How to Get a Marriage License in Georgia
Georgia marriage license at a glance
- License fee
- varies by county ($16-$56; lower with premarital course)
- Waiting period
- none
- Minimum age
- 18 without consent
- Blood test
- no
Confirm the fee before you go. The marriage-license fee in this state is set by the county and varies, so the figure above is a representative range — check the exact, current fee on the issuing county clerk's own fee schedule. This page is informational only and is not legal advice.
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In Georgia, couples seeking to marry must apply for a marriage license at the Probate Court in the county where the marriage will take place. There is no waiting period, and the license does not expire once issued. Applicants must present a government-issued photo ID and proof of age. Georgia law permits marriage at age 18 without consent. Individuals aged 17 may marry with parental consent and written notice to the county clerk, subject to additional age-gap restrictions; marriage below age 17 is not permitted. No blood test or witnesses are required for license issuance.
The marriage license fee is set by each county and ranges from $16 to $56, with reduced fees available in counties offering premarital education courses. Couples should confirm the exact current fee, eligibility requirements, and application procedures with their county Probate Court or the court's official website before applying, as fees and rules vary by county and may change. Georgia has no statewide online application system; applicants must apply in person at the local Probate Court.
What a marriage license actually is
A marriage license is the government document that authorizes your marriage; you apply for it before the ceremony, and once it’s signed and returned it becomes your marriage record. The fee, waiting period and ID rules below are what each state and county sets — always confirm the exact current amount with the issuing clerk.
| Requirement | Georgia |
|---|---|
| License fee | varies by county ($16-$56; lower with premarital course) |
| Fee set by | County (varies by county) |
| Waiting period | none |
| License validity | no expiration (license does not expire once issued) |
| ID required | government photo ID; proof of age |
| Residency required | no (if neither party is a GA resident, the marriage must occur in GA) |
| Minimum age | 18 without consent; 17 with parental consent AND a 15-day court-clerk notice/age-gap rules; under 17 not permitted |
| Blood test | no |
| Witnesses | no witnesses required on the license |
| Online option | no statewide online option; apply at the Probate Court |
| Where to apply | Probate Court (county-administered) |
| Governing law | Set by state statute — refer to your state’s official statutes and the issuing County Clerk for the governing rule |
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Compiled from public-record Georgia marriage law and the issuing agency, verified June 2026. Primary source → · How we compile this. Informational only — not legal advice.