Shelby County, AL

Shelby County Marriage License: Fee and How to Apply

A marriage license in Shelby County costs $86. There is no waiting period.

Shelby County marriage license costs and rules
Marriage license	$86
Certified copy of the certificate	$3
Courthouse ceremony	Free
Waiting period	No waiting period (Alabama law)
License valid for	30 days
Payment	Cash, check or card (3.5% card fee)

Not in our data: with premarital course certificate, non-resident license, appointment needed, office hours.

Where to apply

Shelby County Probate Office, Shelby County Courthouse, Room A101, Columbiana, AL

Official Shelby County marriage license page (shelbyal.com)

Courthouse wedding

Gazebo next to the Courthouse offered free, first come first served, for couples wanting a ceremony (bring your own officiant)

Alabama rules that apply here

State fee range$84.50
Minimum age16 with consent; 18 without
Apply online (statewide)No, apply in person

The form asks for each spouse's Social Security Number; leave it blank if you were never assigned one. Both signatures must be notarized by an Alabama notary. See the full Alabama marriage license requirements for age, ID, officiant and witness rules.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a marriage license in Shelby County?

A marriage license in Shelby County costs $86. There is no waiting period.

Where do you get a marriage license in Shelby County?

Shelby County Probate Office, Shelby County Courthouse, Room A101, Columbiana, AL.

Can you get married at the courthouse in Shelby County?

Yes, and it is free. Gazebo next to the Courthouse offered free, first come first served, for couples wanting a ceremony (bring your own officiant)

Sources

Last verified November 4, 2026. County fees change; confirm with the office before you go. Spot an error? Report it.

Other Alabama counties

County	License fee
Jefferson County	$84.50
Madison County	$89
Mobile County	$73
Baldwin County	$73
Tuscaloosa County	$75
Montgomery County	$78.50