Gwinnett County Marriage License
Getting your marriage license in Lawrenceville? The Gwinnett County Probate Court charges $56.00, or $16.00 with proof of premarital education. Gwinnett wants that proof as an original or a notarized certificate. The one we mail you is both.
- Gwinnett County fee with our certificate: $16.00 instead of $56.00
- 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.
Gwinnett County marriage license at a glance
| Where | Gwinnett County Probate Court, Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center, 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30046 |
|---|---|
| Hours | Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except holidays |
| Phone | 770-822-8350 |
| Fee | $56.00 without premarital education |
| Fee with certificate | $16.00 with a premarital education certificate |
| Included | Certified marriage certificates cost $10.00 each. |
| Payment | The court lists cash, Visa, Discover, MasterCard, personal check or money order for Vital Records requests. It does not take business or third-party checks. |
| Waiting period | None for applicants 18 and older |
Source: Gwinnett County Probate Court marriage license page. Fees and rules can change; check the court's page before you go.
How to apply in Gwinnett 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.
- Go to the Vital Records office, just past the elevators on the judicial side of the Justice and Administration Center.
- Both of you must appear together.
- Bring proof of age, any divorce decree, and your premarital certificate for the $16.00 fee.
The premarital certificate in Gwinnett County
Gwinnett asks for proof as a notarized letter or an original certificate of completion, on letterhead or notarized. It must show both of your full names, the date you finished, the number of hours (at least six), and the name, title, signature, address and phone number of the person who taught it. Our mailed certificate is an original, signed and notarized.
What to bring
Proof of age, such as a birth certificate, driver's license, passport, armed forces ID or citizenship papers. Divorced? Bring the final, stamped, sealed decree from the most recent divorce. Widowed? Bring a death certificate or obituary.
After the wedding
Once your officiant signs the license and the court receives it, the Probate Court records it. You can then request a certified marriage certificate by mail.
Good to know in Gwinnett County
- The building's front entrance is closed for construction until about August 2027. Use the temporary east-side entrance; free parking in the Nash St. and Constitution Blvd. deck, level P4.
- The court holds free wedding ceremonies most Friday afternoons, by reservation.
What the course saves you in Gwinnett County
| License without the course | $56.00 |
|---|---|
| License with our certificate | $16.00 |
| 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 Gwinnett County Probate Court website and O.C.G.A. 19-3-30.1. Last updated .
Gwinnett County marriage license FAQ
How much is a marriage license in Gwinnett County?
$56.00, or $16.00 with a premarital education certificate (Gwinnett County Probate Court). Certified marriage certificates cost $10.00 each.
Does Gwinnett 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. Gwinnett asks for proof as a notarized letter or an original certificate of completion, on letterhead or notarized. It must show both of your full names, the date you finished, the number of hours (at least six), and the name, title, signature, address and phone number of the person who taught it. Our mailed certificate is an original, signed and notarized.
Do we need an appointment in Gwinnett County?
Go to the Vital Records office, just past the elevators on the judicial side of the Justice and Administration Center. Both of you must appear together. Bring proof of age, any divorce decree, and your premarital certificate for the $16.00 fee.
Do we have to apply in Gwinnett 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 Lawrenceville take this course?
Yes. Couples in Duluth, Snellville, Suwanee, Buford and anywhere in Georgia take the same course, and the certificate works at any Georgia probate court.
Other counties: Cobb County · Fulton County · DeKalb County · Chatham County. Applying somewhere else? See the Georgia marriage license guide.