This collection of marriage records from Baldwin County, Alabama, available on FamilySearch, spans the years 1810-1935, though it’s important to note that some years are missing, specifically 1837-1844 and 1870. This page was created to help users navigate and understand these records.
These records, known as “county marriages,” were recorded by the county rather than the state and are preserved within the county’s archives. As is common in the South, marriage records for Black individuals were not always documented, and when they were, they were often recorded in separate volumes.
Access to these records is free, but you must be registered with FamilySearch. While some records are searchable, not all are indexed. If you do not find results through a search but believe your ancestor was married in Baldwin County, you should use the links below to access digital images of the marriage volumes directly.
The original records are housed at the Baldwin County Courthouse in Bay Minette, Alabama. Be aware that some pages may be missing, torn, faded, or have ink bleed-through.
- 1810-1836 Marriage licenses
- 1845-1869 Marriage records
- 1871-1898 Marriage records
- 1896-1910 Marriage records, white only
- 1910-1930 Marriage records, white only
- 1896-1935 Marriage records, colored only
