Marriage License Fees

Georgia · 2026

Georgia Marriage License: Cost and Requirements

A marriage license in Georgia costs $56–$66, depending on the county. A premarital course cuts $40 off.

Georgia marriage license fees by county

Fees for the 8 counties we have verified, largest first. Each row links to a county page with where to apply and the official clerk link.

CountyLicenseCertified copyCourthouse ceremonyWait
Fulton County$68.50$10FreeNo waiting period
Gwinnett County$56$10FreeNo waiting period
Cobb County$56$10FreeNo waiting period
DeKalb County$66$10——
Chatham County$76$18Not offered—
Clayton County$66$10——
Forsyth County$56—Not offered—
Hall County$56———

— means the figure is not in our data. Check the county's official page.

Georgia marriage license rules

License fee

$56–$66

The fee is set by each county. Cobb and Gwinnett charge $56; DeKalb charges $66 plus $2 shipping.

Source: gwinnettcourts.com

Premarital course discount

$40 off, $16 with course

Couples who complete at least 6 hours of qualifying premarital education skip the license fee itself, though other charges may still apply. Gwinnett then charges $16 and DeKalb $26.

Source: gaprobate.gov

Minimum age and parental consent

17

Both partners must be 18. A 17-year-old can marry only after a juvenile court grants emancipation, 15 days have passed, and the age-gap rule is met.

Source: gaprobate.gov

What to bring

You must prove your age with a document such as a driver's license, a birth certificate, a passport or a military ID. Divorced applicants must also bring proof of the divorce.

Source: dekalbprobatega.com

Blood test

Not required

No blood test is required. The state recommends, but does not require, a sickle cell test.

Source: gaprobate.gov

Do both of you have to appear?

Yes

Both partners must be present to get the license. Gwinnett also says the couple must appear together.

Source: dekalbprobatega.com

Applying online

Varies by county

Some counties, such as DeKalb, require an online application first, followed by an in-person visit to get the license.

Official online application

Source: dekalbprobatega.com

Out-of-state couples

Out-of-state couples can marry in Georgia, but they must get the license in the county where the ceremony will take place.

Source: gaprobate.gov

Who issues the license

County Probate Court

Licenses come from the county probate court. If either partner lives in Georgia, any county can issue it.

Source: gaprobate.gov

Not in our data yet: waiting period, how long the license is valid, who can officiate, witnesses, proxy marriage. Ask your county office.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a marriage license in Georgia?

$56–$66, depending on the county. The fee is set by each county. Cobb and Gwinnett charge $56; DeKalb charges $66 plus $2 shipping.

How old do you have to be to get married in Georgia?

Both partners must be 18. A 17-year-old can marry only after a juvenile court grants emancipation, 15 days have passed, and the age-gap rule is met.

Does Georgia require a blood test?

No. No blood test is required. The state recommends, but does not require, a sickle cell test.

Sources

Last verified . Fees and rules change; confirm with your county before you go. Spot an error? Report it.

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