Fulton County Marriage License
Getting married in Atlanta? The Fulton County Probate Court charges $68.50 for a marriage license, or $28.50 if your premarital education certificate is in hand when you apply. Our online course gets you that certificate in the mail.
- Fulton County fee with our certificate: $28.50 instead of $68.50
- 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.
Fulton County marriage license at a glance
| Where | Fulton County Probate Court, Licensing Division, 136 Pryor Street SW, Second Floor, Suite C-230, Atlanta, GA 30303 |
|---|---|
| Hours | Call the Marriage License Division for current hours |
| Phone | 404-613-4583 |
| Fee | $68.50 without premarital education |
| Fee with certificate | $28.50 with a premarital education certificate |
| Included | Both fees include one mailed certified copy of your marriage certificate. Fees are non-refundable. |
| Payment | Credit and debit cards at all locations (no American Express). Cash only at the downtown office; the annex locations are cashless. |
| Waiting period | None for applicants 18 and older |
Source: Fulton County Probate Court marriage license page. Fees and rules can change; check the court's page before you go.
How to apply in Fulton 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.
- Fill out the marriage license application. If you fill it out online, print it and bring it.
- Appointments are available at the downtown office and the North Service Center in Sandy Springs. You are let in by appointment time, arrival and place in line, and only applicants may enter.
- Both of you must be there with current ID, and your premarital certificate must be in hand for the $28.50 fee.
The premarital certificate in Fulton County
Fulton charges $28.50 instead of $68.50 when you give the court a Certificate of Completion for a qualified premarital education program, and the certificate must be in hand when you apply. That is why we mail you the original.
What to bring
Proof of age: a valid state driver's license or ID, an original or certified birth certificate, a valid passport or a valid military ID. Married before? Bring a certified copy of the final divorce decree, annulment or death certificate from the most recent marriage.
After the wedding
Mail the completed license to the Licensing Division after the ceremony. Allow up to 30 days for the court to record it; your certificate is then mailed to you. Fulton's license does not expire.
Good to know in Fulton County
- The Licensing Division moved to 136 Pryor Street, Second Floor in 2025. Follow the signs to J2 / Justice Center Tower.
- Fulton runs Forever Fridays courthouse weddings and keeps a public list of wedding officiants.
What the course saves you in Fulton County
| License without the course | $68.50 |
|---|---|
| License with our certificate | $28.50 |
| 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 Fulton County Probate Court website and O.C.G.A. 19-3-30.1. Last updated .
Fulton County marriage license FAQ
How much is a marriage license in Fulton County?
$68.50, or $28.50 with a premarital education certificate (Fulton County Probate Court). Both fees include one mailed certified copy of your marriage certificate. Fees are non-refundable.
Does Fulton 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. Fulton charges $28.50 instead of $68.50 when you give the court a Certificate of Completion for a qualified premarital education program, and the certificate must be in hand when you apply. That is why we mail you the original.
Do we need an appointment in Fulton County?
Fill out the marriage license application. If you fill it out online, print it and bring it. Appointments are available at the downtown office and the North Service Center in Sandy Springs. You are let in by appointment time, arrival and place in line, and only applicants may enter. Both of you must be there with current ID, and your premarital certificate must be in hand for the $28.50 fee.
Do we have to apply in Fulton 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 Atlanta take this course?
Yes. Couples in Sandy Springs, Roswell, Johns Creek, Alpharetta and anywhere in Georgia take the same course, and the certificate works at any Georgia probate court.
Other counties: Cobb County · Gwinnett County · DeKalb County · Chatham County. Applying somewhere else? See the Georgia marriage license guide.