Find Duluth Marriage License
Marriage licenses for Duluth residents are issued by the Gwinnett County Probate Court in Lawrenceville. Duluth does not have its own probate court. The Gwinnett County courthouse is about a 15-minute drive from Duluth. Both applicants must appear in person. Duluth has roughly 33,157 residents and is one of the most popular cities in Gwinnett County. The Gwinnett County Probate Court also offers free courthouse wedding ceremonies on Fridays, which many Duluth couples take advantage of.
Duluth Marriage License Quick Facts
Where Duluth Residents Get a Marriage License
Duluth couples apply at the Gwinnett County Probate Court in Lawrenceville. The office is at 75 Langley Drive, inside the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center. Walk-ins are accepted, but it can get busy. The court processes marriage licenses for all of Gwinnett County, one of the most populated counties in Georgia.
Visit the Gwinnett County Probate Court website for current hours and forms you can fill out before your visit.
Check the website before driving to Lawrenceville from Duluth to confirm hours and any holiday closures.
| Court | Gwinnett County Probate Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30046 |
| Phone | (770) 822-8350 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Arrive at least 45 minutes before closing. Processing takes about 20 to 30 minutes at the counter. Parking is available in the Justice Center lot. Duluth residents can take I-85 south to Lawrenceville for a pretty direct route. Fridays tend to be busier because of the courthouse wedding ceremonies.
Free Friday Courthouse Weddings for Duluth Couples
The Gwinnett County Probate Court holds free wedding ceremonies on Fridays. This is a great option for Duluth couples who want to keep things simple. You need to have your marriage license first. The ceremony is short and takes just a few minutes. You can bring a small group of family or friends to watch.
Contact the court at (770) 822-8350 to find out the schedule and how to sign up. These Free Friday ceremonies are popular, so plan ahead. Some couples get their license and have the ceremony on the same day, though it depends on timing and availability.
Duluth Marriage License Requirements
Both people must appear together at the Gwinnett County Probate Court. No proxy applications. Each person must be 18 or older. A 17-year-old can only apply with proof of legal emancipation. No one under 17 may marry in Georgia.
You need one valid form of photo ID:
- State-issued driver's license or ID card
- Original or certified birth certificate (English translation if needed)
- Valid U.S. passport
- Military ID
If either person was married before, bring a certified copy of the final divorce decree, annulment order, or death certificate. The court will not issue a license without this document. Georgia eliminated the blood test requirement on July 1, 2003. No medical exam is needed.
Georgia residents can apply at any county probate court. Non-residents must apply in the county where the wedding takes place. There is no waiting period, and the license does not expire.
Duluth Marriage License Fees
Gwinnett County charges $56 for a standard marriage license. One certified copy of the marriage certificate is included. It gets mailed to you after the license is recorded.
Couples who complete a qualifying premarital education course pay only $16. The course must be at least six hours and done within 12 months of applying. A licensed counselor, therapist, or clergy member must lead it. Bring the completion certificate to the probate court. This saves Duluth couples $40 on the fee.
Additional certified copies are $10 each. Request them at the time of application or contact the Gwinnett County Probate Court later. Cash and cards are accepted. Ask about any card processing fees.
After Your Duluth Wedding
The officiant signs the license after the ceremony. Return the signed license to the Gwinnett County Probate Court within 30 days. Mail it to 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30046, or drop it off in person.
Recording takes up to 30 days. Your certified marriage certificate arrives by mail after that. If 45 days go by and nothing shows up, call (770) 822-8350. Keep your copy of the signed license until the official certificate arrives.
Search Duluth Marriage Records
Search for existing marriage records from Duluth through the Georgia Probate Records search tool. This database covers records from many counties, including Gwinnett County. Search by name and filter by county.
The Georgia Department of Public Health keeps marriage records from June 1952 to August 1996. For records outside that window, contact the Gwinnett County Probate Court. Services like VitalChek also process Georgia vital records orders for an extra fee.
Gwinnett County Marriage License Records
Duluth is in Gwinnett County, and all marriage licenses go through the Gwinnett County Probate Court in Lawrenceville. For the full list of fees, forms, and resources, visit the county page.