DeKalb County Marriage License
Applying in Decatur? The DeKalb County Probate Court works by appointment only and charges $66.00, or $26.00 with a premarital education certificate. Finish our online course before you book, and bring the certificate to your appointment.
- DeKalb County fee with our certificate: $26.00 instead of $66.00
- 6 hours, online, one enrollment for both of you
- Original signed, notarized certificate mailed by USPS
The course pays for itself: Georgia waives the marriage license fee for couples who finish premarital education, which saves up to $40 in most counties.
Start the course – $17.49 per coupleOne price covers both of you. Signed, notarized certificate mailed to your door. Standard, Faith-Friendly or Inclusive version.
DeKalb County marriage license at a glance
| Where | DeKalb County Probate Court, 556 North McDonough Street, 1100 Judicial Tower, Decatur, GA 30030 |
|---|---|
| Hours | By appointment only, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., except holidays |
| Phone | see the DeKalb Probate Court website |
| Fee | $66.00 without premarital education |
| Fee with certificate | $26.00 with a premarital education certificate |
| Included | Both fees include one certified copy of the marriage certificate, plus $2.00 shipping and handling. A 3.5% service fee (minimum $1.50) is added to card and ACH payments. |
| Payment | Money orders (payable to DeKalb County Probate Court), Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover. No personal checks. Fees are non-refundable. |
| Waiting period | None for applicants 18 and older |
Source: DeKalb County Probate Court marriage license page. Fees and rules can change; check the court's page before you go.
How to apply in DeKalb County
- Take premarital education first. 6 hours together, within 12 months before you apply. Our online Georgia premarital course is $17.49 per couple; allow time for the mailed certificate.
- Step 1: complete the marriage license application online and write down the Order # on your Receipt Confirmation.
- Step 2: book an appointment on the court's self-scheduling calendar (check both windows for times) using that Order #.
- Bring the e-mail confirmation (printed or on your phone). You cannot enter the building for a marriage license without proof of an appointment.
The premarital certificate in DeKalb County
DeKalb charges $26.00 instead of $66.00 when you bring a signed and dated certificate of completion from a qualifying premarital education program with at least six hours of instruction.
What to bring
Proof of age, such as a valid driver's license, an original or certified birth certificate, a valid passport or an armed forces ID. Divorced? Bring the final, stamped, sealed certified decree. Widowed? Bring proof of death. Documents not in English need a certified translation.
After the wedding
Your license fee includes one certified copy. Extra certified copies cost $10.00 each and can be ordered online. DeKalb's license does not expire.
Good to know in DeKalb County
- Missed your appointment? Contact the court; you may have to submit the application again.
- The office closes daily from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
What the course saves you in DeKalb County
| License without the course | $66.00 |
|---|---|
| License with our certificate | $26.00 |
| You save at the court | $40 |
| Course, both of you | $17.49 |
| Money left over | $22.51, plus the skills |
The course pays for itself: Georgia waives the marriage license fee for couples who finish premarital education, which saves up to $40 in most counties.
Start the course – $17.49 per coupleOne price covers both of you. Signed, notarized certificate mailed to your door. Standard, Faith-Friendly or Inclusive version.
Reviewed by Kristen Franzen, LMHC. Facts checked against the DeKalb County Probate Court website and O.C.G.A. 19-3-30.1. Last updated .
DeKalb County marriage license FAQ
How much is a marriage license in DeKalb County?
$66.00, or $26.00 with a premarital education certificate (DeKalb County Probate Court). Both fees include one certified copy of the marriage certificate, plus $2.00 shipping and handling. A 3.5% service fee (minimum $1.50) is added to card and ACH payments.
Does DeKalb County accept an online premarital course?
Georgia law (O.C.G.A. 19-3-30.1) sets what counts: at least 6 hours, taken together, within 12 months, from a qualifying provider. It does not require the course to be in person. DeKalb charges $26.00 instead of $66.00 when you bring a signed and dated certificate of completion from a qualifying premarital education program with at least six hours of instruction.
Do we need an appointment in DeKalb County?
Step 1: complete the marriage license application online and write down the Order # on your Receipt Confirmation. Step 2: book an appointment on the court's self-scheduling calendar (check both windows for times) using that Order #. Bring the e-mail confirmation (printed or on your phone). You cannot enter the building for a marriage license without proof of an appointment.
Do we have to apply in DeKalb County?
No. If either of you lives in Georgia, you can apply at the probate court in any Georgia county. If neither of you lives in Georgia, apply in the county where the ceremony will happen.
Can couples outside Decatur take this course?
Yes. Couples in Dunwoody, Brookhaven, Tucker, Stone Mountain and anywhere in Georgia take the same course, and the certificate works at any Georgia probate court.
Other counties: Cobb County · Gwinnett County · Fulton County · Chatham County. Applying somewhere else? See the Georgia marriage license guide.