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: ALABAMA APPLICATION FOR A BIRTH, DEATH, MARRIAGE, OR DIVORCE CERTIFICATE (Form ADPH-HS14)

Alabama residents who require a certified copy of a birth, death, marriage or divorce certificate can request one using a form ADPH-HS14. This document can be obtained from the website of the Alabama Department of Public Health.

Alabama Application For A Birth, Death, Marriage, Or Divorce Certificate ADPH-HS14 Step 1: The first section requires information about the applicant, who must either be an immediate family member or have a demonstrable legal right to the certificate in question. Give your signature and the date on the first line of this section.

Alabama Application For A Birth, Death, Marriage, Or Divorce Certificate ADPH-HS14 Step 2: Print your name and address, the city, state, zip code and your daytime phone number. 

Alabama Application For A Birth, Death, Marriage, Or Divorce Certificate ADPH-HS14 Step 3: Enter your relationship to the person whose record you are requesting. If you are not a relative, provide an explanation for your request. If you wish to allow someone else to pick up the certificate, give their name.

Alabama Application For A Birth, Death, Marriage, Or Divorce Certificate ADPH-HS14 Step 4: The next section is to be completed by those requesting a copy of a birth certificate. Enter the number of copies you want and the amount you are paying. The cost of the search is $15, plus $6 for every additional copy.

Alabama Application For A Birth, Death, Marriage, Or Divorce Certificate ADPH-HS14 Step 5: Enter the full name on the birth certificate, the date of birth and sex, the county of birth and the hospital, the maiden name of the mother and the full name of the father.

Alabama Application For A Birth, Death, Marriage, Or Divorce Certificate ADPH-HS14 Step 6: The next section is for those seeking a copy of a death certificate. Enter the number of copies you are requesting and the size of your payment.

Alabama Application For A Birth, Death, Marriage, Or Divorce Certificate ADPH-HS14 Step 7: Enter all identifying information requested about the decedent.

Alabama Application For A Birth, Death, Marriage, Or Divorce Certificate ADPH-HS14 Step 8: The last section is for those seeking a copy of a marriage or divorce certificate. Enter all identifying information about both parties and the dates of their marriage and/or divorce.