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Georgia marriage license: fee, waiting period and how to apply

What Georgia's official pages say about getting married there: the fee, the waiting period, how long the license lasts, witnesses, officiants, ID and where to apply. Each rule links its source.

By Wedding RemedyPublished November 12, 2026

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Georgia marriage license at a glance

Fee: $68.50, which includes one mailed certified copy of the marriage certificate. Waiting period: No waiting period after the license is issued before the ceremony can take place, per the Franklin County Probate Court. How long it is valid: The license does not have an expiration date.

Georgia counties set their own fee. The fee shown is from Fulton County, the largest county; ask your county clerk for its fee.

Georgia marriage license rules

The rules below restate official pages, linked with the date they were read. Last checked November 12, 2026. Rules and fees change, and this is not legal advice: confirm with the clerk where you apply before you rely on a rule.

Fee: $68.50, which includes one mailed certified copy of the marriage certificate. (Source: fultonprobatega.org, checked October 30, 2026)
Premarital education discount: $28.50 with a certificate of completion from a qualified premarital education program, including one mailed certified copy. (Source: fultonprobatega.org, checked October 30, 2026)
Waiting period: No waiting period after the license is issued before the ceremony can take place, per the Franklin County Probate Court. (Source: franklincountyga.gov, checked November 12, 2026)
How long the license is valid: The license does not have an expiration date. (Source: fultonprobatega.org, checked October 30, 2026)
Where the license can be used: A Georgia resident may apply in any Georgia county. If neither applicant is a Georgia resident, the license must come from the county where the ceremony will be held. (Source: fultonprobatega.org, checked October 30, 2026)
Witnesses: Check with your county clerk. Official page
Who may officiate: Check with your county clerk. Official page
Officiants ordained online: Not stated here. Ask the county clerk before you rely on an online ordination. Official page
Age: Must be at least 17. A 17-year-old must show emancipation for at least 15 days and a premarital counseling certificate, even if the other applicant is over 18. (Source: fultonprobatega.org, checked October 30, 2026)
ID and documents to bring: Proof of age: valid state driver's license or state ID, original or certified birth certificate, valid passport, or valid military ID. Bring divorce decree or death certificate if previously married. (Source: fultonprobatega.org, checked October 30, 2026)
Where to apply: In person at the Fulton County Probate Court Marriage Licenses Division, 136 Pryor Street SW, Atlanta; both parties must be present. Entry is by appointment and place in line. (Source: fultonprobatega.org, checked October 30, 2026)
Online application: An application can be filled out online, but it must be printed and brought in hand. The license is issued in person. (Source: fultonprobatega.org, checked October 30, 2026)
Certified copy of the marriage certificate: Mail a request form, a self-addressed stamped envelope and a money order to the Fulton County Probate Court Records Division. The fee is $10 per copy. (Source: fultonprobatega.org, checked October 30, 2026)

Common questions

How much is a marriage license in Georgia?

$68.50, which includes one mailed certified copy of the marriage certificate. $28.50 with a certificate of completion from a qualified premarital education program, including one mailed certified copy. Georgia counties set their own fee. The fee shown is from Fulton County, the largest county; ask your county clerk for its fee.

Is there a waiting period to get married in Georgia?

No waiting period after the license is issued before the ceremony can take place, per the Franklin County Probate Court.

How long is a Georgia marriage license valid?

The license does not have an expiration date.

How do you get a certified copy of a Georgia marriage certificate?

Mail a request form, a self-addressed stamped envelope and a money order to the Fulton County Probate Court Records Division. The fee is $10 per copy.

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