INSTRUCTIONS: REQUEST FOR PRE-ADOPTION OR OTHER BIRTH CERTIFICATE FROM AN ALABAMA SEALED FILE (Form ADPH-HS 95)

Those born in Alabama who are 19 or older may request a copy of their birth certificate mailed in a file sealed by the state if it was removed due to adoption, legitimation or paternity determinations. This is done by filing a form ADPH-HS 95. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Alabama Department of Public Health.

Request For Pre-Adoption Or Birth Certificate From An Alabama Sealed File ADPH-HS 95 Step 1: The first page contains information about the process of filing this form and what kind of copies you will receive.

Request For Pre-Adoption Or Birth Certificate From An Alabama Sealed File ADPH-HS 95 Step 2: On the first blank line, enter your first, middle and last name as it appears on the birth certificate.

Request For Pre-Adoption Or Birth Certificate From An Alabama Sealed File ADPH-HS 95 Step 3: On the second blank line, enter your date of birth.

Request For Pre-Adoption Or Birth Certificate From An Alabama Sealed File ADPH-HS 95 Step 4: On the third blank line, enter your sex.

Request For Pre-Adoption Or Birth Certificate From An Alabama Sealed File ADPH-HS 95 Step 5: On the fourth blank line, enter the county of birth.

Request For Pre-Adoption Or Birth Certificate From An Alabama Sealed File ADPH-HS 95 Step 6: On the fifth blank line, enter the hospital of birth.

Request For Pre-Adoption Or Birth Certificate From An Alabama Sealed File ADPH-HS 95 Step 7: On the sixth blank line, enter the full maiden name of the mother as it currently appears on the certificate.

Request For Pre-Adoption Or Birth Certificate From An Alabama Sealed File ADPH-HS 95 Step 8: On the seventh blank line, enter the full name of the father as it currently appears on the certificate.

Request For Pre-Adoption Or Birth Certificate From An Alabama Sealed File ADPH-HS 95 Step 9: Enter your signature and date on the next two blank lines.

Request For Pre-Adoption Or Birth Certificate From An Alabama Sealed File ADPH-HS 95 Step 10: Print your name and give your daytime phone number on the next two lines.

Request For Pre-Adoption Or Birth Certificate From An Alabama Sealed File ADPH-HS 95 Step 11: Give your address, city, state and zip code on the last four blank lines.

INSTRUCTIONS: STATE OF ALABAMA MARRIAGE APPLICATION, GROOM

In some counties in Alabama, a bride and groom who wish to marry must submit separate marriage license applications rather than filing a joint application for marriage. The application discussed here is for a groom and can be obtained from several different purposes. This form in particular can be obtained from the website of the Madison County Probate Judge's Office.

State of Alabama Marriage Application, Groom Step 1: Enter your first, middle and last name on the separate lines where indicated.

State of Alabama Marriage Application, Groom Step 2: Under the section marked "Current Residence," enter your full address, including telephone number, street address, city name, county, state and zip code. There is a question asking whether you live within city limits. Circle "yes" or "no."

State of Alabama Marriage Application, Groom Step 3: Under "Birth Information," write the month, date and year of your birth. Circle the form of identification you have to verify your age. The options listed are "Military ID," "Driver's License," "P+V," or "birth certificate."

State of Alabama Marriage Application, Groom Step 4: Under "Personal Information," circle "Black," "White," "Asian," "Hispanic" or "American Indian," whichever best describes your race. Enter your Social Security number where indicated.

State of Alabama Marriage Application, Groom Step 5: Under "Education level," enter a number from 1 to 16 describing the last grade you completed. Numbers 1 through 12 refer to elementary, middle and high school, while 13 to 16 refer to the four years it takes to obtain a bachelor's degree.

State of Alabama Marriage Application, Groom Step 6: Enter the full name of your mother and father where indicated.

State of Alabama Marriage Application, Groom Step 7: Enter the number that this marriage will be. If you have been previously married, indicate whether your last marriage ended in divorce, annulment, death or dissolution by circling the appropriate option.

State of Alabama Marriage Application, Groom Step 8: If you are under 18 years of age, list the name and city and state of your guardian. This person must give consent for the wedding to take place.

State of Alabama Marriage Application, Groom Step 9: Submit this application along with the bride's application at your local probate court.