State vital records · ADPH-CHS

Alabama Vital Records Requirements

Fees, processing times, required documents, and who can request birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates in Alabama — in one place.

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Alabama · 66 offices

At a glance

Birth Certificate

$15 · 7-10 days

Death Certificate

$15 · 7-10 days

Marriage Certificate

$15 · 7-10 days

Alabama Department of Public Health - Center for Health Statistics (ADPH-CHS)

Address: Alabama Department of Public Health Center for Health Statistics The RSA Tower 201 Monroe Street, Suite 1150 Montgomery, AL 36104
Mailing: Alabama Department of Public Health, Center for Health Statistics, P.O. Box 5625, Montgomery, Alabama 36103-5625
Phone: (334) 206-5418
Website: Official site ↗
Hours: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday

Alabama Birth Certificate

Fee: $15
Additional copy: $6
Rush fee: $15
Processing time: 7-10 days
Rush processing: N/A
Public after: 125 years

Who can request

Children
Legal Representative
Parents
Person on Record
Siblings
Spouse

Required information

Date of Birth
Father's Name
Full Name at Birth
Hospital of Birth
Mailing Address
Mother's Maiden Name
Place of Birth
Sex
Your Name
Your Relationship to the Person of Record
Your Signature

Accepted ID

Boating License
Certificate of Citizenship
College ID
Ex-Felon ID
Inmate ID
Out-of-State Driver's License
Passport
Pilot's License
State Driver's License
State Non-Driver ID
State Voter Identification Card
Tribal ID
US Certificate of Naturalization
US Citizenship ID
US Employment Authorization Card
US Military ID
Weapon Permit

Secondary ID

Autism Spectrum Card
Copy of Police Report for Stolen ID
Expired Government Issued ID
Fishing License
Health Insurance Card
Hunting License
Immunization Card
Military Discharge
Property Tax Bill
Recent DMV Receipt for Fines Paid
Social Security Correspondence
US Selective Service Card
Utility Bill
Vehicle Registration
Voter Registration Card
Work ID

Application form (HS14) ↗

Alabama Death Certificate

Fee: $15
Additional copy: $6
Rush fee: “Additional fees are required for expedited service.” ”If you have questions or would like information on expediting a certified copy of a death certificate, please call (334) 206-5418.”
Processing time: 7-10 days
Rush processing: N/A
Public after: 25 years

Who can request

Children
Grandchildren
Informant listed on death certificate
Legal Representative
Parents
Siblings
Spouse

Required information

Age at Death
Date of Birth
Date of Death
Full Name of Person of Record
Mailing Address
Parents Names
Phone Number
Place of Death
Race
Sex
Spouse Name
Your Name
Your Relationship to the Person of Record
Your Signature

Accepted ID

Boating License
Certificate of Citizenship
Ex-Felon ID
Inmate ID
Out-of-State Driver's License
Passport
Pilot's License
State Driver's License
State Non-Driver ID
State Voter Identification Card
Tribal ID
US Certificate of Naturalization
US Citizenship ID
US Employment Authorization Card
US Military ID
Weapon Permit
Work ID

Secondary ID

Autism Spectrum Card
Copy of Police Report for Stolen ID
Expired Government Issued ID
Fishing License
Health Insurance Card
Hunting License
Immunization Card
Military Discharge
Property Tax Bill
Recent DMV Receipt for Fines Paid
Social Security Correspondence
US Selective Service Card
Utility Bill
Vehicle Registration
Voter Registration Card
Work ID

Application form (HS14) ↗

Alabama Marriage Certificate

Fee: $15
Additional copy: $6
Rush fee: “Additional fees are required for expedited service.” ”If you have questions or would like information on expediting a certified copy of a death certificate, please call (334) 206-5418.”
Processing time: 7-10 days
Rush processing: N/A
Public after: Not Restricted

Who can request

Not Restricted

Required information

Bride Name
County Where License Was Issued
Date of Marriage
Groom Name
Mailing Address
Phone Number
Your Name
Your Relationship to the Person of Record
Your Signature

Accepted ID

Boating License
Certificate of Citizenship
College ID
Ex-Felon ID
Inmate ID
Out-of-State Driver's License
Passport
Pilot's License
State Driver's License
State Non-Driver ID
State Voter Identification Card
Tribal ID
US Certificate of Naturalization
US Citizenship ID
US Employment Authorization Card
US Military ID
Weapon Permit
Work ID

Secondary ID

Autism Spectrum Card
Copy of Police Report for Stolen ID
Expired Government Issued ID
Fishing License
Health Insurance Card
Hunting License
Immunization Card
Military Discharge
Property Tax Bill
Recent DMV Receipt for Fines Paid
Social Security Correspondence
US Selective Service Card
Utility Bill
Vehicle Registration
Voter Registration Card
Work ID

Application form (HS14) ↗

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Apostille & authentication

Office: Center for Health Statistics
Phone: (334) 206-5418
Mailing: Alabama Department of Public Health, Center for Health Statistics, P.O. Box 5625, Montgomery, Alabama 36103-5625.
Walk-in: The RSA Tower 201 Monroe Street Montgomery, AL 36104
Link: State apostille page ↗
Details: 1. https://www.sos.alabama.gov/sites/default/files/form-files/AUTHENTICATION%20SUBMITTAL%20FORM.pdf 2. Certified vital record certificate 3. $5.00 per document 4. Self-addressed envelope only if expedited delivery is needed

Public records: Alabama Public Records Act (APRA). Information is provided as guidance and may change — verify with the state office before applying.