Quick Tips for Marriage License Applicants in Fulton County
Age: Must be at least 18 years of age.
Who: Both Applicants must appear in person.
Where to Apply: (a) If one or both persons to be married are residents of Georgia you may apply for a marriage license in any county in Georgia.
(b) If neither applicant is a resident of Georgia you must then apply for the marriage license in the county where the ceremony is to be held.
When: Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Proof of Age by Providing: Including but not limited to a Driver’s License, Passport or Birth Certificate. (Documents not in English must be accompanied by certified English translation). See OCGA §19-3-36.
General Information: If applicable, customers need to know their date of divorce and/or date of death of the previous spouse.
If a divorce was granted, for either party, within 30 days of applying for a marriage license, then the party must provide a copy of the divorce decree.
Cost: (Cash or Money Order only) There are two sets of fees for marriage license applications. The fee is either $56.00 (without certificate*) or $16.00 (with certificate*). The application fee is waived when the couple seeking the license has completed a qualifying premarital education program. A *certificate of completion of a qualifying premarital education program in accordance with Code Section 19-3-30.1 must be presented for the $40.00 application fee to be waived. Other fees and costs still apply. See below.
| Fee Type | Without Certificate of Premarital Counseling | With Certificate of Premarital Counseling |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | $40.00 | $0.00 |
| Vital Records Recording Fee Code Section 31-10-21(f) |
$1.00 | $1.00 |
| Childrens Trust Fund Fee Code Section 15-9-60.1 |
$15.00 | $15.00 |
| Total Fee (Cash or Money Order) | *$56.00 | *$16.00 |
*Certified Copies
Certified Copies of the Marriage Certificate and Application are $10.00 each in addition to the above fees. If you would like the copies to be mailed to you, you must provide a self-addressed, stamped envelope.
Where:
Fulton County Probate Court, 136 Pryor Street, Suite C-230, Atlanta, Georgia 30303 (404) 613-4583 or (404) 612-4640
North Service Center, 7741 Roswell Road, Suite 225, Atlanta, Georgia 30350 (404) 613-7638
South Service Center, 5600 Stonewall Tell Road, Suite 218, College Park, Georgia 30349 (404) 612-3048
