Georgia marriage license, at a glance
- License fee
- $56 (varies by county)
- Waiting period
- None
- Witnesses
- None required
- License valid for
- The license does not expire.
Courthouse wedding in Georgia
What you need to marry at a courthouse in Georgia: the license fee, waiting period, ID and witness rules. Last verified October 14, 2026 against official sources.
More Georgia rules
| Fee discount | $16 instead of $56 with a certificate of a qualified premarital education program (at least six hours, completed together within the 12 months before applying). |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | 17 years old — at 17 you must show you have been emancipated for at least 15 days and present premarital counseling certificates |
| Required identification | Both parties must be present with proof of age (valid driver's license, birth certificate, passport or military ID). No blood test is required. |
| Residency requirement | Georgia residents can get a license in any Georgia county. Non-residents must get it in the county where the ceremony will take place. |
| Who can perform the ceremony | Who may perform a ceremony is set by Georgia law (O.C.G.A. §19-3-30(c)); the probate court cannot authorize an officiant. Gwinnett County Probate Court offers free ceremonies. |
| Courthouse ceremonies | Yes. Gwinnett County Probate Court holds free wedding ceremonies, most Friday afternoons. Reservations are required. |
Fees and procedures can differ by county. Always confirm with the clerk who will issue your license.
Where to apply
- Gwinnett County Probate Court, Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center, 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30046 (Vital Records office, Mon-Fri 8:00-4:30) Official page
- Cobb County Probate Court, 32 Waddell Street, Marietta, GA 30090, phone (770) 528-1900 Official page
The full Georgia guide
A printable PDF with the step-by-step process, a day-of timeline, a checklist and a budget sheet for Georgia.
Questions couples ask
How much does a marriage license cost in Georgia?
The marriage license fee in Georgia is $56 (varies by county).
Is there a waiting period for a courthouse wedding in Georgia?
The waiting period in Georgia is None.
Do you need witnesses to get married at a courthouse in Georgia?
Witnesses in Georgia: None required.
How long is a marriage license valid in Georgia?
A marriage license in Georgia is valid for The license does not expire..
Sources
Every rule above comes from an official page. We check these pages again every month.
- www.gwinnettcourts.com: Marriage license fee, Minimum age, Required identification, Residency requirement, Where to apply
- www.cobbcounty.gov: Marriage license fee, Fee discount, Waiting period after the license is issued, License valid for, Minimum age, Required identification, Witnesses, Who can perform the ceremony, Where to apply
- www.gwinnettcourts.com: Courthouse ceremonies
This is an informational guide, not legal advice. Confirm requirements with your county clerk.