How to Order Georgia Marriage Certificates
In Georgia, a copy of a marriage certificate can be obtained in person, through the mail or over the Internet. A Georgia marriage certificate is the state's official government record of the union between a couple. According to the Georgia Department of Community Health Division of Public Health's website, the general public can obtain certified copies of marriage licenses. However, a certified copy of a marriage license application is available only to the couple that is listed on the marriage license. The state charges a fee to obtain a certified copy of a Georgia marriage certificate.
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Pick up a marriage records application. Visit http://health.state.ga.us/pdfs/vitalrecords/marriagedivorce.pdf to download a Georgia marriage certificate requests application. Pick up the form at the Georgia Vital Records Office or at the probate court in the county where you were married.
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Complete the form. Enter the groom's name, bride's name, date of marriage, place of marriage and the number of certificates you are requesting, using a black or blue ink pen. Sign the form at the bottom. Write clearly, so there is no delay in your request.
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Submit a request. Deliver the form in person at the state's Vital Records Office or at the county probate court where the marriage ceremony occurred. Mail the form to: Vital Records; 2600 Skyland Drive, NE; Atlanta, GA.; 30319. Include a check or money order with your form. Visit https://www.vitalchek.com/order_main.aspx# to obtain copies of marriage certificates online through VitalCheck.
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Tips & Warnings
If you need an apostille copy or an exemplified copy of your Georgia marriage license, let officials know at the time you make a request.
Arrive early at county offices or at the Georgia Vital Records Office for a short waiting period and quicker processing time.
Keep records of all payment receipts. The receipts will help you if there is a problem in the future.
Using a false name on the Georgia marriage certificate requests application is committing fraud. Fines and jail time could result from this action.
Marrying more than one person at the same time is committing bigamy, which also is a crime. You could be fined and sent to prison.
Orders that are placed through VitalCheck cannot be sent to P.O. boxes, APO or FPO military addresses. VitalCheck charges extra fees and shipping costs, which are levied in addition to whatever the state charges.
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