Find Floyd County Marriage License

Marriage licenses in Floyd County are issued by the Probate Court in Rome. The court is in the Floyd County courthouse and serves all communities in the county, including Rome, Cave Spring, and surrounding areas. Both applicants must appear in person. Standard Georgia fees apply, with the standard license costing $56 or $16 with a premarital education certificate. The Probate Court processes applications on a walk-in basis during regular business hours.

Floyd County Probate Court

The Floyd County Probate Court is in Rome, the county seat. The mailing address is P.O. Box 111, Rome, GA 30162. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The court accepts walk-in marriage license applications during business hours.

Rome is in northwest Georgia, about 70 miles northwest of Atlanta. The courthouse is in downtown Rome, close to the intersection of the Etowah and Oostanaula Rivers. Parking is available on nearby streets and in public lots.

If you have questions before your visit, call (706) 291-5190. The Probate Court staff can confirm hours, payment methods, and any documents you might need for your specific situation.

Floyd County Marriage License Requirements

Both people must appear together at the Probate Court. Each applicant needs a valid photo ID. Driver's licenses, state-issued IDs, passports, and military IDs are all accepted. Proof of age is also required if your ID does not show a date of birth.

If either person was previously married, bring a certified copy of the final divorce decree, annulment, or death certificate from the most recent marriage. Without this documentation, the court cannot issue a new license.

Georgia has no blood test requirement. The state eliminated that in 2003. There is no waiting period. The license is issued the same day you apply. It does not expire. Georgia residents can apply in any county. Non-residents must get the license in the county where the ceremony will take place.

Applicants must be at least 18. A 17-year-old can apply only with proof of emancipation. Their partner cannot be more than four years older. Both must have completed premarital education in that case. No one under 17 can get a marriage license in Georgia.

Marriage License Fees

The standard fee in Floyd County is $56. With a valid premarital education certificate, the fee drops to $16. The program must be at least six hours and taken within 12 months of the application. Both applicants attend together. A licensed professional or clergy member provides the instruction.

Bring the certificate to the Probate Court when you apply. The discount cannot be applied after you have paid the full amount. All fees are non-refundable.

Certified copies of marriage certificates are $10 each. Get them from the Floyd County Probate Court by visiting in person or sending a written request by mail. The Georgia Department of Public Health keeps state-level marriage records from June 1952 to August 1996. For records outside that range, the county Probate Court is the source.

After the Wedding

The officiant signs the marriage license after your ceremony. Return the signed license to the Floyd County Probate Court within 30 days. You can mail it or drop it off in person. The court will record the license and mail your marriage certificate. Allow up to 30 days for processing and delivery.

If you have not received the certificate after 45 days, call (706) 291-5190. The staff can check on the status and help resolve any issues. Most delays come from missing signatures or incomplete forms.

Floyd County Marriage Records Online

Start the application process at the Georgia Probate Records portal. Fill it out online, print the form, and take it with you to the Floyd County Probate Court. Both people still need to appear in person.

To search for existing records, use the marriage record search tool. The Georgia.gov marriage license page has general information about the process in all Georgia counties.

Cities in Floyd County

Rome is the county seat and largest city in Floyd County. All marriage license applications go through the Probate Court in Rome.

Nearby Counties

Floyd County is in northwest Georgia. These neighboring counties also issue marriage licenses at their Probate Courts.