MARRIAGE LICENSE GUIDANCE

**These are only guidelines. Please consult your local license issuing agency for more information**

Please keep in mind that simply obtaining your marriage license does NOT mean that you are married. Your marriage isn't legal until an officiant signs your marriage license.

You both MUST be present when applying for your marriage license.
Both parties must have a valid form of ID in their possession (State issued license, Military ID, Passport, Etc) when applying for your marriage license.
If either of you has been married before, you may need to furnish a divorce decree or death certificate.
Non GA residents MUST obtain their marriage license in the county where the wedding will be held. If we are doing only a marriage license signing in my office, you will have to obtain your marriage license from FULTON COUNTY if you are not GA residents.
Your intended married name WILL NOT appear on your marriage license OR marriage certificate.
Make sure your name is spelled correctly on the Marriage License before you leave the court.
I recommend obtaining your marriage license no later than one week prior to your wedding. In some counties, the license does not expire, but there are some that have a 60 day expiration date. Please consult your local agency for more details.

The courts listed below issue marriage licenses for Atlanta and surrounding areas.

Athens/Clarke County

THE MODERN OFFICIANT

JEMELLE WOOTEN Specializing in non-traditional and LGBTQ Weddings

MARRIAGE LICENSE GUIDANCE

MARRIAGE LICENSE GUIDANCE