Lamar County Marriage License

Marriage license applications in Lamar County are handled at the Probate Court in Barnesville. The court is the sole issuer of marriage licenses for the county. Lamar County sits between Atlanta and Macon along Interstate 75, making it easy to reach from either city. Both applicants must appear together at the office. Bring your photo ID and the filing fee. No appointment is needed. The court takes walk-ins during normal hours and usually processes applications on the spot. If you are planning a trip from out of the area, a quick phone call can confirm hours.

Lamar County Probate Court

Marriage licenses for Lamar County are issued at the Probate Court in Barnesville. The court handles various legal matters. Marriage license applications are among the more routine services they provide. The staff is experienced and can help you through the process quickly.

A general guide to getting a marriage license in Georgia is available on the georgia.gov website.

Check the state page for an overview of requirements that apply in every Georgia county.

Barnesville is a small city, and the courthouse is easy to find. Try to arrive well before closing time, especially on Fridays. Call (770) 358-5155 if you need directions or have questions about the process.

Requirements for a Lamar County Marriage License

Both applicants must come to the court together. Each needs a valid photo ID. The age minimum is 18.

• State driver's license or ID card
• Certified birth certificate
• Valid U.S. passport
• Military ID card

Anyone who was married before must bring proof the earlier marriage ended. Certified divorce decree, annulment order, or death certificate all work. The court cannot issue a new license without this proof. Social Security numbers are needed on the form but not the actual card.

Georgia does not require a blood test. That ended in 2003. There is no waiting period. You can marry the same day you get the license. There is no residency requirement for Georgia residents. Non-residents can apply but must have the ceremony in Lamar County.

Start your application online at georgiaprobaterecords.com. Print it and bring it with you to the courthouse.

Lamar County Marriage License Fees

A standard marriage license costs $56 in Lamar County. If you completed a premarital education course, the fee is $16. The course must be at least six hours and completed within 12 months of application.

Fees are non-refundable. Check with the office about payment methods. The fee covers the license and one certified copy of the marriage certificate that is mailed after the signed license is recorded. Additional copies are about $10.

Extra copies are helpful for updating your name on government records, notifying your bank, and filing with your insurance company. Getting several at once is the easiest approach.

After the Wedding Ceremony

After the ceremony, the officiant signs the license. Return the signed license to the Lamar County Probate Court within 30 days. This is required by state law.

Mail the signed license to: Lamar County Probate Court, P.O. Box 588, Barnesville, GA 30204. In-person delivery is fine too. The court records the marriage and sends you a certified certificate. Plan for two to four weeks of processing.

If your certificate has not arrived after 45 days, call the office. They can look up the status and help you. Once it arrives, keep it safe. It is a key document for many legal and personal matters.

Lamar County Marriage Record Search

Search for Lamar County marriage records through the Georgia Probate Records search tool. You can look up records by name across many Georgia counties.

State-level marriage records from June 1952 to August 1996 are at the Georgia Department of Public Health. For other years, contact the Lamar County Probate Court in Barnesville directly.

Certified copies can be requested in person or by mail. Include both names, the approximate marriage date, and payment. Allow a few weeks for the court to process your request.

Nearby Counties

Lamar County is bordered by several counties in central Georgia. You are free to apply for a marriage license in any of them.