State vital records · ADPH-CHS
Alabama Vital Records
Get a birth, death, or marriage certificate in Alabama — official fees, processing times, ID requirements, and every local vital records office by county and city.
Alabama · 66 offices
- 66
- Offices listed
- 66
- Counties covered
- $15.00
- Birth cert. fee
- 7–10 days
- Avg. processing
At a glance
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
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
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
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All counties (66)
- Baldwin County1
- Barbour County1
- Bibb County1
- Blount County1
- Bullock County1
- Butler County1
- Calhoun County1
- Chambers County1
- Cherokee County1
- Chilton County1
- Choctaw County1
- Clarke County1
- Clay County1
- Cleburne County1
- Coffee County1
- Colbert County1
- Conecuh County1
- Coosa County1
- Covington County1
- Crenshaw County1
- Cullman County1
- Dale County1
- Dallas County1
- DeKalb County1
- Elmore County1
- Escambia County1
- Etowah County1
- Fayette County1
- Franklin County1
- Geneva County1
- Greene County1
- Hale County1
- Henry County1
- Houston County1
- Jackson County1
- Jefferson County1
- Lamar County1
- Lauderdale County1
- Lawrence County1
- Lee County1
- Limestone County1
- Lowndes County1
- Macon County1
- Madison County1
- Marengo County1
- Marion County1
- Marshall County1
- Mobile County1
- Monroe County1
- Montgomery County1
- Morgan County1
- Perry County1
- Pickens County1
- Pike County1
- Randolph County1
- Russell County1
- Shelby County1
- St. Clair County1
- Sumter County1
- Talladega County1
- Tallapoosa County1
- Tuscaloosa County1
- Walker County1
- Washington County1
- Wilcox County1
- Winston County1
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
- 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
Alabama vital records FAQs
How much does a Alabama birth certificate cost?
The fee is $15.
How long does a Alabama birth certificate take?
7-10 days
How much does a Alabama death certificate cost?
The fee is $15.
How long does a Alabama death certificate take?
7-10 days
How much does a Alabama marriage certificate cost?
The fee is $15.
How long does a Alabama marriage certificate take?
7-10 days
Where do I get a birth certificate in Alabama?
Alabama birth and death records are requested at the county level or from the state vital records office. Browse the 66 offices listed on this page by county or city, or order online through our partner to skip the in-person visit.
Can I order a Alabama birth certificate online?
Yes. You can prepare and submit your application online through our partner, Vital Records Online, and skip the in-person visit.
Public records: Alabama Public Records Act (APRA). Information is provided as guidance and may change — verify with the state office before applying.