Gordon County Marriage License

Marriage license applications for Gordon County are processed at the Probate Court in Calhoun. Gordon County is in northwest Georgia along I-75, making the courthouse easy to reach from several nearby cities. The probate court is the only office in the county that issues marriage licenses. Both people must come in together with valid photo ID and the filing fee. Walk-in service is available during regular hours. Most applications take less than 30 minutes to complete when your documents are ready.

Gordon County Probate Court

The Gordon County Probate Court in Calhoun issues all marriage licenses for the county. The court is in the Gordon County Courthouse downtown. Walk-in applications are accepted and handled promptly during regular hours.

Calhoun is about an hour north of Atlanta on I-75. The courthouse is downtown and easy to find. Plan to arrive with time to spare before closing. The court does not process applications on weekends or state holidays.

Call (706) 629-1455 for any questions about the process or to check what payment methods the court accepts. The staff is used to helping couples through the steps.

Marriage License Requirements in Gordon County

Both applicants must come to the Gordon County Probate Court in person. You cannot send someone on your behalf. Each person needs valid photo ID. Accepted forms include:

• State-issued driver's license or ID
• Valid passport
• Certified birth certificate
• Military identification

If either person was married before, a certified copy of the final divorce decree or death certificate is required. The court cannot issue a license without proof that all prior marriages have been legally ended.

Georgia has no blood test rule and no waiting period. You must be at least 18 to apply. A person who is 17 can apply only with a court order of emancipation. No one under 17 can get a marriage license in Georgia.

Start the application online at the Georgia Probate Records portal. Print it and bring it with you to the court. Georgia residents can apply at any county probate court in the state.

Gordon County Marriage License Fees

The marriage license fee in Gordon County is $56. With a premarital counseling certificate, the fee is $16. The counseling program must include at least six hours and be completed within 12 months of your application.

The reduced fee is a Georgia state benefit. Programs from counselors, religious leaders, or approved online courses qualify. Bring the signed completion certificate when you file. The court cannot apply the discount retroactively.

Verify accepted payment methods by calling the court at (706) 629-1455 before your visit.

Gordon County Marriage License Online

For a full guide to the statewide process, see the Georgia.gov marriage license page.

This page walks through the requirements, fees, and after-ceremony steps. It applies to every county, including Gordon County.

After the Ceremony in Gordon County

The officiant signs the marriage license once the ceremony is done. Return the signed license to the Gordon County Probate Court within 30 days. You can mail it or bring it to the Calhoun courthouse.

After the court records it, they mail a certified marriage certificate to you. This takes several weeks. If it has not arrived within 45 days, contact the court. Copy the signed license before you return it so you have a record of your own.

The certified marriage certificate is what you use for name changes, insurance, and legal updates. Request extra copies from the court if needed.

Search Gordon County Marriage Records

Gordon County marriage records are stored at the Probate Court in Calhoun. Call (706) 629-1455 to request a record or certified copy. You can also search the Georgia Probate Records search tool for online access.

The Georgia Department of Public Health has state marriage records from June 1952 through August 1996. For records outside that range, the county court is the primary source.

Courthouse Weddings in Gordon County

Some couples like to keep it simple. A courthouse wedding at the Gordon County Probate Court in Calhoun is one way to do that. Ask the probate judge if they can perform the ceremony. Call (706) 629-1455 to check availability and find out if there is an extra fee.

Since Georgia has no waiting period, you can get your license and have the wedding at the courthouse on the same visit. Bring a witness if the court asks for one. Keep the guest list small because the office space is limited. A courthouse wedding is legal and valid, just like any other ceremony.

Nearby Counties

Gordon County is in northwest Georgia along I-75. These counties are nearby and also have probate courts that issue marriage licenses.