Conecuh County Marriage Records

Conecuh County marriage records are filed and stored at the Probate Court in Evergreen. This rural county sits in south-central Alabama. The Conecuh County Probate Court handles all marriage certificate filings. Staff can help you file a new form or get copies of old records. Conecuh County has about 11,600 residents and keeps marriage records going back to its founding.

Conecuh County Probate Court

The Conecuh County Probate Court records all marriages in the county. The Probate Judge runs this office. Staff help people file new marriage certificates. They also give out copies of existing records. The office is in the courthouse in Evergreen.

Conecuh County is a small, rural county. The Probate Court serves the whole county from one office. Services are in person or by phone. Online options are limited. The office is open on weekdays. Call ahead if you plan to visit. Staff can tell you what to bring.

The Probate Court in Conecuh County is friendly and helpful. They know many residents by name. They can walk you through the marriage filing process step by step. They can explain what forms you need and how to fill them out.

How to File a Marriage Certificate

Filing a marriage certificate in Conecuh County is easy. Alabama changed its marriage system in 2019. The state passed Act 2019-340. This law ended marriage licenses in Alabama. Now you use a marriage certificate form instead. No wedding ceremony is needed. No officiant is required. Two people sign a form and file it. That is how you get married in Conecuh County.

First, get the marriage certificate form. Go to dph1.adph.state.al.us/marriage/ to download it. There are two versions of the form. One is for adults age 18 and over. One is for minors age 16 to 17 who need parental consent. Pick the right form. Fill it out with both names and birth dates.

Next, both people must sign the form. You can sign on the same day or different days. The marriage date is when the last person signs. You must sign in front of an Alabama notary. Only Alabama notaries work for this. Out-of-state notaries are not accepted. The Conecuh County Probate Court has notaries who can help. They can witness your signatures on site.

Then bring the signed form to the Probate Court in Evergreen. You have 30 days from the last signature to file. Pay the $80 recording fee. The clerk will record your form and give you a receipt. You are now legally married in Conecuh County.

Under Code of Alabama Section 30-1-9.1, you must meet these rules:

• Both parties must be at least 18 years old
• Persons aged 16 or 17 need parental consent
• Both parties must have mental capacity
• Neither party can be married already
• The parties cannot be related by blood

Conecuh County Marriage Fees

Conecuh County charges fees for recording marriage certificates. They also charge for copies. The fees are set by state law and county rules. Call ahead to confirm current rates since fees can change over time.

Here are the main fees at the Conecuh County Probate Court:

• Marriage certificate recording: $80.00
• Certified copy: $3.00 per page
• Additional certified copies: $3.00 per page

If you need a certified copy from the state, the Alabama Department of Public Health charges $15 for a search plus one copy. Extra copies cost $6 each. You can order online through VitalChek for about $30 total. The state has records from August 1936 to today. For older Conecuh County records, use the local Probate Court.

How to Get Marriage Record Copies

You can get copies of Conecuh County marriage records in a few ways. The method you choose depends on how fast you need the copy. It also depends on whether you need a certified or plain copy. Both the county and state can give you marriage record copies.

For county copies, visit the Probate Court in Evergreen. Bring ID and the names of both spouses. Staff will search the records and make copies for you. In-person requests are often same-day. You can also call the office to ask about mail requests. They can tell you what they need from you.

For state copies, contact the Alabama Department of Public Health. Mail requests go to P.O. Box 5625, Montgomery, AL 36103-5625. Include $15 for the search and copy. You can order online at vitalchek.com. That adds a service fee. The state has records from 1936 to today. Mail takes 10 to 15 business days.

Under Code of Alabama Section 22-9A-21, marriage records are public. Anyone can ask for a copy. You do not need to be related to the people on the record. You do not need to give a reason for your request.

Historical Marriage Records

Conecuh County has marriage records going back to 1818. That is when the county was formed. Conecuh is one of Alabama's oldest counties. Old records are stored at the Probate Court. What you find depends on when the marriage took place.

Early records show basic facts. They list the bride and groom names. They show bondsmen who vouched for the couple. They name the person who led the ceremony. They give the marriage date. These old records are often handwritten in script. Some can be hard to read.

Starting around 1910, records got more detailed. They began to list parent names. Physical descriptions appeared. Age and occupation were added. Number of prior marriages was noted. These details are useful for family history research in Conecuh County.

The Alabama Department of Archives and History has some Conecuh County records on microfilm. FamilySearch and Ancestry have indexes online. These can help you find a record before you request a copy. The Conecuh County Probate Court is your main source for local records.

A Rural Alabama County

Conecuh County is one of Alabama's smaller and more rural counties. The population is under 12,000. Evergreen is the largest town with about 3,000 people. The county has a lot of open land and forests. The Conecuh National Forest covers much of the county.

Despite its small size, Conecuh County has full county services. The Probate Court handles marriage records just like larger counties. The process is the same statewide. Whether you live in Birmingham or Evergreen, you file the same forms. You follow the same steps.

Some people prefer small county offices. There are shorter lines. Staff have more time to help. You can often get same-day service. The Conecuh County Probate Court offers that small-town feel with all the services you need.

State Records Alternative

You can also get marriage records from the Alabama Department of Public Health. The state has records from August 1936 to today. This is an option if you cannot visit the Conecuh County Probate Court. It also helps if you are not sure which county a marriage was filed in.

State copies cost $15 for a search plus one certified copy. Extra copies are $6 each. You can request by mail or online through VitalChek. The state address is P.O. Box 5625, Montgomery, AL 36103-5625. Call (334) 206-5418 with questions. Mail takes 10 to 15 business days. VitalChek orders ship faster but cost about $30 total.

For marriages before August 1936, the state does not have records. You must use the Conecuh County Probate Court for those older filings. They have the original documents going back to 1818.

Cities in Conecuh County

Conecuh County has several small towns. All of them file marriage certificates at the Conecuh County Probate Court in Evergreen. There are no major cities in Conecuh County that have their own pages on this site.

Towns in Conecuh County include Evergreen, Castleberry, Repton, and Belleville. Evergreen is the county seat and largest town. All marriage filings go through the Evergreen office no matter where you live in the county.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Conecuh County. If you live near a county line, check your address to see which county you are in. You can file your marriage certificate in any Alabama county. Many people prefer to use their home county.