Georgia Marriage Laws

Georgia State's Marriage Ceremony Officiating Requirements

Any minister who is authorized by church may perform marriages and within 30 days after the marriage, have to complete a certificate of marriage and return it to the ordinary.

Georgia Marriage License Information

If you already finalized with your marriage date, then go ahead don't just let anything put a dent in it, even the marriage laws of Georgia too. Before you apply for an Georgia marriage license, you must know and which documents you need to bring and all related information is provided here.

Identification Requirement: In Georgia, applicants will also be asked any two valid forms of ids like a drivers license, Armed Forces ID card, birth certificate, US passport, or Resident Alien ID card and also to fill out a form.

Residency Requirement: It is not at all necessary to be resident of Georgia. If you are not a resident, then you have to apply in the county where you planned your marriage ceremony.

If Previously Married: Previously married person have to provide a copy of divorce decree, if divorced within six months.

Wait Period in Georgia: For Georgia residents there is no waiting period.

Marriage Fees Required in Georgia: $26.00+ to marry and some counties will accept cash only.

Any Other Test Required in Georgia: Blood tests are not required, as of July 1, 2003.

Proxy Marriages in Georgia: No.

Common Law Marriage Option in Georgia: Common Law Marriage in Georgia is not allowed but will be recognized if it was created before January 1, 1997.

Cousin Marriage in Georgia: Yes.

Marriage for Same-Sex Option in Georgia: No.

Under 18 Marriages: In Georgia there is compulsion of minimum age to get married is 16, accompanied by both parents and their written consent. No parental consent is required, if you provide statement from a licensed physician certifying that the bride is pregnant. Applicants are underage and have child, then a certified copy of the birth certificate for the child at the time of application is must.

About Marriage Certificate Copy:

it's better if you confirm the information with the Georgia county clerk or the local marriage license office before finalizing the marriage plans.