Things You'll Need:
- Certified copies of birth certificates
- Marriage license application
- Certificate of completion, if applicable
- Pen
- Divorce decree, if applicable
- Cash
- Photo identification
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Step 1
Complete a qualifying premarital education program within 12 months prior to the application for a marriage license to qualify for a reduced application fee. For couples who choose not to complete a premarital education class, the cost of a marriage license will be higher. Prices vary among counties.
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Step 2
Visit any county courthouse in Georgia to obtain the marriage license if either party is a Georgia resident. If neither party is a resident of Georgia, the application must be made in the county where the marriage ceremony is to be performed. Both bride and groom must be present to obtain the license.
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Step 3
Bring certified copies of birth certificates and current photo identification issued by a state or federal government entity or a valid passport from any country with you to the courthouse.
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Step 4
Present an original certified copy of a divorce decree if either party has been previously married and divorced within the last 12 months. Some counties require a final divorce decree no matter how long you have been divorced.
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Step 5
Pay the license fee and head for the alter. Some counties will only accept cash. There is no waiting period for getting married in Georgia.







