BPL Notarizes Its First Marriage Applications under New State Law

Bryan Orzco Zarco and Rosa Espinoza, first couple to get marriage
application notarized at BPL

Due to the new Alabama marriage application law that went into effect Thursday, August 29, 2019, the Birmingham Public Library is expecting a spike in demand for its notary services.

The new law no longer requires a couple to apply for a marriage license at their local probate court. Instead, they have to complete the Alabama Marriage Certificate form, have it notarized, and turn it in to the probate court within 30 days of completion. Once the certificate is recorded, you are considered married.

The new marriage certificate requires two notary stamps so the cost to notarize the form at BPL is $10.

Cheryl Burgess assists Bryan Orzco Zarco and Rosa Espinoza, first
couple to get a marriage application notarized at BPL

Cheryl Burgess of the Central Library notarized BPL’s first marriage application August 29, shortly after 12:00 p.m. The newly married couple is Bryan Orzco Zarco and Rosa Espinoza. Two other couples later came in to get their marriage applications notarized Thursday, and another came on Friday, August 30.

How to apply for a marriage application.