Search Gwinnett County Marriage License

Marriage license applications in Gwinnett County are processed at the Probate Court inside the Justice and Administration Center in Lawrenceville. The Vital Records office on the first floor handles all walk-in applications. Gwinnett is one of the largest counties in Georgia by population, and the court sees a steady stream of couples each week. Both applicants must come in together with proper identification. The office accepts walk-ins during set hours, so no appointment is needed. Just be aware that processing can take over an hour during busy times.

Gwinnett Probate Court Marriage License Office

The Gwinnett County Probate Court has two offices on the first floor of the Justice and Administration Center. Marriage license applications go to the Vital Records office. It is just past the elevators on the judicial side of the building. Look for signs once you enter.

Walk-in hours for marriage licenses run from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM and then 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The midday break means you cannot apply between 11:00 AM and noon. Plan your visit around these windows. For questions, call (770) 822-8350 or email probatecourt@gwinnettcounty.com.

The Gwinnett County Probate Court marriage license page shows the full list of requirements and current walk-in hours.

The court suggests not waiting until your ceremony day to apply. Give yourself extra time.

What You Need for a Gwinnett Marriage License

Both people must come to the courthouse together. No exceptions. Each person needs a valid government-issued photo ID. A driver's license, state ID, or passport works fine. If you were born outside the United States, bring your passport or immigration papers along with an English translation if needed.

If either person has been married before, bring the final divorce decree or a death certificate for the former spouse. The court will not issue a license without this. Georgia requires proof that any prior marriage has been legally ended.

You must be at least 18 to get a marriage license. A 17-year-old can apply only with proof of emancipation and a premarital education certificate. No one under 17 can get a license in Georgia for any reason. Blood tests have not been needed since 2003.

Gwinnett Marriage License Cost

A marriage license in Gwinnett County costs $56. With a premarital education certificate, the fee drops to $16. The education program must be at least six hours and must be done together as a couple within the past 12 months. You need the certificate in hand when you apply. Showing up without it means you pay the full $56.

Certified copies of a Gwinnett County marriage license cost $10 each. You can get these at the Probate Court in person or request them by mail. For state-level records from June 1952 to August 1996, contact the Georgia Department of Public Health.

Free Wedding Ceremonies in Gwinnett

Gwinnett County stands out among Georgia counties because the Probate Court offers free wedding ceremonies most Friday afternoons. This is a great option if you want a simple courthouse wedding at no extra cost.

The schedule for free ceremonies is as follows. English ceremonies are held at 1:00 PM and 1:30 PM. A Spanish language ceremony is available at 2:00 PM. You need a reservation, so call ahead or check the court website.

The Gwinnett County wedding ceremony page has details on how to sign up for a Friday ceremony.

You must already have a valid marriage license before the ceremony. The license and the ceremony are two separate steps.

After Your Wedding in Gwinnett County

The officiant signs the license after the ceremony. The completed license must be returned to the Gwinnett County Probate Court within 30 days. Mail it to 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30046, or drop it off in person. The court records the marriage and mails a certificate to you.

If you need extra copies later, certified copies are $10 each. You can request them at the Vital Records office during regular hours. Under Georgia law, you also need to pick the legal surname each person will use after the marriage. This goes on the application.

Gwinnett County Marriage License Online

Start your application online at the Georgia Probate Records portal. Fill it out at home, print it, and bring it along when you visit the courthouse. This can cut down your wait time at the Vital Records office.

To search for existing Gwinnett County marriage records, use the marriage record search tool. Georgia residents can also request records through the state vital records office for marriages that took place between June 1952 and August 1996.

Cities in Gwinnett County

Gwinnett County has several large cities in the northeast metro Atlanta area. All residents apply for a marriage license through the Gwinnett County Probate Court in Lawrenceville.

Nearby Counties

These counties surround Gwinnett County. You can get a marriage license in any Georgia county if at least one of you is a state resident.