Find Macon Marriage Licenses
Marriage licenses in Macon are issued by the Bibb County Probate Court. The City of Macon does not handle marriage licenses at all. Macon and Bibb County merged into a consolidated government, so the probate court on Mulberry Street serves the whole area. An online application is required before your visit. The court also has a strict cash policy, so check the details before you go. Macon has a population of about 157,000 and sits in the center of the state.
Macon Marriage License Quick Facts
Where to Apply for a Macon Marriage License
Macon residents apply at the Bibb County Probate Court. The office is on the second floor of the courthouse on Mulberry Street. You must complete the online application before you visit. Walk-ins without a completed online form will be turned away.
The Bibb County Probate Court page explains the full process for getting a marriage license in Macon.
Filing through the online system first helps reduce your wait time at the courthouse in Macon.
| Court | Bibb County Probate Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 601 Mulberry Street, 2nd Floor, Macon, GA 31201 |
| Phone | (478) 621-6493 |
| probatecourt-licensediv@maconbibb.us | |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
One thing to note: the Bibb County Probate Court does not accept $50 or $100 bills. Plan your cash payment with smaller bills, or use a card. This catches some people off guard, so keep it in mind when you head to the courthouse.
Macon Marriage License Requirements
Both people must appear in person at the Bibb County Probate Court. No exceptions. Each applicant must be at least 18. A 17-year-old can only apply with proof of legal emancipation.
You need to bring a valid photo ID. Accepted forms include:
- State-issued driver's license or ID
- Certified birth certificate (original, with English translation if needed)
- Valid U.S. or foreign passport
- Military ID card
Previously married? Bring a certified copy of the final divorce decree, annulment, or death certificate. The court will not issue a license without this documentation. Blood tests are not required in Georgia and have not been since 2003.
You must first fill out the online marriage license application through the Georgia Probate Records portal. Print the completed form and bring it to the Bibb County Probate Court. The court requires this step before they will begin processing your license in person.
Marriage License Fees in Macon
The Bibb County Probate Court charges $77 for a standard marriage license. This is the highest fee among major Georgia cities. The fee includes one certified copy of the marriage certificate mailed after recording. All fees are final and non-refundable.
With a premarital education certificate, the fee drops to $37. The program must last at least six hours and be completed within 12 months of your application. A licensed professional or clergy member must run the program. Bring the completion certificate when you apply to save $40 on your Macon marriage license fee.
Remember the cash rule. No $50 or $100 bills. Bring exact change in smaller bills or pay with a card. Extra certified copies of the marriage certificate are $10 each. Email the license division at probatecourt-licensediv@maconbibb.us if you need to order more copies later.
After Your Macon Wedding
Your officiant signs the marriage license after the ceremony. Return the signed license to the Bibb County Probate Court within 30 days. Mail it to 601 Mulberry Street, 2nd Floor, Macon, GA 31201, or drop it off at the courthouse.
Recording takes up to 30 days. The court will mail your certified marriage certificate after processing. If you have not received it within 45 days, reach out to the probate court at (478) 621-6493 or by email. For name changes, you will need the certified marriage certificate to update your records at the Social Security Administration and the Georgia Department of Driver Services.
Search Macon Marriage License Records
Look up marriage records from Macon through the Georgia Probate Records search. This tool covers participating counties across the state, including Bibb County. You can search by name, date, or county.
The Georgia Department of Public Health keeps marriage records from June 1952 to August 1996. For records before or after that range, contact the Bibb County Probate Court directly. Services like VitalChek can also help you get Georgia vital records, though they add their own service charges.
Bibb County Marriage License Records
Macon is in Bibb County, and all marriage licenses go through the Bibb County Probate Court. For the full list of fees, office details, and resources for the county, visit the county page.