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.