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How to Obtain Marriage License
DeKalb County
Location:
DeKalb County Courthouse, Judicial Tower, Room B190 (basement floor)
Hours of Operation (excluding holidays): Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Note: Applications for marriage licenses are accepted until 4:30 PM.
General Information:
Georgia residents may apply for a marriage license in any county in Georgia. If neither applicant is a resident of Georgia, the marriage license must be obtained in the county where the ceremony is going to be performed. The marriage license is valid only for ceremonies performed in Georgia. Premarital blood tests are no longer required in Georgia.
Requirements for Marriage License:
Both applicants must be present in order to obtain a marriage license. You must provide proof of age. Documents that are accepted include, but are not limited to, a valid driver’s license, original or certified copy of birth certificate, valid passport, or valid armed forces identification card. See O.C.G.A. § 19-3-36 for more information. You must be at least 16 years of age to obtain a marriage license. If you are 16 or 17 years of age, parental consent is required. See O.C.G.A. § 19-3-37 for more information. If either applicant has been divorced, you must present a copy of the final divorce decree(s). If either applicant presents a legal document in a language other than English, the applicant must attach a translation of the document by a certified translator.
Fees for Marriage License:
Without Certificate of Premarital Education o The fee is $56.00. With Certificate of Premarital Education, the fee is $16.00. A signed and dated certificate of completion from a qualifying premarital education program with at least six hours of instruction must be provided. Certificate of Completion of Qualifying Premarital Education form is available on the DeKalb County Probate Court website. See O.C.G.A. § 19-3-30.1 for more information about premarital education.
Forms of Payment:
Cash, certified check, or money order is required. Certified checks and money orders should be made payable to DeKalb County Probate Court.The court does not accept personal checks, credit cards, or debit cards. All fees are nonrefundable.
Certified Copies:
The fee for a certified copy of a marriage certificate is $10.00. The fee for a certified copy of a marriage license application is $10.00. You can request certified copies either in person or by mail to the following address: Probate Court of DeKalb County 556 North McDonough Street B190 Judicial Tower Decatur, Georgia 30030. When requesting by mail, send the following: o Completed Request for Certified Marriage Documents form; Form is available on the DeKalb County Probate Court website. o Certified check or money order made payable to DeKalb County Probate Court; Self-addressed stamped envelope.
Other Information:
The marriage license does not have an expiration date. If you have other questions, please call 404-371-3035
or 404-371-4900
Location:
DeKalb County Courthouse, Judicial Tower, Room B190 (basement floor)
Hours of Operation (excluding holidays): Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Note: Applications for marriage licenses are accepted until 4:30 PM.
General Information:
Georgia residents may apply for a marriage license in any county in Georgia. If neither applicant is a resident of Georgia, the marriage license must be obtained in the county where the ceremony is going to be performed. The marriage license is valid only for ceremonies performed in Georgia. Premarital blood tests are no longer required in Georgia.
Requirements for Marriage License:
Both applicants must be present in order to obtain a marriage license. You must provide proof of age. Documents that are accepted include, but are not limited to, a valid driver’s license, original or certified copy of birth certificate, valid passport, or valid armed forces identification card. See O.C.G.A. § 19-3-36 for more information. You must be at least 16 years of age to obtain a marriage license. If you are 16 or 17 years of age, parental consent is required. See O.C.G.A. § 19-3-37 for more information. If either applicant has been divorced, you must present a copy of the final divorce decree(s). If either applicant presents a legal document in a language other than English, the applicant must attach a translation of the document by a certified translator.
Fees for Marriage License:
Without Certificate of Premarital Education o The fee is $56.00. With Certificate of Premarital Education, the fee is $16.00. A signed and dated certificate of completion from a qualifying premarital education program with at least six hours of instruction must be provided. Certificate of Completion of Qualifying Premarital Education form is available on the DeKalb County Probate Court website. See O.C.G.A. § 19-3-30.1 for more information about premarital education.
Forms of Payment:
Cash, certified check, or money order is required. Certified checks and money orders should be made payable to DeKalb County Probate Court.The court does not accept personal checks, credit cards, or debit cards. All fees are nonrefundable.
Certified Copies:
The fee for a certified copy of a marriage certificate is $10.00. The fee for a certified copy of a marriage license application is $10.00. You can request certified copies either in person or by mail to the following address: Probate Court of DeKalb County 556 North McDonough Street B190 Judicial Tower Decatur, Georgia 30030. When requesting by mail, send the following: o Completed Request for Certified Marriage Documents form; Form is available on the DeKalb County Probate Court website. o Certified check or money order made payable to DeKalb County Probate Court; Self-addressed stamped envelope.
Other Information:
The marriage license does not have an expiration date. If you have other questions, please call 404-371-3035
or 404-371-4900
Fulton County
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Both applicants must appear in person.
(a) If one or both persons to be married are residents of Georgia you may apply for a marriage license in any county in Georgia.
(b) If neither applicant are residents of Georgia you must then apply for the marriage license in the county where the ceremony is to be held.
When:
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Proof of age:
Including but not limited to a Driver's License, Passport or Birth Certificate. (Documents not in English must be accompanied by certified English translation). See OCGA §19-3-36.
