Calhoun County Marriage License
Marriage license applications for Calhoun County are handled at the Probate Court in Morgan. Both people who want to get married need to visit the court together with valid photo identification. Calhoun County is a small, rural county in southwest Georgia. The fee is $56 for a standard marriage license. Couples who have completed a qualifying premarital education program pay $16 instead. Georgia has no blood test requirement and no waiting period, which means the court can issue your license on the same day you apply. Morgan is the county seat and the only place to file in Calhoun County.
Calhoun County License Quick Facts
Calhoun County Probate Court
Morgan is a small town, and the probate court is the only office where marriage licenses are issued in Calhoun County. The court is open during normal weekday hours. Because it is a small office, you may want to call ahead and make sure someone is available to help when you arrive.
| Office | Calhoun County Probate Court |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | P.O. Box 69, Morgan, GA 39866 |
| Phone | (229) 849-2715 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Need directions? Call (229) 849-2715. The P.O. Box is for mail only. The courthouse is in the center of town. Parking is free and plentiful in Morgan.
What Do You Need to Apply
Both applicants must show up together. This is required. Each person needs valid photo ID. The court accepts:
- Driver's license or state ID card
- U.S. passport
- Certified birth certificate
- Military ID
If either person was previously married, bring a certified copy of the divorce decree or death certificate. The court has to confirm the prior marriage ended before it will issue a new license.
Applicants must be 18 or older under Georgia law. OCGA 19-3-2 allows a 17-year-old to apply with proof of emancipation and a premarital education certificate. The age gap between the parties cannot exceed four years. No one under 17 can get married in Georgia.
You fill out the application form with full names, birth dates, addresses, and parents' names. You sign it under oath. Each applicant also signs a form confirming they received the AIDS/HIV information brochure required by OCGA 19-3-35.1.
Fee Information
Standard fee is $56. With a premarital education certificate, it is $16. The course needs to be at least six hours and done within the last 12 months. A licensed professional or clergy member must have led it. OCGA 19-3-30.1 provides the legal basis for this discount.
Present the certificate when you apply. Without it, you pay $56. Fees are non-refundable. Check with the court about which forms of payment they accept.
After the Ceremony
The officiant signs the marriage license. The signed license goes back to the Calhoun County Probate Court within 30 days. This is required by OCGA 19-3-30. You can mail it or bring it in.
The court records the license and mails your certificate. Allow about 30 days. If it does not arrive within 45 days, contact the court. You will need the certificate for name changes, insurance, and other updates.
Georgia Marriage License Guide
The state website at georgia.gov provides a general overview of the Georgia marriage license process.
The state page covers the basics for every county. For Calhoun County details, call the probate court in Morgan.
Online Application and Records
Fill out the application ahead of time at the Georgia Probate Records portal. Print it and bring it with you. An in-person visit is still needed.
For existing records, the marriage record search tool may help. The state vital records office has records from June 1952 to August 1996. For other years, contact the Calhoun County Probate Court.
Who Can Officiate a Wedding in Georgia
Georgia allows many types of people to perform wedding ceremonies. Ordained ministers and clergy of any faith can do it. Judges, magistrates, and justices of the peace are also authorized. Court clerks and city recorders may officiate in certain situations. There is no requirement for the officiant to live in Calhoun County or anywhere in Georgia.
Online ordination counts too. A friend or relative can get ordained through a web-based ministry and legally marry you. Georgia has no officiant registration process. The big thing is that whoever performs the ceremony must sign the license and make sure it goes back to the Calhoun County Probate Court within 30 days. That part is not optional.
Nearby Counties
Calhoun County is in southwest Georgia. Georgia residents can apply in any county for their marriage license.