Lee County Marriage License Search
Lee County marriage licenses are filed at the Probate Court in Opelika. The county is home to Auburn University. About 175,000 people live here. The main office is in Opelika. The county also has three satellite offices including one in Auburn. This makes filing more convenient for residents across the county.
Lee County Quick Facts
Lee County Probate Court
The main Probate Court is in Opelika. This is the county seat. The office handles marriages, estates, wills, and other probate matters. Staff can answer questions about the filing process. Walk-ins are welcome during business hours.
Lee County has three satellite offices. One is in Auburn. This is helpful for the many students and staff at Auburn University. The satellite offices provide basic services. Call ahead to make sure they handle marriage filings.
| Main Office |
Lee County Probate Court 215 S. 9th Street Opelika, AL 36801 Phone: (334) 737-3670 |
|---|---|
| Auburn Satellite |
Call main office for address Phone: (334) 737-3670 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
Note: Call ahead to confirm services at satellite locations before visiting.
Lee County Marriage License Fees
The recording fee is $73 in Lee County. This is one of the lower fees in Alabama. The fee covers filing and recording your marriage license. Part goes to state funds. Part goes to the Domestic Violence Trust Fund.
Payment is due when you file. Cash is accepted. Ask about checks or cards when you call. The staff can tell you what payment methods they take. Come prepared with the right form of payment.
Need extra copies? Order from the Probate Court. Certified copies cost a few dollars each. The state keeps records from 1936 forward. VitalChek offers state copies for $15 plus their fees.
How to File in Lee County
Start by getting the form. Download it from the Alabama Department of Public Health website. Type all information. Handwritten forms are not accepted. Print the form but do not sign until you have a notary present.
Both parties fill out their sections. Include names, birth dates, Social Security numbers, and addresses. List any past marriages and how they ended. Both must sign. Both signatures need notarization by an Alabama notary public.
To file in Lee County, bring these items:
- Completed marriage license form (typed)
- Both signatures notarized by an Alabama notary
- Valid photo ID for the person filing
- $73 recording fee
The deadline is 30 days from the second signature. The marriage is legal on that date. Miss the deadline and the form becomes void. You would need to start over with a new form.
Only one person needs to go. Bring ID. Staff review your documents and record the license. You leave with a copy.
Can You Search Lee Records Online?
Lee County has limited online records access. Some documents may be available through county systems. For marriage licenses, you may need to contact the Probate Court directly. Call or visit for specific records.
The state has records from August 1936 to present. The Center for Health Statistics in Montgomery manages them. Order copies through VitalChek online. The fee is $15 for search and first copy. Additional copies cost $6.
Marriage records are public in Alabama. Anyone can request a copy. You do not need to be named on the license. Provide names and approximate date to help find the record.
Lee County's Satellite Offices
Lee County has three satellite offices. One is located in Auburn. This is useful for Auburn University students and staff. The university brings thousands of people to the area. Many meet their partners here. Having an office nearby makes filing more convenient.
The main office in Opelika has all services. Satellite offices handle some tasks. Call ahead to confirm what each location offers. If you need full service, the Opelika office is the sure choice. For basic filings, a satellite may work.
Auburn University shapes the county. The school has over 30,000 students. Football games bring even more visitors. The area feels like a college town. The Probate Court serves this unique community. Whether you are a student, professor, or lifelong resident, the process is the same.
Marriage License Laws in Alabama
Alabama does not use marriage licenses. Since 2019, couples file a license instead. Alabama Code Section 30-1-9.1 created this system. The law took effect August 29, 2019.
No ceremony is required. No officiant is needed. No witnesses must be present. The marriage is a contract. Both parties sign, get it notarized, and file. The marriage is legal on the date of the second signature.
You must be 18 to marry without consent. Ages 16 and 17 need parental consent via a notarized affidavit. No one under 16 can marry. See Section 30-1-4 for details.
If you divorced recently, wait 60 days. The period starts from your final divorce decree. File too early and the court rejects your form.
Cities in Lee County
Lee County includes Auburn, Opelika, Phenix City (partially), Smiths Station, and other communities. Opelika is the county seat. Auburn is the largest city with over 87,000 people. The Auburn University campus dominates the city.
Auburn is the only Lee County city with a population over 50,000. Other residents file at the main Opelika office or a satellite location.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Lee County. Each has a Probate Court that records marriage licenses.
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