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How to obtain vital documents in Alabama

Certain documents in life are essential. Without these documents many other procedures cannot be accomplished such as getting a passport or a license. This document explains in detail how to get these vital documents in case the have been lost or stolen or how to get duplicate certified copies.

Event: Birth or death

Cost of copy: $12.00

Address:
Alabama Vital Records
State Department of Public Health
P.O. Box 5625
Montgomery, AL 36103-5625

Remarks:
State office has records since January 1908. Additional copies ordered at
the same time are $4.00 each.

Personal check or money order should be made
payable to Vital Records. To
verify current fees, the telephone number is (334) 206-5418.  This
will be a recorded message.  Information on how to obtain certified copies is also
available via the Internet at http://ph.state.al.us/chs/VitalRecords/VRecords.html

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Event: Marriage (State)

Cost of copy: $12.00

Address:
Alabama Vital Records
State Department of Public Health
P.O. Box 5625
Montgomery, AL 36103-5625

Remarks: State office
has records since August 1936. Additional copies ordered at the same time are $4.00 each.

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Event: Marriage (county)

Cost of copy: Varies

Address: See remarks

Remarks: Contact Probate Judge in county where license was issued.

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Event: Divorce (State)

Cost of copy: $12.00

Address:
Alabama Vital Records
State Department of Public Health
P.O. Box 5625
Montgomery, AL 36103-5625

Remarks: State office
has records since January 1950. Additional copies ordered at the same time are $4.00 each.

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Event: Divorce (county)

Cost of copy: Varies

Address: See remarks

Remarks: Contact Clerk
of Circuit Court in county where divorce was granted.

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