Georgia Marriage Records

To begin, add a marriage record or view a list of locations and resources for Georgia marriage records.

Marriage records from the state of Georgia are often confusing for even experienced public records researchers. This is because Georgia marriage records aren't all kept in a single place. For records from 1952 to 1996, inquiries are to be made to the state Office of Vital Records. However, for records before or after these dates, the only way to retrieve records in person or through the mail is to contact the county probate court that initially issued the marriage license.

If this proves inconvenient or impossible, new internet public records searches offer an alternative-search quickly from home and get the records you need fast. The good news is that marriage records in Georgia are public record, so you can find what you need quickly and easily.

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Georgia marriage certificates are considered public record, and so are available to the general public upon request and payment of a small fee of $10.00, and any other search fees which may be called for. The state records are from the year 1952 to now, with earlier years possibly being available in the county the marriage license was approved in. When making your request you will need to provide the full names of both parties, the date of marriage, and where the marriage took place. You may pay with either certified check or money order when applying. For more information visit: Georgia Department of Human Resources