1 Screven Street, Suite 4
Quitman, Georgia 31643
229-263-5567
How to apply for Your Marriage License
You may start the application process online at Marriage Application (georgiaprobaterecords.com). Once the application has been submitted, YOU MUST visit our office to complete the process.
TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS or to APPLY IN PERSON – come to the Probate Office between the hours of 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM or 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM Monday through Friday (not including holidays).
PLEASE NOTE: Customers need to arrive by 4:00 PM to allow sufficient time to conclude all business with the Court by 4:30 PM.
Any Georgia resident may apply for a license in any county in Georgia. However, if neither applicant is a resident of Georgia, you may only obtain your license in the county where the ceremony is performed. Both parties must be present in order to obtain a marriage license. Pre-marital blood test results are no longer required in the State of Georgia.
Identification: You must have proof of age by presenting one of the following:
Note: If either party has been previously married, you must present a copy of the final divorce decree, death certificate, etc.
Marriage License Fee:
$76.00 without Certification of Premarital Counseling $36.00 with Certification of Premarital Counseling
Under Georgia Law, couples who present to the court at the time of making application a certificate of completion of a qualifying premarital education program shall not be assessed a marriage license fee (other charges may apply). The premarital education shall include at least six hours of instruction involving marital issues, which may include but not be limited to conflict management, communication skills, financial responsibilities, child and parenting responsibilities, and extended family roles. The premarital education shall be completed within 12 months prior to the application for a marriage license and the couple shall undergo the premarital education together.
The premarital education shall be performed by:
Link to Premarital Education Certificate
You may call the office or mail a written request. Your correspondence should include the names of both parties and the month and year of marriage.
Link to Marriage License request form
As of July 1, 2019: You must be at least 17 years of age to obtain a marriage license in Georgia. If you are 17 years of age when applying for a marriage license, you must show that you have been emancipated for not less than 15 days, and present a certificate of completion of separate specialized premarital counseling for each applicant, even if one applicant is over 18.
Effective January 1, 2023, the Probate Judge of Brooks County will be available to perform civil wedding ceremonies. Please contact the Probate Court for dates of availability and/or to schedule your ceremony.
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