- $56.00 (cash/credit/debit) or
- $16 (cash/credit/debit) only if you provide to the court a Certificate of Completion for a Qualified Premarital Education Program with at least six hours of instruction involving marital issues.
When paying cash, if possible, please have exact change. A $2.00 or 3.5% service fee , whichever is higher, will be assessed on all credit card transactions. This service fee goes directly to nCourt; Probate Court’s payment processing vendor. All fees are non-refundable.
The Magistrate Court will conduct limited daily wedding ceremonies. Please call 770-528-8900, or visit the following link for more information: Magistrate Court Wedding Ceremonies
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an appointment?No, you do not need an appointment. However, if you would like to make an appointment for a marriage or weapons carry license, you may schedule one, here.
Does the marriage license marry us automatically?No, the marriage license is needed (prior) in order to have a valid and effective ceremony. If one or both of you live in Georgia, you can get a license in any county. If neither of you live in Georgia, you need to get the permit from the county where you will have the ceremony.
Who can marry us?O.C.G.A. §19-3-30 (c) establishes who may perform a marriage ceremony. The Court cannot authorize an officiant or interpret the statute.
Does my last name change automatically after getting married?The Probate Court does not share your information with any other department/agency, therefore it is your responsibility to change your last name on your driver's license, social security card, and with your insurance company, employer, banking institutions, etc.
Does the marriage certificate get sent out automatically?No, Marriage Certificates ARE NOT sent out automatically. A fee of $10.00 is required when requesting a Marriage Certificate. Marriage Certificates can be ordered online at our website; in-person at our office Monday thru Friday 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. at 32 Waddell St Marietta, GA 30090, or via a mail-in request.
Is my first marriage certificate free of charge?The Probate Court of Cobb County DOES NOT provide a complimentary copy of the marriage certificate after recording the marriage license. Copies may be purchased online, here.
Why does my marriage license/certificate not show my married last name?Your marriage record reflects the name you had at the time you applied for your marriage license with the court (and always will).
Do we need any witnesses for our marriage license or ceremony?No, witnesses are not required during a marriage ceremony in Georgia. However, in the event a marriage license is not returned for recording by the officiant, OCGA § 19-3-30 (e) explains the requirements that must be met. (So it may be helpful to have witnesses).
What do I need to submit as an officiant?Cobb County Probate only requires that the marriage license be filled out by the officiant neatly and returned to the Court on behalf of the couples after their ceremony. No other documents are required, as Cobb County does not keep records of officiants.
Do you keep records of officiants?The Probate Court of Cobb County does not require, nor does it record officiant’s credentials.
State Court
Hears traffic violations, misdemeanor cases, and civil lawsuits
State Court Administration
(770) 528-2622
Provides administrative support for judges, manages probation cases, oversees petit jury service
State Court Clerk
(770) 528-2660
statecourt@cobbcounty.org
Maintains all State Court records and collects all fines and fees associated with such
Superior Court
Hears felony, divorce, and title to land cases
Superior Court Administration
(770) 528-1800
Provides administrative support for judges, oversees jury service
Superior Court Clerk
(770) 528-1300
Maintains all Superior Court records, including divorce decrees and real estate records
Probate Court
(770) 528-1900
probatecourt@cobbcounty.org
Oversees guardianship appointments, management of decedent estates, probate of wills; issues marriage and weapons carry license
Juvenile Court
(770) 528-2220
Hears cases involving children under the age of 18
Magistrate Court
(770) 528-8900
Issues arrest warrants, hears small claims cases, conducts weddings, offers volunteer mediation
District Attorney
(770) 528-3080
cobbdistrictattorney@cobbcounty.org
Felony prosecution and appeals, alternative case resolution, victim witness unit and child support enforcement
Solicitor General
(770) 528-8500
info@cobbsolicitorgeneral.org
Investigates crimes, interviews victims and witnesses, prosecutes misdemeanors
