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Judicial Branch of Georgia: https://gaprobate.org/
How to Get Married in Georgia: http://marriage.about.com/cs/marriagelicenses/p/georgia.htm
To apply for a marriage license:
The parties must be of sound mind, must have no living spouse from an un-dissolved prior marriage, and must not be related in a degree prohibited by law.
If the parties are at least 18 years of age, they may apply without parental consent.
If either or both parties are less than 18 years of age, but at least 16 years of age, the parties may apply only with parental consent of the underage party or parties. Both parents must give written consent unless his/her rights have been terminated by an Order of a court.
Persons related by blood or marriage, falling within the following relationships may not be married in Georgia:
Note: Blood tests are no longer required for marriage license.
A Marriage license in Georgia costs approximately $65 or more to get married in Georgia. It varies in a county and some counties require cash payment only. Fees at your county probate court can be check here: https://www.gaprobate.org/find_court.asp.
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Marriage licenses issued in Georgia can only be used for marriage ceremonies that will performed in Georgia.
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You may obtain your marriage license at the time of the application unless a problem arises.
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If either the bride or the groom is a Georgia resident, the license may be purchased in any county in Georgia.
If neither the bride nor the groom is a resident of Georgia, the marriage license must be obtained in the county in which the marriage ceremony will be performed.
Both the bride and the groom must be present to obtain the license. Each person must also provide proper identification.
Both bride and groom must know their parents' full names and birthplaces. Full name for mother is her maiden (birth) last name. "Birthplace" means the city or county and state where each parent was born.
Georgia law requires each applicant to designate the legal surname he or she will use after marriage. The applicant may choose his or her present surname, his or her spouse's surname, or a combination of the two.
Following are procedures on how you can obtain a marriage license in Georgia. The county probate courts grant marriage licenses to couples in Georgia.
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