Clayton County Marriage License Search

Marriage licenses in Clayton County are issued at the Probate Court in Jonesboro. The court requires both applicants to appear in person with valid photo identification. Clayton County is just south of Atlanta and close to Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. The Probate Court office is on Tara Boulevard. Standard Georgia fees apply, and the court follows all state guidelines for age requirements, documentation, and application procedures. No appointment is required for most visits, though checking with the court before your trip is always a good idea.

Clayton County Probate Court

The Clayton County Probate Court is located at 9151 Tara Boulevard in Jonesboro. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Both applicants must be at least 18 years old or have proper emancipation documents.

Walk-in applications are accepted during business hours. The staff processes marriage licenses as part of their regular duties. Plan to spend about 20 to 30 minutes at the office. Busier times like Friday afternoons may take longer.

The Probate Court building on Tara Boulevard is separate from the main courthouse. Make sure you go to the right address. Parking is available in the building lot. The office handles marriages, estates, and other probate matters.

Clayton County Marriage License Requirements

Both people must appear at the Probate Court together. You each need a valid photo ID. Accepted forms include a driver's license, state ID card, U.S. passport, or military ID. The court also accepts birth certificates as proof of age.

If either applicant was married before, bring proof that the marriage ended. A certified final divorce decree, annulment order, or death certificate of the former spouse is needed. The court will verify this before issuing the license.

Georgia has no blood test requirement. No waiting period. The license is issued the same day. It does not expire. Georgia residents can apply in any county in the state. If neither person is a Georgia resident, the license must be obtained in the county where the ceremony takes place.

Applicants must be at least 18. A 17-year-old may apply only with proof of emancipation. At least 15 days must have passed since the emancipation was granted. The other party cannot be more than four years older. No one under 17 is eligible for a marriage license in Georgia.

Marriage License Fees

Clayton County charges $56 for a standard marriage license. With a premarital education certificate, the fee is $16. The course must be at least six hours long and completed within 12 months of the application date. Both applicants attend together.

The program must be taught by a licensed counselor, social worker, therapist, psychologist, psychiatrist, or active clergy member. Bring the certificate when you apply. You cannot get the reduced fee after the license is issued.

Certified copies of the marriage certificate cost $10 each. Order them from the Clayton County Probate Court in person or by mail. For state-level records from June 1952 through August 1996, contact the Georgia Department of Public Health.

After Your Wedding

The officiant signs the license after the ceremony. Return it to the Clayton County Probate Court within 30 days. Mail or hand-deliver the signed form. The court records the license and mails your marriage certificate. This usually takes up to 30 days.

If more than 45 days pass without getting your certificate, call the Probate Court at (770) 477-3305. Ask the staff to check on the status. The most common issue is a missing signature from the officiant.

Clayton County Marriage License Online

You can fill out the application ahead of time using the Georgia Probate Records portal. Print the completed form and bring it to the Probate Court. This saves time during your visit.

Search for past marriage records through the marriage record search tool. The Georgia.gov marriage license page provides a general overview of the state process and links to county resources.

Cities in Clayton County

Clayton County includes Jonesboro, Riverdale, Forest Park, Morrow, and Lake City. All marriage license applications go through the Probate Court in Jonesboro. None of the cities in Clayton County currently have a separate page on this site.

Nearby Counties

Clayton County borders Fulton, Henry, Fayette, and other metro Atlanta counties. Georgia residents can apply for a license in any county.