General Information
If applicable, customers need to know their date of divorce and/or date of death of previous spouse.
If a divorce was granted, for either party, within 30 days of applying for a marriage license, then the party must provide a copy of the divorce decree.
Cost:
There are two sets of fees for marriage license applications.The fee is either $56.00 (without certificate*) or $16.00 (with certificate*). The application fee is waived when the couple seeking the license has completed a qualifying premarital education program. A certificate of completion of a qualifying premarital education program in accordance with Code Section 19-3-30.1 must be presented for the $40.00 application fee to be waived. Other fees and costs still apply. See below.
Without Certificate of Premarital Counseling
$1.00 Childrens Trust Fund Fee Section 15-9-60.1
Vital Records Recording Fee Code Section31-10-21(f)
$40.00 Application Fee
With Certificate of Premarital Counseling
$1.00 Childrens Trust Fund Fee Section 15-9-60.1
Vital Records Recording Fee Code Section31-10-21(f)
Application Fee Waived
Certified Copies
Certified Copies of the Marriage Certificate and Application are $10.00 each in addition to the above fees. If you would like the copies to be mailed to you, you must provide a self-addressed, stamped envelope.
Where:
136 Pryor Street, Suite C-230, Atlanta, Georgia 30303 (404) 613-4583 or (404) 612-4640
7741 Roswell Road, Suite 225, Atlanta, Georgia 30350 (404) 613-7638
5600 Stonewall Tell Road, Suite 218, College Park, Georgia 30349 (404) 612-3048
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Both applicants must appear in person.
(a) If one or both persons to be married are residents of Georgia you may apply for a marriage license in any county in Georgia.
(b) If neither applicant are residents of Georgia you must then apply for the marriage license in the county where the ceremony is to be held.
When:
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Proof of age:
Including but not limited to a Driver's License, Passport or Birth Certificate. (Documents not in English must be accompanied by certified English translation). See OCGA §19-3-36.
General Information
If applicable, customers need to know their date of divorce and/or date of death of previous spouse.
If a divorce was granted, for either party, within 30 days of applying for a marriage license, then the party must provide a copy of the divorce decree.
Cost:
There are two sets of fees for marriage license applications.The fee is either $56.00 (without certificate*) or $16.00 (with certificate*). The application fee is waived when the couple seeking the license has completed a qualifying premarital education program. A certificate of completion of a qualifying premarital education program in accordance with Code Section 19-3-30.1 must be presented for the $40.00 application fee to be waived. Other fees and costs still apply. See below.
Without Certificate of Premarital Counseling
$1.00 Childrens Trust Fund Fee Section 15-9-60.1
Vital Records Recording Fee Code Section31-10-21(f)
$40.00 Application Fee
With Certificate of Premarital Counseling
$1.00 Childrens Trust Fund Fee Section 15-9-60.1
Vital Records Recording Fee Code Section31-10-21(f)
Application Fee Waived
Certified Copies
Certified Copies of the Marriage Certificate and Application are $10.00 each in addition to the above fees. If you would like the copies to be mailed to you, you must provide a self-addressed, stamped envelope.
Where:
136 Pryor Street, Suite C-230, Atlanta, Georgia 30303 (404) 613-4583 or (404) 612-4640
7741 Roswell Road, Suite 225, Atlanta, Georgia 30350 (404) 613-7638
5600 Stonewall Tell Road, Suite 218, College Park, Georgia 30349 (404) 612-3048
Cobb County
Probate Court licensing hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (please arrive no later than 4 p.m.)
Applicants under 18 Years of Age As of July 1, 2019: You must be at least 17 years of age to obtain a marriage license in Georgia. If you are 17 years of age when applying for a marriage license, you must show that you have been emancipated for not less than 15 days, and present a certificate of completion of separate specialized premarital counseling for each applicant, even if one applicant is over 18.
Any Georgia resident may apply for a license in any county in Georgia. However, if neither applicant is a resident of Georgia, you may only obtain your license in the county where the ceremony is performed. The license does not have an expiration date.
Both parties must be present in order to obtain a marriage license. Pre-marital blood test results are no longer required in the State of Georgia.
Identification: You must have proof of age by presenting one of the following:
There will be a $2.50 service fee assessed to any credit/debit card transaction. This service fee goes directly to LexisNexis Vital Chek Network, Inc.; Probate Court’s payment processing vendor.
All fees are non-refundable. If you have any further questions, please call (770) 528-1931.
If either party has been divorced within the past 90 days, please be prepared to present a copy of the final divorce decree.
After the license has been recorded and placed in the permanent files, you may obtain a certified copy.
Probate Court licensing hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (please arrive no later than 4 p.m.)
Applicants under 18 Years of Age As of July 1, 2019: You must be at least 17 years of age to obtain a marriage license in Georgia. If you are 17 years of age when applying for a marriage license, you must show that you have been emancipated for not less than 15 days, and present a certificate of completion of separate specialized premarital counseling for each applicant, even if one applicant is over 18.
