Find Warner Robins Marriage Licenses
Marriage licenses in Warner Robins are issued by the Houston County Probate Court. The City of Warner Robins does not handle marriage license applications. Residents need to go to the probate court in Perry, which is the county seat. Warner Robins is the largest city in Houston County with a population of about 86,000. It is home to Robins Air Force Base, and many military families apply for marriage licenses at this court. The drive from Warner Robins to Perry takes about 15 minutes.
Warner Robins Marriage License Quick Facts
Where to Apply for a Warner Robins Marriage License
Warner Robins residents apply at the Houston County Probate Court in Perry. The probate court handles all marriage license applications for Houston County. There is no satellite office in Warner Robins itself, so you will need to make the trip to Perry.
You can learn more about the process through the Georgia.gov marriage license page, which gives a general overview of requirements for all counties.
The state website provides general guidance, but you should call the Houston County Probate Court for the most current local details.
| Court | Houston County Probate Court |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | P.O. Box 4627, Perry, GA 31069 |
| Phone | (478) 218-4710 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Call ahead to confirm office hours and ask if you need to bring anything beyond the standard list. The staff can tell you if any local rules or procedures differ from the general Georgia requirements. The mailing address is a P.O. box, so check with the office for the physical street address before you drive there.
Warner Robins Marriage License Requirements
Both people must appear in person at the Houston County Probate Court. No proxy applications are allowed. Each applicant must be at least 18 years old. Georgia law allows a 17-year-old to apply only with proof of legal emancipation.
Bring a valid photo ID. The court accepts:
- State-issued driver's license or ID card
- Certified birth certificate (original, English translation if foreign)
- Valid U.S. or foreign passport
- Military ID (common for Robins AFB personnel)
If either person was married before, a certified copy of the final divorce decree, annulment, or death certificate is needed. The probate court must verify that the prior marriage has ended. Blood tests have not been required in Georgia since July 2003.
Military families stationed at Robins Air Force Base should know that active duty members can use a military ID as their sole form of identification. Georgia residents can apply at any county probate court in the state, not just Houston County. If neither person lives in Georgia, the license must come from the county where the ceremony will be held.
Marriage License Fees in Warner Robins
The Houston County Probate Court charges $56 for a standard marriage license. This is one of the more common fee amounts across Georgia counties. One certified copy of the marriage certificate is included with the fee.
If you complete a premarital education course, the fee drops to $16. The course must be at least six hours, done within 12 months of your application date, and led by a licensed counselor, therapist, or clergy member. Bring the completion certificate to the court. This saves you $40 on the license fee.
Additional certified copies cost $10 each. Call the court at (478) 218-4710 to confirm accepted payment methods. Fees are non-refundable once the application is processed.
After Your Warner Robins Wedding
The officiant signs the marriage license right after the ceremony. Return the signed license to the Houston County Probate Court within 30 days. You can mail it to P.O. Box 4627, Perry, GA 31069, or drop it off at the courthouse.
Recording takes up to 30 days. Your certified marriage certificate will arrive by mail after that. If you have not received it within 45 days, contact the probate court. For name changes, take your certified marriage certificate to the Social Security office and the Georgia Department of Driver Services. Military spouses should also update their records through the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS).
Search Warner Robins Marriage Records
Look up marriage records from Warner Robins through the Georgia Probate Records search tool. This database covers participating Georgia counties. Search by name and filter by county or date range.
The Georgia Department of Public Health holds marriage records from June 1952 to August 1996. For records outside that range, contact the Houston County Probate Court directly. Third-party vendors like VitalChek can help process Georgia vital records orders for an added service fee.
Older marriage records from Houston County may be stored at the probate court or at the state archives. Call (478) 218-4710 if you need help finding a record from before the digital age.
Houston County Marriage License Records
Warner Robins is in Houston County, and the Houston County Probate Court in Perry handles all marriage license applications. For the full list of fees, services, and contact details, visit the county page.