§5–2A–01.

    (a)    A minor who is 17 years old may file a petition in the minor’s own name for authorization to marry in the circuit court for the county in which the minor resides.

    (b)    A petition for authorization to marry shall contain the following:

        (1)    the petitioner’s full name, gender, date of birth, and address, including the length of time the petitioner has resided at the address;

        (2)    the intended spouse’s full name, gender, date of birth, and address, including the length of time the intended spouse has resided at the address;

        (3)    a statement explaining how the parties met and how long they have known each other;

        (4)    a copy of any criminal records concerning either party and a copy of any peace order or protective order issued against either party;

        (5)    evidence that the minor is mature and capable of self–sufficiency and self–support independent of the minor’s parents, guardian, legal custodian, or intended spouse; and

        (6)    the name and last known address of each living parent, guardian, or legal custodian of the petitioner.