Georgia Marriage License Guide (2026)

Fees and rules for all 159 Georgia counties · Updated 2026

Georgia marriage licenses are issued by the County Probate Court under O.C.G.A. 19-3-30 - not the Clerk of Superior Court. The fee varies by county; confirm it with your county's Probate Court. A couple who presents a certificate for at least six hours of qualifying premarital education, completed within the 12 months before applying, is not charged the license fee, though other charges may still apply. There is no statewide pre-download form, so apply in person.

The process

1. Find your County Probate Court

   Marriage licenses are issued by the Probate Court in your county under O.C.G.A. 19-3-30.

2. Apply in person

   There is no statewide pre-download form; apply in person at the Probate Court.

3. Pay the license fee

   The fee varies by county — contact your county's Probate Court to confirm the current amount. A couple who presents a certificate for at least six hours of qualifying premarital education, completed within the 12 months before applying, is not charged the license fee, though other charges may still apply.

Marriage license fees by county — all 159 Georgia counties

Georgia-specific details

What to bring

• Both applicants, present in person (no statewide online application)
• Payment for the license fee (it varies by county — call your Probate Court), or a premarital education certificate, which waives it
• Confirmation from your County Probate Court of any required identification or documents

Frequently asked questions