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 an original hard copy of their 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.

We are currently experiencing extended delays with mail delivery. Please allow 30 days to receive items mailed from this office. If you do not receive your items within this time frame, please contact Probate Court immediately. If you are in a hurry to receive items, you are encouraged to return to the office for pick up rather than depending on the USPS.