ALABAMA VITAL RECORDS
The Alabama Division of Vital Records (Alabama Vital Records) issues certified copies of Alabama birth certificates, Alabama death certificates, Alabama marriage records and Alabama divorce records for events that occurred within the State of Alabama. You may order copies of Alabama vital records through VitalChek on an expedited basis.
Apostilles/Certifications:
Apostilles or certifications which include authentication from the Alabama Secretary of State cannot be ordered through this site. Please call Alabama Vital Records
at (334) 206-5418 to order.
NOTICE: Although VitalChek attempts to include accurate and up-to-date information on this site, state and agency information is subject to change without notice. VitalChek makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the information herein and assumes no liability with respect to such information.
ALABAMA BIRTH CERTIFICATES
Alabama Vital Records issues certified copies of Alabama birth certificates, which are typically acceptable for passport, social security, employment, personal identification and other legal purposes.
Who Can Order?
Access to Alabama birth certificates is restricted for 125 years from the date of birth. Copies of Alabama birth certificates more than 125 years old can be obtained by anyone who can provide sufficient search information. Copies of Alabama birth certificates less than 125 years old may be obtained by the person named on the certificate if 14 years of age or older, parent or legal guardian, spouse, child, sibling or legal representative.
ALABAMA DEATH CERTIFICATES
Alabama Vital Records issues certified copies of Alabama death certificates that can typically be used to obtain death benefits, to claim insurance proceeds and for other legal purposes.
Who Can Order?
Alabama death certificates are confidential records with restricted access for 25 years from the date of death. Copies of Alabama death certificates more than 25 years old may be obtained by anyone who can provide sufficient search information. Copies of Alabama death certificates less than 25 years old may be obtained by the decedent's mother or father, spouse, child, grandchildren, sibling, legal representative of family or estate, or informant listed on death certificates as providing information.
ALABAMA DIVORCE RECORDS
Alabama Vital Records issues certified copies of Alabama divorce records that can typically be used for proof of divorce and other legal purposes.
Who Can Order?
Copies of Alabama divorce records may be obtained by anyone who can provide sufficient search information.
ALABAMA MARRIAGE RECORDS
Alabama Vital Records issues certified copies of Alabama marriage records that can typically be used for proof of marriage and other legal purposes.
Who Can Order?
Copies of Alabama marriage records may be obtained by anyone who can provide sufficient search information.
Visit
ALABAMA VITAL RECORDS site
Order Online It's the easiest and most efficient method for ordering official birth certificates and other vital records because there is less room for error when you enter the information yourself. Our simple forms have built-in editing features to help ensure the accuracy of your order.
Order By Facsimile You can submit your facsimile request 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please fax your completed application to 334.262.9563.
Birth Certificate Fax Application
Death Certificate Fax Application
Divorce Certificate Fax Application
Marriage Certificate Fax ApplicationPlease see
Record Types Explained for vital record descriptions and fees.