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Understanding the Alabama Certificate of Divorce System

Alabama divorce certificates are issued by the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Center for Health Statistics.

The office maintains records of divorces that occurred in Alabama from 1950 to present. For divorces granted before 1950, records must be obtained from the circuit court in the county where the divorce was granted.

Divorce Decree vs. Certificate of Divorce in Alabama: What You Need

An Alabama divorce decree is the full court document that contains the full legal terms of the divorce, like property division, child custody, and spousal support.

These documents are maintained by the circuit court in the county where the divorce was granted and are generally available only to the parties involved in the divorce or their attorneys.

An AL certificate of divorce is issued by the ADPH to prove that the divorce occurred. It provides basic identifying information about the separation, including the names of both spouses, the date of divorce, and the county where it was granted.

Divorce certificates are sufficient for most administrative purposes, such as applying for a passport, updating Social Security records, or providing proof of marital status or separation in many types of paperwork processes.

Who Can Request a Divorce Certificate in Alabama?

Alabama divorce certificates are unrestricted. Anyone may request a copy if they can provide enough information to locate the record and submit the required fee. No proof of relationship, identification as a spouse, or legal authorization is required.

It’s best to provide as many details as possible when making your vital record request. If the record cannot be located, you’ll be issued a Certificate of Failure to Find.

How to Order Your Alabama Divorce Records Online

Applications can be submitted online, by mail, or in person at a county health department. You must provide:

Names of both spouses
Date of divorce
County where the divorce was granted

The search and processing fee for an AL divorce certificate is $15 and $6 for any additional copies ordered in the same application. You can pay an additional $15 fee for expedited service.

Payment by mail must be made by check or money order payable to the Center for Health Statistics. Cash is not accepted.

Processing Through the Alabama Department of Public Health

Standard mail requests for certified copies are typically processed in 7 to 10 days. Expedited processing for an extra fee can speed up processing, but delivery times are not guaranteed.

Mail applications with payment to:

Alabama Department of Public Health Center for Health Statistics P.O. Box 5625 Montgomery, AL 36103-5625

Serving All Alabama Circuit Courts (Jefferson, Mobile, Montgomery & More)

Certified copies may also be requested in person at any Alabama county health department. Most offices can issue divorce certificates while you wait, as long as the office can locate the record and you provide the required information and fee.

The Center for Health Statistics does not accept in-person requests for regular certified copies.

For questions about court-filed divorce decrees, contact the circuit court in the county where the divorce was granted.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama Divorce Records

Are divorce certificates public records in Alabama?

Yes. Alabama law allows anyone to request a divorce certificate, provided they supply enough information to locate the record. No ID or proof of relationship to the parties involved in the separation is required.
How long does it take to get a divorce certificate in Alabama?

Mail requests are typically processed in 7 to 10 days, but expedited service is also available for an additional fee. If you visit a county health office in person, they may be able to process your order while you wait. Call ahead for requirements and current wait times.
Do I need the official Alabama certificate of divorce form to apply?

No. The certificate form is only required to record a new divorce. To request a certified copy of an existing divorce, simply submit a request to ADPH with the names, date, and county and pay the processing fee.
Can I get an Alabama divorce certificate for a case before 1950?

Divorces before 1950 are not held by ADPH. Copies must be obtained from the circuit court in the county where the divorce was granted.

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