Marriage License

Requirements for Marriage License

Both Applicants Must Have:

A photo identification issued by a government agency either a drivers license, government identification or a passport.

You must show a hard copy of the divorce decree from the must recent divorce and/or a copy of a death certificate if applicable.

At least 1 applicant must have a valid Georgia Driver's License to get married anywhere in the state of Georgia. If neither applicant has a valid Georgia Driver's License; you must get married in Fayette County.

You will need to know the place of birth and name at birth of your mother and father.

You must complete your application in advance online through our Court Manager website. Once you have completed your application you may come in to our office: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. to receive your license. If you need additional information please call 770-716-4220.

Facts about HIV

The cost of the license is $76.00 unless the couple has completed a six hour qualifying premarital education program and then the cost for the couple is $36.00. To qualify, the premarital education must be performed by: a professional counselor, social worker, or marriage and family therapist; a psychiatrist or psychologist; or an active member of the clergy.

WE ACCEPT MONEY ORDERS, CREDIT* OR DEBIT* CARDS.
(*fee applies)
NO CASH OR PERSONAL CHECKS

Certification of Premarital Education

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Marriage Officiant

Pursuant to Georgia law any minister, judge, city recorder, magistrate or other person authorized to serve as an officiant for marriage may complete the license and solemnize the marriage. It is up to the parties to locate and obtain the services of an officiant who will complete the license, deem the parties married and return the completed license to the Probate Court. There is a distinction between the solemnization of a marriage and wedding ceremony.

There is no required use of any particular officiant for either solemnization or a wedding ceremony. Also there is no designated source for these services in any department within the county even though some county officials may perform this service if they are available during business hours.

The following judges may be willing to perform a wedding ceremony after regular business hours. If you are interested in such a ceremony you may contact:

Judge Ginny Duhon: 404-310-1337
Judge James Dalton: 678-467-6881
Judge Jason Thompson: 770-716-4270
Judge Alisha Thompson: 404-309-0556

Request for Certified Copy of Marriage Certificate

Marriage Certificate Request.

WE ACCEPT MONEY ORDERS, CREDIT* OR DEBIT* CARDS.
(*fee applies)
NO CASH OR PERSONAL CHECKS