Are you’re thinking about getting married in Atlanta, you’ve got a joyous celebration ahead of you.
There are some key steps you need to take to get hitched in Atlanta, Georgia.
Before you can get lawfully married, you’ll need a record, a marriage license.
How Much Does It Cost To Get Married In Georgia?
In Georgia, marriage licenses cost $56, but you can get it reduced if you take a premarital education course.
We’ll get into exactly what you need to do in this article. Let’s get started…
How To Get Married In Atlanta In 4 steps
Like all states, Georgia has age requirements before you can get married. Both parties need to be:
- at least 18 years old
- single
- Have legal identification i.e. driver’s license, passport or birth certificate
1. Fill Out The Application
Just like a job, you’re going to need to fill out an application for a marriage license before you get married.
The application will include a spot for you to add all your personal information, like your name, your spouse’s name, date of birth, address, etc.
Here is the Atlanta marriage license application.
If you want to fill it out in person, you can go to the Fulton County Probate Court at 136 Pryor Street in Suite C-230 in Atlanta.
The hours for you to apply for a marriage license is from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. You can also call (404) 613-4583 or (404) 612-4640.
If you’ve been married before you may be expected to present additional documents such as:
- A divorce decree
- or death certificate
Unlike some states and jurisdictions, the Fulton Country Probate Court doesn’t require blood tests.
2. Pay The Marriage Fee
Yes, marriage costs money before you’re even in the marital union.
In Atlanta, the marriage license fee is $56. If you have enrolled and completed a premarital education program, you can get your marriage license fee reduced to $16.
3. Get Somebody To Conduct The Wedding
Here’s when you need someone to give you away. You don’t have to get a justice and the peace to do your marriage in Atlanta, you can reach out to any “authorized officiant” i.e. preacher, pastor or clergy to do your wedding.
If you don’t have a pastor to give you away, you can find a list of authorized judges online at Atlanta Marriage License.
4. Get Married In Atlanta
No doubt you’re planning a beautiful wedding. After the ceremony, the marriage license you and your spouse signed is sent to the Fulton County Probate Court in Atlanta. That’s when you’ll get your marriage certificate from Probate Court.
Additional certified copies cost $10. You must provide our own stamps.
And that’s it! Four steps to marital bless in Atlanta!
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