Marriage Licenses

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. 


Obtaining a Marriage License in Brooks County

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:

  • Valid driver’s license
  • Original or certified copy of birth certificate
  • Valid passport
  • Valid military ID


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


Premarital Education Program:

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:

  • A professional counselor, social worker, or marriage and family therapist who is licensed pursuant to Chapter 10A of Title 43;
  • A psychiatrist who is licensed as a physician pursuant to Chapter 34 of Title 43;
  • A psychologist who is licensed pursuant to Chapter 39 of Title 43; or
  • An active member of the clergy when in the course of his or her service as clergy or his or her designee, including retired clergy, provided that a designee is trained and skilled in premarital education.


Link to Premarital Education Certificate 


Obtaining Certified Copies of Your Marriage License or Marriage 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. 


  • The fee is $10, payable by money order, check, cash, debit or credit card.  All fees are non-refundable. Please note, there will be a service fee assessed to any debit card or credit card transaction. This service fee goes directly to EZ CourtPay; Probate Court’s payment processing vendor. 


Link to Marriage License request form 


Applicants under 18 Years of Age

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.


Wedding Ceremony Information

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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