Marriage records in Chilton County, Alabama, can be accessed through several channels. ChiltonCourt.us can help you find publicly available marriage record information for the county. You can also request records directly from the issuing authority — the Chilton County Probate Judge's office or the Alabama Department of Public Health — visit in person at the courthouse in Clanton, or submit a request by mail. Both the county-level and state-level offices maintain marriage records for events that occurred in Alabama.
Chilton County Marriage Records Search
In Alabama, marriage licenses and marriage certificates are recorded at the county level by the Probate Judge's office. Since Alabama's 2019 marriage law reform (Act 2019-340), couples submit a signed marriage certificate form to the Probate Judge rather than going through a traditional ceremony-based license process. The Chilton County Courthouse houses the Probate Judge's office, which files and maintains these records.
The Chilton County Probate Judge's records include:
- Marriage certificates filed under the current Alabama marriage form process (August 2019–present)
- Marriage licenses issued under the prior system (historical records)
- Supporting documentation submitted with marriage certificate applications
The Alabama Department of Public Health, Center for Health Statistics, also maintains statewide marriage records and can issue certified copies for marriages that occurred anywhere in Alabama.
Chilton County Probate Judge's Office
Certified Marriage Record Copies and Fees in Chilton County
Certified copies of marriage records can be obtained from either the Chilton County Probate Judge's office or the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH). Fees differ depending on which office you contact.
Alabama Department of Public Health — Marriage Certificate Fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Search fee (includes one certified copy or Certificate of Failure to Find) | $15.00 |
| Each additional copy (same order, same record) | $6.00 |
| Expedited processing (optional rush handling via VitalChek) | Additional fees apply |
The ADPH search fee covers a search of statewide records and includes one certified copy if the record is located. If no record is found, a "Certificate of Failure to Find" is issued. For the Chilton County Probate Judge's office, contact the office directly to confirm current local copy fees, as county fees may vary slightly from the state office.
Processing times at ADPH are typically several weeks for mail-in requests. In-person requests at the county Probate Judge's office are usually processed the same day or within a few business days.
Order Marriage Certificates Online or In Person in Chilton County
There are three main ways to order a certified copy of a Chilton County marriage certificate:
Online
The Alabama Department of Public Health partners with VitalChek for online orders of certified marriage certificates. You can place an order through the ADPH Vital Records page, which links to the VitalChek portal. Credit and debit cards are accepted. Additional service and shipping fees apply beyond the base search fee.
In Person
Visit the Chilton County Probate Judge's office at the courthouse:
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID. Walk-in requests are generally accepted during regular business hours (typically Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM — call ahead to confirm). You can also request copies in person at the ADPH county health department office; the Chilton County Health Department provides vital records services including certified marriage certificates.
By Mail
To request a certified marriage certificate by mail through ADPH:
- Download and complete the marriage certificate application from the ADPH Vital Records website.
- Include a check or money order for $15.00 (payable to "State Board of Health") for the search fee and first copy. Add $6.00 for each additional copy of the same record.
- Enclose a photocopy of your valid government-issued photo ID.
- Mail to:
For mail requests sent directly to the Chilton County Probate Judge's office, include a completed request with the names of both spouses, approximate date of marriage, your relationship to the record, a copy of your ID, the appropriate fee, and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Contact the office by phone to confirm their current mail-in procedures and accepted payment methods.
Allow several weeks for processing of mail requests through ADPH. County-level mail requests may be processed more quickly but timelines vary.