Access Coweta County Marriage License

Marriage licenses in Coweta County come from the Probate Court in Newnan. The court handles all marriage license applications for the county, serving Newnan, Senoia, Sharpsburg, and other communities. Both applicants must visit the office together. Bring valid photo identification and payment for the license fee. Standard Georgia rates apply. Coweta County is south of Atlanta and is part of the growing metro area. The Probate Court is in the Coweta County courthouse in downtown Newnan.

Coweta County Probate Court

The Coweta County Probate Court is in Newnan. The mailing address is P.O. Box 920, Newnan, GA 30264. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Walk-in applications are accepted during business hours.

Newnan is about 40 miles south of Atlanta on Interstate 85. The courthouse is in the downtown area near the historic town square. Getting there is simple if you take Exit 47 off I-85 and head south on Highway 34.

Parking is free around the courthouse. The Probate Court shares the building with other county offices. Look for directional signs inside or ask at the main entrance. The staff is helpful and can walk you through the application process.

Coweta County Marriage License Requirements

Both people must appear in person. No one can fill out the application for someone who is not there. Each applicant needs a valid photo ID. A driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID will do.

If you have been married before, bring certified documentation. A final divorce decree, annulment order, or death certificate is required. The court must confirm that any previous marriage is fully resolved.

Georgia eliminated the blood test requirement in 2003. There is no waiting period. The license is issued on the spot. It does not expire. If at least one of you is a Georgia resident, you can apply in any county. Non-residents must get the license in the county where the ceremony happens.

You must be at least 18 years old to get a marriage license. A 17-year-old may apply with emancipation documentation. The other party must not be more than four years older. Both must have completed premarital education. No one under 17 is eligible.

Marriage License Fees

Coweta County charges the standard Georgia fee of $56. If both applicants completed a qualifying premarital education program, the cost is $16. The course must include at least six hours and be completed within 12 months of the application date.

Both people take the course together. It must be taught by a licensed counselor, therapist, psychologist, or active member of the clergy. Bring the certificate of completion when you visit the Probate Court. The reduced fee is not available once you have paid the full amount.

Certified copies of marriage certificates cost $10 each. Request them at the Coweta County Probate Court by visiting in person or by mail. For records from June 1952 through August 1996, the Georgia Department of Public Health also maintains copies.

After the Wedding

Your officiant signs the marriage license after the ceremony. Return the signed license to the Coweta County Probate Court within 30 days. You can mail it to P.O. Box 920, Newnan, GA 30264 or bring it in person. The court records the document and mails your marriage certificate. Processing takes up to 30 days.

Contact the Probate Court at (770) 254-2690 if your certificate has not arrived within 45 days. Check that the officiant signed all required fields before you turn in the license. Incomplete forms cause the most delays.

Georgia Marriage License Process

The application must be in writing and verified under oath. You provide full names, birth dates, addresses, and parents' names. The form also asks whether you completed premarital education and whether either applicant was previously married.

Start the application through the Georgia Probate Records portal. Print the completed form and bring it to the Coweta County Probate Court. This saves time during your visit but does not replace the in-person requirement.

For searching past records, the marriage record search tool is useful. The Georgia.gov marriage license page provides a general overview that applies across all counties.

Cities in Coweta County

Newnan is the county seat and the largest city in Coweta County. Senoia and Sharpsburg are also in the county. All residents apply at the Probate Court in Newnan.

Nearby Counties

Coweta County is southwest of Atlanta. These neighboring counties also have Probate Courts that issue marriage licenses.