What do you need to get a marriage license in ga?

Answer 1

Marriage licenses are obtained from the county where you live. Using the free website link below, you can search the requirements for your specific county. The information will either be available online or it will have contact information. See the Free Public Records Directory link provided below.

Answer 2

In Georgia, marriage licenses are applied for from the County Probate Court. It can be obtained either in the County where you live or the County where the ceremony will be performed. You can use the free website "Georgia Vital Statistics Directory" to link to your specific County for either a direct link or contact information under "Marriage Licenses." Generally, you will need to provide proof of age and proof of prior marriage dissolution. In Georgia, you can obtain a marriage license at a reduced rate after taking premarital education classes.

Answer 3

Any Georgia resident may apply for a license in any county in Georgia. However, if neither the bride nor groom are residents 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 and bring the following to the Probate Court:

Identification: You must have proof of age by presenting one of the following:

Driver's license

Birth certificate

Passport

Military ID

or another legal document

Effective July 1, 2003, Pre-marital blood test results are no longer required in the State of Georgia.

The marriage license fee is $56.00 cash (Effective 5/14/2010) or $16.00 cash only if you provide to the court a Certificate of Completion for a Qualified Premarital Education Program with at least six hours of instruction involving marital issues. The premarital education must be completed within 12 months prior to the application for a marriage license and the couple must undergo the education together.

If either bride or groom has been divorced within the past 90 days, please be prepared to present a copy of the final divorce decree.