INSTRUCTIONS: FLORIDA MARRIAGE LICENSE INFORMATION BY MAIL

People who wish to get married in the state of Florida may apply for a license to do so by mail. Every county has its own form and procedures established, which are all roughly the same. The document discussed here is from Brevard County and can be obtained from that area's circuit court website. Note that this is not an actual application for a marriage license, but simply a way to provide information that will be transferred to a license application. This form can be applied by mail or email.

Florida Marriage License Information By Mail Step 1: The groom should enter their full name, including any suffix.

Florida Marriage License Information By Mail Step 2: Circle the race which best describes you. If you do not fall under "White," "Indian," "Native American," "Oriental/Asian," "Pacific Islander" or "White," circle "Other."

Florida Marriage License Information By Mail Step 3: Enter the city, county and state where you currently reside.

Florida Marriage License Information By Mail Step 4: Enter the state and date of your birth.

Florida Marriage License Information By Mail Step 5: Enter the number of this marriage. If you have been married before, indicate whether your last marriage ended in death of your spouse, divorce or annulment by circling the appropriate response, as well as providing the date the marriage ended.

Florida Marriage License Information By Mail Step 6: Enter your Social Security number. If you are not an American resident, write your passport number in this space.

Florida Marriage License Information By Mail Step 7: The bride should provide all of the same information, as well as her maiden name.

Florida Marriage License Information By Mail Step 8: Include your mailing address where the completed application can be sent, as well as the mailing address where you expect to reside after marriage. Provide a phone and work number for one party, an e-mail address, and the date you expect the wedding to be held.

Florida Marriage License Information By Mail Step 9: Mail or email the application. Once it is processed, you will receive an application with all this information. This must be signed in front of a notary and then submitted to the office of the Circuit Court. After this is processed, your license will be issued.

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. 

INSTRUCTIONS: RAMSEY COUNTY APPLICATION FOR MARRIAGE LICENSE

Every Minnesota county has its own form to be completed by couples who wish to be married and need to obtain a license. This article discusses the process for completing a Ramsey County Application for Marriage License. This document can be obtained from the official website maintained by Ramsey County. While you may fill out this document in advance, it must be signed in person by both the bride and groom at the Saint Paul offices of the Ramsey County Department of Public Health. If only one party can attend, they should also complete a notarized Supplemental Marriage License Application.

Ramsey County Application For Marriage License Step 1: The groom should enter his full name and current address.

Ramsey County Application For Marriage License Step 2: Provide the groom's Social Security number.

Ramsey County Application For Marriage License Step 3: If the groom has been previously married, they should enter their full name during their previous marriage.

Ramsey County Application For Marriage License Step 4: If you have been previously married, check the box next to "Death," "Divorce" or "Annulment" to explain how your last marriage ended. Provide the date and location when the marriage ended. If your marriage was ended through divorce or annulment, name the court where this was formalized.

Ramsey County Application For Marriage License Step 5: In the space below the groom's information, the bride should provide the exact same information as applicable to herself.

Ramsey County Application For Marriage License Step 6: Couples who are under the age of 18 must provide the full name and address of their parents or guardians to confirm that their consent has been obtained.

Ramsey County Application For Marriage License Step 7: Check "yes" or "no" to the question regarding whether the bride and groom are related by blood or adoption. If yes, explain how.

Ramsey County Application For Marriage License Step 8: If both parties have had children together prior to marriage, list their names and ages.

Ramsey County Application For Marriage License Step 9: List the names both parties will take after marriage and the mailing address they will have.

Ramsey County Application For Marriage License Step 10: Sign and date the document when directed to by a registrar. Provide the date on which the ceremony will take place.