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How do you get married in Warner Robins, GA? Here's your checklist.

HOW TO GET A MARRIAGE LICENSE IN WARNER ROBINS, GA

  1. Fill Out the Online Marriage License Application.
  2. Visit the Probate Court with your partner
  3. Bring a Valid photo ID
  4. Pay the Marriage License Fee, Without Premarital Education Certificate: $77 (cash only). With Premarital Education Certificate: $37 (cash only, with proof of completing six hours of premarital counseling).
  5. Receive the license is issued the same day you apply.
  6. Hire an officiant
  7. Attend the Ceremony
  8. Sign the Marriage License
  9. Have the Officiant File the License


Congrats, You're Officially Married!

REQUIREMENTS FOR A MARRIAGE LICENSE

  1. Age Requirement:
  2. Must be at least 18 years old without parental consent.
  3. If 17 years old, must be emancipated (provide affidavit).
  4. Identification:
  5. Provide a picture identification card for both applicants.
  6. Proof of Previous Marriages:
  7. If divorced, provide a copy of the divorce decree for all previous marriages.
  8. If widowed, provide a death certificate.
  9. Additional Information:
  10. Full name, residential and mailing address, phone number, age, date of birth, race, social security number, birthplace, relationship of parties (if any), designated surname, number of prior marriages and how they were dissolved, parents' names and birthplaces, and the date and place of the intended marriage.

FEES FOR A MARRIAGE LICENSE

  • Without Premarital Education Certificate: $77 (cash only).
  • With Premarital Education Certificate: $37 (cash only, with proof of completing six hours of premarital counseling).

MARRIAGE CEREMONY

  • Judge Harris: Performs marriage ceremonies from 10:00 – 4:00 on the last Friday of each month and one group ceremony on the first Wednesday of each month at 3:00 PM.
  • You must have your marriage license in hand prior to the day of your ceremony.
  • Schedule your appointment here.

COURT PROCESS

  • The application process takes about 20-30 minutes.
  • You will receive the license the same day you apply.
  • The officiant will sign the license after the ceremony and return it to the court.
  • The court will issue a certified copy of the marriage license and application for name changes on legal documents.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How long does it take to get a marriage license?

  • The application process takes about 20-30 minutes.

How much does it cost to get married in Georgia?

  • $77 without premarital education or $37 with it. Additional fees for certified copies.

Can you get your marriage license and get married the same day in Georgia?

  • Yes, you will receive your license the same day you apply if all documents are in order.

201 N. Perry Parkway, P.O. Box 1801, Perry, GA 31069.

Contact Information



Houston County Probate Court:

201 N. Perry Parkway, P.O. Box 1801, Perry, GA 31069.

Phone: (478) 218-4710

Fax: (478) 218-4715