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ID Requirement: Two valid forms of id such as drivers license, birth certificate, U. S. passport, Armed Forces ID card, or Resident Alien ID card must be presented. Applicants will also be asked to fill out a brief form.
Residency Requirement: You do not have to be a resident of Georgia. However, if you are not a resident, you must apply in the county where the marriage is to be performed.
Pre-marital Education:*Under House Bill 378, a “qualifying premarital education program” shall include at least six 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 program must have been completed within twelve months prior to the application and the couple must have undergone the premarital education together. To qualify, the premarital education must have been performed by: (1) a professional counselor, social worker, or marriage and family therapist; (2) a psychiatrist; (3) a psychologist; or (4) an active member of the clergy when in the course of his or her service as clergy, or the designee of such active member of the clergy, provided the designee is skilled and trained in premarital education.
In order to qualify for the reduced fee, the couple must provide the Court a signed and dated certificate of completion of a qualifying premarital education program. The Court has an acceptable Certificate which you may take to the premarital education provider.
Application Requirement: Both the bride and groom must appear in person at the time of applying.
Previous Marriage: If you divorced within the last six months, you will need to show a copy of your divorce decree.
Waiting Period: No waiting period.
Fees: Approrimately $30.00 to $70.00. Some counties will only accept cash.
Other Tests: As of July 1, 2003, blood tests are no longer required in Georgia.
Under 18: If you are 16 or 17 years old, you may apply if accompanied by both parents who have given written consent. If the bride is pregnant, no parental consent is required if you submit a statement from a licensed physician certifying that the bride is pregnant. If underage applicants already have a child, they should present a certified copy of the birth certificate for the child at the time of application. If parental consent is not required, the court will notify parents or guardians that you have been issued a marriage license. There is an additional fee of $1.00 per letter.
Proxy Marriages: No.
Cousin Marriages: Yes.
Common Law Marriages: Yes.
Same Sex Marriages: Yes.
Officiant: Any minister who is authorized by his or her church may perform marriages. Ministers must complete a certificate of marriage and return it to the ordinary within 30 days after the marriage.
Valid: License has no specified time frame.
The license can only be used for ceremonies within the State of Georgia.
Please Note:
*DISCLAIMER: Because State and County marriage laws and marriage license requirements often change, the above information should be regarded as guidance and not sound legal advice. It is important that you verify all information with your local marriage license office or county probate clerk, and it is best to do so before making any wedding or travel plans.
The county courthouse will mail you a certified copy based on what you ordered when you obtained the license. Should you lose your copy or desire extras, visit the Georgia Department of Human Resource’s Vital Records website to obtain more copies, or contact the issuing county probate office.
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Atlanta, GA
ph: 678-898-8386
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