Martinez Marriage License
Marriage licenses in Martinez are issued by the Columbia County Probate Court. Martinez is an unincorporated community in Columbia County, near the city of Evans and close to the Augusta metro area. Both people must appear at the probate court in person. With about 33,019 residents, Martinez is one of the most populated areas in Columbia County. The probate court office is nearby in Evans and handles all marriage license filings for the county.
Martinez Marriage License Quick Facts
Where Martinez Residents Apply for a Marriage License
Martinez couples go to the Columbia County Probate Court. The office serves the whole county and is located in the Evans area, just a short drive from Martinez. Walk-ins are accepted during business hours. This is the sole office for marriage licenses in Columbia County.
The Columbia County Probate Court website lists current hours and any forms you should bring along.
Check the site before you go to make sure the office is open, especially during holidays.
| Court | Columbia County Probate Court |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | P.O. Box 310, Evans, GA 30809 |
| Phone | (706) 868-3355 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
Arrive at least 30 minutes before the office closes. Processing a marriage license at the counter takes about 20 to 30 minutes. The government complex has parking on site. Martinez residents can reach the office in about five to ten minutes by car. Bring cash or a card for the fee.
Martinez Marriage License Requirements
Both people must show up together at the Columbia County Probate Court. No proxy or mail-in applications. Each applicant needs to be at least 18 years old. A 17-year-old can apply with proof of legal emancipation. No one under 17 may get a marriage license 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 has been married before, bring a certified copy of the final divorce decree, annulment, or death certificate. The court requires this before it will issue a new license. Georgia has not required blood tests since July 1, 2003. No medical exam is necessary.
Georgia residents can apply at any county probate court statewide. If neither person lives in Georgia, the ceremony must take place in Columbia County. There is no waiting period. The license is valid right away and has no expiration date.
Marriage License Fees for Martinez Couples
Columbia County charges a standard fee for a marriage license, typically around $56. One certified copy of the marriage certificate comes with the fee. That copy is mailed after the license gets recorded.
If you complete a premarital education course, the fee drops to about $16. The course must last at least six hours and be finished within 12 months of your application. A licensed counselor, therapist, or clergy member must run it. Bring the certificate of completion to the probate court. This discount saves Martinez couples $40.
Additional certified copies cost $10 each. Ask for them at the time of application or contact the court later. Cash and most cards are accepted. Call (706) 868-3355 to confirm payment options before you go.
After Your Martinez Wedding
The officiant signs the license after the ceremony. Return the signed license to the Columbia County Probate Court within 30 days. Mail it to P.O. Box 310, Evans, GA 30809, or drop it off in person at the office.
Recording takes up to 30 days. Your certified marriage certificate will arrive by mail. If 45 days pass without it, call (706) 868-3355 to follow up. Keep your own copy of the signed license until the certificate arrives.
Search Martinez Marriage Records
Search for existing marriage records from Martinez using the Georgia Probate Records search tool. The database has records from many Georgia counties, including Columbia County. Search by name and filter by county.
The Georgia Department of Public Health holds marriage records from June 1952 through August 1996. For records outside that date range, contact the Columbia County Probate Court. Third-party services like VitalChek process Georgia vital records orders for an added fee.
For older records, use the Request for Search of Marriage form from the Georgia DPH. Mail it with the required fee to the DPH office in Atlanta.
Columbia County Marriage License Records
Martinez is in Columbia County, and all marriage licenses go through the Columbia County Probate Court. For the full list of fees, office details, and forms, visit the county page.