Marriage licenses in Georgia are handled locally, and the details that matter — the fee, the wait, how long the license lasts — are set by a mix of state law and local practice. This page collects the statewide rules from Georgia’s own official sources, then links every county guide we have verified so far.
The statewide rules
- Who issues the license: County Probate Court
- Minimum age: 18 (17-year-old may be issued a license if certain conditions are met)
- Residency / where to apply: If at least one party is a GA resident, license may be issued in any county; if neither is a GA resident, license must be issued in the county where the ceremony takes place; both parties must be present
Georgia counties in this directory
We have published 44 verified county guides for Georgia so far. License fees on the verified county pages currently run from $40 to $78. 2 of them publish a separate ceremony fee. Browse them all: Browse all Georgia county guides — and use the search on the homepage to jump straight to your county.
Source for the statewide rules: https://georgia.gov/apply-marriage-license (checked 2026-11-09). County figures are checked separately against each county’s own official page and carry their own verified dates. Always confirm with your county clerk before you go — this is not a government site.