LaGrange Marriage License
Marriage licenses for LaGrange residents are issued by the Troup County Probate Court. LaGrange is the county seat of Troup County, so the probate court is in town. Both applicants must visit the court in person to apply for a marriage license. With about 33,564 people, LaGrange is the main city in Troup County and sits near the Alabama state line in west-central Georgia. The probate court handles all marriage license applications, recordings, and certified copies for the county.
LaGrange Marriage License Quick Facts
Where to Get a LaGrange Marriage License
LaGrange couples apply at the Troup County Probate Court in the county courthouse. The office is in downtown LaGrange. Walk-ins are accepted during regular hours. Since LaGrange is the county seat, the courthouse is easy to reach for local residents.
Visit the Troup County Probate Court website for information on forms, hours, and what to bring to your visit.
Check the website before your trip for any holiday closures or changes to the regular schedule.
| Court | Troup County Probate Court |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | P.O. Box 866, LaGrange, GA 30241 |
| Phone | (706) 883-1740 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Arrive at least 30 minutes before closing. It takes about 20 to 30 minutes for the staff to process a marriage license. Downtown LaGrange has public parking near the courthouse. Bring cash or a card for the fee and call ahead if you want to confirm what payment methods the court accepts.
LaGrange Marriage License Requirements
Both people must come to the Troup County Probate Court together. No one else can apply for you. Each person has to be at least 18. A 17-year-old may apply only with proof of legal emancipation. Georgia law does not allow anyone under 17 to get a marriage license.
Bring one of these valid IDs:
- State-issued driver's license or ID card
- Original or certified birth certificate (English translation if applicable)
- Valid U.S. passport
- Military ID
If you were married before, the court will need a certified copy of the final divorce decree, annulment order, or death certificate. They will not issue a new license without this proof. Georgia stopped requiring blood tests on July 1, 2003. No medical exam is needed.
Any Georgia resident can apply at any county probate court in the state. If neither person is a Georgia resident, the ceremony must happen in Troup County. There is no waiting period. The license is valid right away and does not expire under Georgia law.
LaGrange Marriage License Fees
Troup County charges a standard fee for a marriage license, typically around $56. One certified copy of the marriage certificate is included. It gets mailed to you after the court records the license.
A premarital education discount lowers the fee to about $16. Both people must complete a course of at least six hours within 12 months of the application date. A licensed counselor, therapist, or clergy member has to lead it. Bring the completion certificate when you go to the Troup County Probate Court. This saves LaGrange couples $40.
Extra certified copies cost $10 each. Ask for them when you apply or contact the court later. The office generally takes cash and cards. Confirm accepted payment methods by calling (706) 883-1740.
After Your LaGrange Wedding
Your officiant signs the marriage license after the ceremony. Return the signed license to the Troup County Probate Court within 30 days. Mail it to P.O. Box 866, LaGrange, GA 30241, or drop it off at the courthouse in person.
Recording takes up to 30 days. Your certified marriage certificate will come by mail once recording is done. If more than 45 days pass with no certificate, call (706) 883-1740 to check the status. Keep a copy of the signed license for your own records until you get the official certificate.
Search LaGrange Marriage Records
Look up existing marriage records from LaGrange through the Georgia Probate Records search tool. This statewide database includes records from many counties, including Troup County. Search by name and filter by county.
The Georgia Department of Public Health has marriage records from June 1952 through August 1996. For records outside that range, contact the Troup County Probate Court. Services like VitalChek handle Georgia vital records orders too, but they charge extra fees.
You can use the Request for Search of Marriage form from the Georgia DPH to search for older records by mail.
Troup County Marriage License Records
LaGrange is the county seat of Troup County, and the Troup County Probate Court handles all marriage licenses. For full details on fees, requirements, and office info, visit the county page.