Marriage Licenses

• Jackson County Probate Court does not perform wedding ceremonies.
• Issued Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 
• Please complete the Online Marriage Application located on our website.
• Both applicants must be over the age of 18 and must be present at time of application.
• One form of identification required:  valid driver’s license, passport or other identification card containing date of birth.
• Additional requirements exist for minors who are 17 years of age; contact our office at 706-387-6286 for additional information.
• License will be issued at time of application; blood tests are no longer required.
• Georgia residents may apply in any county in Georgia.
• Out of state residents must apply in the county where the ceremony will occur.
• Marriage ceremony must take place in the State of Georgia.
• Proof of dissolution of previous marriage is required in the form of either a certified copy of a final divorce decree or a death certificate.
• No waiting period between issuance of license and marriage ceremony.
• Couples presenting a completed, notarized Certification of Completion of Qualifying Premarital Education at time of application of marriage license are entitled to a reduced marriage application fee.
• Fees:  $56.00, or $16.00 with premarital counseling.  Credit and Debit cards are accepted for an additional processing fee.

 OBTAINING COPIES OF MARRIAGE CERTIFICATES:

• Marriage Certificates cost $10.00 each (add $2.00 for mailing fee). Requests can be made by email (probatecourt@jacksoncountygov.com) or mail.  Written requests must include a self-addressed stamped envelope along with payment, and should be mailed to:
  
  Jackson County Probate Court
  5000 Jackson Pkwy, Suite 140
  Jefferson, GA 30549
• Marriage records are considered open records and may be obtained by anyone.