Any Georgia resident may apply for a license in any county in Georgia. However, if neither applicant is a resident of Georgia, you may only obtain your license in the county where the ceremony is performed. The license does not have an expiration date.
Both parties must be present in order to obtain a marriage license. Pre-marital blood test results are no longer required in the State of Georgia.
Identification: You must have proof of age by presenting one of the following:
- Valid driver’s license
- Original or certified copy of birth certificate
- Valid passport
- Valid military ID
There will be a $2.50 service fee assessed to any credit/debit card transaction. This service fee goes directly to LexisNexis Vital Chek Network, Inc.; Probate Court’s payment processing vendor.
All fees are non-refundable. If you have any further questions, please call (770) 528-1931.
If either party has been divorced within the past 90 days, please be prepared to present a copy of the final divorce decree.
After the license has been recorded and placed in the permanent files, you may obtain a certified copy.
Henry County
Marriage License Applications are accepted Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Due to the lengthy application process, couples applying for marriage licenses must be signed in before 4:00 PM. You may electronically submit a marriage license application online. However, within 2 weeks of submitting the application online, both applicants must appear together in person at the Probate Court to finalize and sign the application.
Certified Copies One set of certified copies will be mailed to the address provided by the applicants, unless additional certified copies have been purchased at the time of application. All additional certified copies of the Marriage License, Marriage License Application or Marriage Certificate are $10.00 each.
Marriage Certificate Request Form
Online Orders
Marriage License Applications are accepted Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Due to the lengthy application process, couples applying for marriage licenses must be signed in before 4:00 PM. You may electronically submit a marriage license application online. However, within 2 weeks of submitting the application online, both applicants must appear together in person at the Probate Court to finalize and sign the application.
Certified Copies One set of certified copies will be mailed to the address provided by the applicants, unless additional certified copies have been purchased at the time of application. All additional certified copies of the Marriage License, Marriage License Application or Marriage Certificate are $10.00 each.
Marriage Certificate Request Form
Online Orders
- Marriage License without premarital counseling or education and properly executed State Certification Form: $76.00
- Marriage License with premarital counseling or education: $36.00
- Certified Copy of Marriage Certificate, Marriage License or Marriage License Application: $10.00
- Petition to Amend Marriage Record: $85.50
Douglas County
Marriage Licenses are issued in the probate office Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. (Pre-marriage blood test no longer required by law).
A list of officiates available to perform a marriage ceremony is posted on the information board located in the Probate's office. Please read the following law pertaining to current judges:
Georgia Code Ann. 19-3-49. Acceptance by judges of tips, considerations, or gratuities.
In addition to any compensation otherwise provided by law, any judge who performs a marriage ceremony at any time, except normal office hours, may receive and retain as personal income any tip, consideration, or gratuity voluntarily given to such judge for performing such marriage ceremony.
The following items are required to apply for a Marriage License:
Beginning July 1st, 2005, all persons planning on applying for a Marriage License may successfully complete a Qualified Premarital Education Program. This program must include at least 6 hours of instruction involving marital issues, which may include, but not be limited to, conflict management, communication skills, financial responsibilities, child and parenting responsibilities, and extended family roles. The premarital education must be completed within 12 months prior to the application for a marriage license and the couple must undergo the premarital education together. The premarital education shall be performed by:
Marriage Licenses are issued in the probate office Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. (Pre-marriage blood test no longer required by law).
A list of officiates available to perform a marriage ceremony is posted on the information board located in the Probate's office. Please read the following law pertaining to current judges:
Georgia Code Ann. 19-3-49. Acceptance by judges of tips, considerations, or gratuities.
In addition to any compensation otherwise provided by law, any judge who performs a marriage ceremony at any time, except normal office hours, may receive and retain as personal income any tip, consideration, or gratuity voluntarily given to such judge for performing such marriage ceremony.
The following items are required to apply for a Marriage License:
- Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
- Identification must be provided in the form of driver's license, certified birth certificate, valid passport or some other form of valid photo ID.
- If there has been a previous marriage within the past year, you must provide a certified copy of the final divorce decree.
- Both Applicants are required to appear in person to complete the application and receive the license
- Fee is $16.00 cash, money order, or certified funds, credit or debit cards with proof of certified premarital education or
- $56.00 cash, money order, or certified funds without proof of certified premarital education - effective July 1, 2005
Beginning July 1st, 2005, all persons planning on applying for a Marriage License may successfully complete a Qualified Premarital Education Program. This program must include at least 6 hours of instruction involving marital issues, which may include, but not be limited to, conflict management, communication skills, financial responsibilities, child and parenting responsibilities, and extended family roles. The premarital education must be completed within 12 months prior to the application for a marriage license and the couple must undergo the premarital education together. The premarital education shall be performed by:
- a professional counselor, social worker, or marriage and family therapist who is licensed pursuant to Chapter 10A of Title 43;
- a psychiatrist who is licensed as a physician pursuant to Chapter 34 of Title 43;
- a psychologist who is licensed pursuant to Chapter 39 of Title 43; or
- an active member of the clergy when in the course of his or her service as clergy or his or her designee, including retired clergy, provided that a designee is trained and skilled in premarital education.