Glynn County Marriage License Search

Marriage license applications in Glynn County are filed at the Probate Court in Brunswick. Glynn County includes the coastal communities of Brunswick, St. Simons Island, Jekyll Island, and Sea Island. The area is a well-known destination for beach and island weddings, so the probate court handles a significant number of marriage license applications. Both applicants must come to the court in person with valid photo ID. Walk-ins are taken during business hours. If you are planning a destination wedding on the Golden Isles, this is where you get your license.

Glynn County Probate Court Details

The Glynn County Probate Court in Brunswick issues marriage licenses for the county. The court is in the Glynn County Courthouse. Staff process applications during regular hours and are familiar with working with both local residents and out-of-state couples planning destination weddings.

The courthouse is in downtown Brunswick. If you are staying on St. Simons Island or Jekyll Island, the drive to the courthouse takes about 15 to 30 minutes depending on which island. Plan to come during a weekday since the court is closed on weekends.

Non-Georgia residents who are getting married in Glynn County must apply for their license here. Georgia residents can apply at any county, but if you want the license filed in Glynn County, apply at this courthouse. Call (912) 554-7400 with any questions.

Marriage License Requirements in Glynn County

Both people must appear in person at the Glynn County Probate Court. No proxy applications are allowed. Each applicant needs valid photo identification such as a driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID.

If either applicant was previously married, you need a certified copy of the final divorce decree or a death certificate. The court must see official certified documents. Regular copies will not be accepted.

You must be at least 18 to apply. A 17-year-old needs an emancipation order from a court. Georgia does not require blood tests or waiting periods. Once you get the license, you can hold the ceremony right away. This is helpful for couples traveling to Glynn County for a destination wedding who want to take care of everything in a short window.

Use the online application to fill out the form before your trip. Print it and bring it to the courthouse. This saves time at the office, which matters when you have wedding plans to finalize.

Glynn County Marriage License Fees

A marriage license in Glynn County costs $56. Couples who present a premarital education certificate pay $16 instead. The program must be at least six hours and completed within 12 months of the application date.

This discount is set by Georgia state law. Programs from licensed counselors, religious organizations, or approved online courses qualify. Have the signed certificate ready when you file.

Call (912) 554-7400 to confirm what forms of payment the court accepts. Some Georgia courts take cash and cards, while others are more limited.

Glynn County Marriage License Resources

The Georgia.gov marriage license page covers the statewide process for getting a marriage license.

Review this resource to understand the full process. The rules on this page apply at the Glynn County Probate Court just like at every other court in the state.

After Your Coastal Wedding

The officiant signs the marriage license after the ceremony. The signed license must be returned to the Glynn County Probate Court within 30 days. Mail it or deliver it in person to the courthouse in Brunswick.

If you are heading home after a destination wedding, mailing the license is the easiest option. Send it to the address above. The court will record the license and mail your certified marriage certificate. Processing takes a few weeks. Call the court if it has not arrived within 45 days.

Before you send the signed license, copy it for your files. The certified marriage certificate is what you will use for name changes, insurance, and other legal matters going forward.

Search Glynn County Marriage Records

Marriage records for Glynn County are on file at the Probate Court. Contact the office at (912) 554-7400 to request a certified copy or check on a record. The Georgia Probate Records search tool can help you find records online.

State marriage records from June 1952 through August 1996 are kept by the Georgia Department of Public Health. For records outside that period, the Glynn County Probate Court is the right place to look.

Nearby Counties

Glynn County is on the Georgia coast. These neighboring counties also have probate courts that issue marriage licenses.