Georgia Marriage License Guide (2026)
A Georgia marriage license costs approximately $56.00, though the exact fee varies by county. Licenses are issued by the County Probate Court under O.C.G.A. 19-3-30 - not the Clerk of Superior Court. There is no statewide pre-download form, so apply in person.
The one thing to knowMarriage licenses are issued by the County Probate Court, not the Clerk of Superior Court.
The process
- Find your County Probate Court
Marriage licenses are issued by the Probate Court in your county under O.C.G.A. 19-3-30.
- Apply in person
There is no statewide pre-download form; apply in person at the Probate Court.
- Pay the license fee
Expect approximately $56.00, though the amount varies by county.
Marriage license fees by county — all 159 Georgia counties
| County | Fee |
|---|---|
| Appling County | call to confirm |
| Atkinson County | call to confirm |
| Bacon County | call to confirm |
| Baker County | call to confirm |
| Baldwin County | call to confirm |
| Banks County | call to confirm |
| Barrow County | call to confirm |
| Bartow County | call to confirm |
| Ben Hill County | call to confirm |
| Berrien County | call to confirm |
| Bibb County | call to confirm |
| Bleckley County | call to confirm |
| Brantley County | call to confirm |
| Brooks County | call to confirm |
| Bryan County | call to confirm |
| Bulloch County | call to confirm |
| Burke County | call to confirm |
| Butts County | call to confirm |
| Calhoun County | call to confirm |
| Camden County | call to confirm |
| Candler County | call to confirm |
| Carroll County | call to confirm |
| Catoosa County | call to confirm |
| Charlton County | call to confirm |
| Chatham County | call to confirm |
| Chattahoochee County | call to confirm |
| Chattooga County | call to confirm |
| Cherokee County | call to confirm |
| Clarke County | call to confirm |
| Clay County | call to confirm |
| Clayton County | call to confirm |
| Clinch County | call to confirm |
| Cobb County | call to confirm |
| Coffee County | call to confirm |
| Colquitt County | call to confirm |
| Columbia County | call to confirm |
| Cook County | call to confirm |
| Coweta County | call to confirm |
| Crawford County | call to confirm |
| Crisp County | call to confirm |
| Dade County | call to confirm |
| Dawson County | call to confirm |
| Decatur County | call to confirm |
| DeKalb County | call to confirm |
| Dodge County | call to confirm |
| Dooly County | call to confirm |
| Dougherty County | call to confirm |
| Douglas County | call to confirm |
| Early County | call to confirm |
| Echols County | call to confirm |
| Effingham County | call to confirm |
| Elbert County | call to confirm |
| Emanuel County | call to confirm |
| Evans County | call to confirm |
| Fannin County | call to confirm |
| Fayette County | call to confirm |
| Floyd County | call to confirm |
| Forsyth County | call to confirm |
| Franklin County | call to confirm |
| Fulton County | call to confirm |
| Gilmer County | call to confirm |
| Glascock County | call to confirm |
| Glynn County | call to confirm |
| Gordon County | call to confirm |
| Grady County | call to confirm |
| Greene County | call to confirm |
| Gwinnett County | call to confirm |
| Habersham County | call to confirm |
| Hall County | call to confirm |
| Hancock County | call to confirm |
| Haralson County | call to confirm |
| Harris County | call to confirm |
| Hart County | call to confirm |
| Heard County | call to confirm |
| Henry County | call to confirm |
| Houston County | call to confirm |
| Irwin County | call to confirm |
| Jackson County | call to confirm |
| Jasper County | call to confirm |
| Jeff Davis County | call to confirm |
| Jefferson County | call to confirm |
| Jenkins County | call to confirm |
| Johnson County | call to confirm |
| Jones County | call to confirm |
| Lamar County | call to confirm |
| Lanier County | call to confirm |
| Laurens County | call to confirm |
| Lee County | call to confirm |
| Liberty County | call to confirm |
| Lincoln County | call to confirm |
| Long County | call to confirm |
| Lowndes County | call to confirm |
| Lumpkin County | call to confirm |
| Macon County | call to confirm |
| Madison County | call to confirm |
| Marion County | call to confirm |
| McDuffie County | call to confirm |
| McIntosh County | call to confirm |
| Meriwether County | call to confirm |
| Miller County | call to confirm |
| Mitchell County | call to confirm |
| Monroe County | call to confirm |
| Montgomery County | call to confirm |
| Morgan County | call to confirm |
| Murray County | call to confirm |
| Muscogee County | call to confirm |
| Newton County | call to confirm |
| Oconee County | call to confirm |
| Oglethorpe County | call to confirm |
| Paulding County | call to confirm |
| Peach County | call to confirm |
| Pickens County | call to confirm |
| Pierce County | call to confirm |
| Pike County | call to confirm |
| Polk County | call to confirm |
| Pulaski County | call to confirm |
| Putnam County | call to confirm |
| Quitman County | call to confirm |
| Rabun County | call to confirm |
| Randolph County | call to confirm |
| Richmond County | call to confirm |
| Rockdale County | call to confirm |
| Schley County | call to confirm |
| Screven County | call to confirm |
| Seminole County | call to confirm |
| Spalding County | call to confirm |
| Stephens County | call to confirm |
| Stewart County | call to confirm |
| Sumter County | call to confirm |
| Talbot County | call to confirm |
| Taliaferro County | call to confirm |
| Tattnall County | call to confirm |
| Taylor County | call to confirm |
| Telfair County | call to confirm |
| Terrell County | call to confirm |
| Thomas County | call to confirm |
| Tift County | call to confirm |
| Toombs County | call to confirm |
| Towns County | call to confirm |
| Treutlen County | call to confirm |
| Troup County | call to confirm |
| Turner County | call to confirm |
| Twiggs County | call to confirm |
| Union County | call to confirm |
| Upson County | call to confirm |
| Walker County | call to confirm |
| Walton County | call to confirm |
| Ware County | call to confirm |
| Warren County | call to confirm |
| Washington County | call to confirm |
| Wayne County | call to confirm |
| Webster County | call to confirm |
| Wheeler County | call to confirm |
| White County | call to confirm |
| Whitfield County | call to confirm |
| Wilcox County | call to confirm |
| Wilkes County | call to confirm |
| Wilkinson County | call to confirm |
| Worth County | call to confirm |
Georgia-specific details
In Georgia, marriage licenses come from the County Probate Court under O.C.G.A. 19-3-30. The Clerk of Superior Court, whose fees are set by O.C.G.A. 15-6-77, does not issue marriage licenses.
What to bring
- Both applicants, present in person (no statewide online application)
- Payment for the license fee (approximately $56.00, varies by county)
- Confirmation from your County Probate Court of any required identification or documents
Frequently asked questions
Who issues a marriage license in Georgia?
The County Probate Court, under O.C.G.A. 19-3-30 - not the Clerk of Superior Court.
How much does it cost?
Approximately $56.00, though the fee varies by county.
Is there a form I can download in advance?
No. There is no statewide pre-download form; you apply in person at the Probate Court.
Does the Clerk of Superior Court issue marriage licenses?
No. Its fees are set by O.C.G.A. 15-6-77, but marriage licenses are handled by the Probate Court.
Why does the fee vary?
The approximately $56.00 figure is typical statewide, but the exact amount is set at the county level.