Over the years I've been to the courthouse plenty of times. Driver's permit and driver's license(s) because I would lose them, registering to vote and the most pleasant experience here - getting married! Yup, the hubs and I left work a little early on a Wednesday, drove to the courthouse, and got hitched by a Justice of the Peace. I think it was $15.00. We had the option of adding a photograph for maybe $5.00 or $10.00 and I opted out. The Judge who presided over our "ceremony" did a fine job and was very pleasant! It was short, sweet, and legit!
Since then, they've stopped marrying folks at the courthouse, which I think is a shame!
My only dings on this courthouse are a. it is architecturally super unattractive b. parking can be a slight challenge, at least by Huntsville standards, and c. wait times for driver's licenses and other normal transactions can be excessive d. the restrooms are sorely out of date and didn't have room for a bride-to-be to spruce up for her wedding.
Although I live in Limestone County now (the friendliest courthouse and municipal staff on the planet), I'm not current on Madison County courthouse's offerings; however, I do know the city has expanded their municipal footprint with the county structure off Church Street, the beautiful new Federal structure near Lowe (downtown Huntsville) and the SE Huntsville facility. Well done, Huntsville/Madison County! read more