Access Statesboro Marriage License
Marriage licenses in Statesboro are issued by the Bulloch County Probate Court. Statesboro is the county seat of Bulloch County, so the probate court is right in town. Both people must appear in person to apply. With about 35,226 residents, Statesboro is the largest city in Bulloch County and home to Georgia Southern University. The court handles all marriage license filings, recordings, and certified copies for Bulloch County residents and anyone who qualifies to apply there.
Statesboro Marriage License Quick Facts
Where to Get a Statesboro Marriage License
Statesboro residents apply at the Bulloch County Probate Court. The office is in the Bulloch County courthouse in downtown Statesboro. Walk-ins are accepted during regular business hours. Since the court is in town, Statesboro locals can get there in just a few minutes.
Visit the Bulloch County Probate Court website to check hours and find any forms you may need before your visit.
Confirm the current schedule before heading to the courthouse, since hours may change around holidays.
| Court | Bulloch County Probate Court |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | P.O. Box 1527, Statesboro, GA 30459 |
| Phone | (912) 489-8353 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
Arrive at least 30 minutes before the office closes. Processing a marriage license takes around 20 to 30 minutes. The courthouse in downtown Statesboro has nearby parking. Many Georgia Southern students and staff use this same court for marriage licenses, so it can get busy at the start of fall and spring terms.
Statesboro Marriage License Requirements
Both people need to show up together at the Bulloch County Probate Court. No one can apply on behalf of someone else. You must be at least 18 years old. Georgia allows a 17-year-old to apply only with proof of legal emancipation. No one under 17 may marry.
Bring one of these forms of ID:
- Valid state-issued driver's license or ID
- Original or certified birth certificate (with English translation if needed)
- Valid U.S. passport
- Military ID
Previously married? Bring a certified copy of the final divorce decree, annulment, or death certificate of the former spouse. The court won't issue a new license without it. Georgia did away with blood test requirements on July 1, 2003, so no medical exam is needed.
Georgia residents can apply at any county probate court in the state. Non-residents must apply in the county where the ceremony will take place. There is no waiting period in Bulloch County. The license is valid the same day and does not expire.
Marriage License Fees in Statesboro
Bulloch County charges around $56 for a standard marriage license. The fee includes one certified copy of the marriage certificate, which the court mails to you after recording. This is a typical fee for a Georgia county.
Couples who take a qualifying premarital education course can pay about $16 instead. The course must be at least six hours long and completed within 12 months of the application. It has to be led by a licensed counselor, therapist, or clergy member. Bring the certificate of completion when you apply. This saves Statesboro couples $40 on the fee.
Additional certified copies are $10 each. You can ask for them when you apply or contact the Bulloch County Probate Court later. Cash and cards are generally accepted, but call ahead to confirm payment options.
After Your Statesboro Wedding
The officiant must sign the marriage license after the ceremony. Return the signed license to the Bulloch County Probate Court within 30 days. You can mail it to P.O. Box 1527, Statesboro, GA 30459, or bring it to the courthouse in person.
Recording can take up to 30 days. Your certified marriage certificate will arrive by mail after that. If more than 45 days pass without a certificate, call (912) 489-8353. Keep a personal copy of the signed license until the official certificate shows up in your mailbox.
Search Statesboro Marriage Records
Look up existing marriage records in Statesboro through the Georgia Probate Records search tool. The database covers records from many Georgia counties, including Bulloch County. Search by name and narrow by county.
The Georgia Department of Public Health has marriage records from June 1952 through August 1996. For records outside that range, contact the Bulloch County Probate Court. Services like VitalChek process Georgia vital records orders with extra fees.
For older records by mail, use the Request for Search of Marriage form from the Georgia DPH. Send it with the fee to the DPH office in Atlanta.
Bulloch County Marriage License Records
Statesboro is the county seat of Bulloch County, and the Bulloch County Probate Court issues all marriage licenses. For complete details on fees, forms, and resources, visit the county page.