Haralson County Marriage License Search

Marriage license applications in Haralson County are processed at the Probate Court in Buchanan. This is a small county in west Georgia near the Alabama state line. Both applicants need to visit the court together to file the application. The office staff can walk you through each step. No appointment is needed, and the license is usually ready the same day you apply. Bring proper ID and the filing fee. Calling the office ahead of time is a smart move if you are driving in from out of the area.

Haralson County Probate Court

All marriage licenses in Haralson County are issued by the Probate Court in Buchanan. The courthouse is on the town square. Staff are used to handling marriage license applications and can answer your questions when you arrive.

For a statewide look at how marriage licensing works in Georgia, see the georgia.gov marriage license page.

That page lays out the general steps that apply in every Georgia county.

Plan your visit during normal business hours. The court may close during lunch or for scheduled court hearings. A quick call can help you avoid a wasted trip. The office handles walk-ins on a first-come basis.

Requirements for a Haralson County Marriage License

Georgia law sets the rules for marriage licenses statewide. Both people must appear at the Probate Court together. Each person needs a valid photo ID. You must be at least 18 to apply.

• Valid driver's license or state-issued photo ID
• Certified copy of birth certificate
• Valid U.S. passport
• Military ID

If you have been married before, you need a certified copy of your final divorce decree, annulment, or a death certificate for your former spouse. The court won't process a new license until they see that proof. Social Security numbers are required on the application but you don't need to have the physical card with you.

There is no blood test. Georgia got rid of that years ago. There is also no waiting period. Once the Haralson County Probate Court hands you the license, you can get married that same day if you want. The license does not expire under Georgia law, though you should have the ceremony and return the signed license within a reasonable time.

You can fill out the application online before your visit. Go to georgiaprobaterecords.com and complete the form. Print it and bring it to the courthouse. This speeds things up at the window.

Haralson County Marriage License Fees

The fee for a standard marriage license in Haralson County is $56. If you completed a qualifying premarital education course, the fee drops to $16. That is a big savings. The course must last at least six hours and be done within 12 months before your application.

Bring the premarital education certificate when you apply. Without it, you pay the full $56. Fees are non-refundable. Check with the court about what forms of payment they take. Smaller courts sometimes prefer cash or money orders over cards.

One certified copy of the marriage certificate is included in the fee. You get it after the signed license is returned and recorded. Additional copies cost about $10 each. Order extras if you need them for insurance, bank accounts, or name change paperwork.

After the Wedding Ceremony

The officiant must sign the license after the ceremony. Then the signed license needs to come back to the Haralson County Probate Court within 30 days. Georgia law requires this. Late returns can create issues with your official marriage record.

Send the signed license to: Haralson County Probate Court, P.O. Box 489, Buchanan, GA 30113. You can also hand-deliver it. After the court records the marriage, they will mail your certified marriage certificate. Allow two to four weeks for processing.

If more than 45 days pass and you still don't have your certificate, call the court at (770) 646-2005. They can check the status and let you know if anything is missing. It is a good idea to keep a copy of the signed license before mailing it, just in case.

Haralson County Marriage Record Search

To look up marriage records in Haralson County, try the Georgia Probate Records search tool. It covers many Georgia counties and lets you search by name. Results may include the date of the marriage and the names of both parties.

State-level records from June 1952 through August 1996 are held by the Georgia Department of Public Health. Visit dph.georgia.gov/VitalRecords for more details. For records outside those years, the Haralson County Probate Court keeps its own files.

You can request certified copies by mail. Send your request to the court with the full names, approximate marriage date, and a check or money order. In-person requests are also handled at the courthouse during business hours.

Nearby Counties

Haralson County shares borders with several Georgia counties. If another courthouse is closer, you are free to apply for your marriage license there instead.