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1. Does the City require a permit for a beach wedding?

That depends. Orange Beach weddings held at any public beach access points (such as Alabama Point, Cotton Bayou Beach Access, etc), you will need to contact the Gulf State Park for a permit; call 251-948-7275 between the hours of 8 am and 4 pm, Monday through Friday. For more information about planning your Beach Wedding, visit the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism website.

2. Where can I get a marriage license?

Alabama residents wishing to get married on the beach may either obtain a marriage license in their home county or at the Baldwin County Courthouse in Bay Minette, Alabama. Please call Baldwin County Courthouse at 251-937-0260 or visit the Baldwin County website for additional information about obtaining an Alabama marriage license.

3. Can I get/renew a driver’s license or car tag in Orange Beach?

No, you will need to go to a Baldwin County Courthouse for drivers licenses, car tags and boat tags. Please call Baldwin County Courthouse, (the closest one is in Foley), 251-943-5061 or visit the Baldwin County website.

Renewals and tags/title can be handled in four Probate locations: Foley, Robertsdale, Fairhope and Bay Minette. A new drivers license requires a visit to one of the courthouses with a State Testing Officer present, as that is a state office offered in some of the courthouses as a courtesy from the state. They are Foley, Fairhope, and only the first Wednesday of the month, Bay Minette.

4. Where do I get a fishing license?

You can obtain a State of Alabama fishing license at Wal-Mart in Orange Beach, 251-974-1810, other local tackle stores, online at the Outdoor Alabama website or over the phone at 888-848-6887.

5. Where can I register to vote?

You can obtain a voter registration form from Orange Beach City Hall, however, the form will need to be mailed into the Baldwin County Registrars. To register to vote or make a change/correction to your voter record, Board of Registrars - 251-937-0305, 251-990-4614 and 251-972-6877.

6. Do I need a permit for an Event that I would like to host in Orange Beach?

Yes, if your event will have an impact on traffic, will be held on public property, involves the sale of goods and services, involves the sale of alcohol or involves the sale of food. Visit our Special Events Department for permitting and to learn more.

7. How do I get a Beach Express Freedom Pass?

Please call the Beach Express office at 251-968-3415 or visit the Beach Express website.

8. When is trash pick up? My trash hasn't been picked up, who do I call?

You can refer to our Trash and Recycling calendar to find out when your trash will be picked up.

If your trash has not been picked up at the appropriate time, you can call the Finance Office's main number at 251-981-6096.