Montgomery County Marriage License

Marriage licenses for Montgomery County are issued at the Probate Court in Mount Vernon. Both applicants must visit the court in person and bring valid photo ID. The standard fee is $56. Couples with a premarital education certificate pay $16 instead. Montgomery County is a rural county in southeast Georgia. There is no blood test and no waiting period. The process is straightforward and the staff at the Mount Vernon courthouse can help you through the steps quickly.

Montgomery County Probate Court

All marriage licenses in Montgomery County are issued at the Probate Court in Mount Vernon. This is the county seat. The office is small but the staff is used to processing marriage license applications and can answer your questions on the spot.

Mount Vernon is a small town and the courthouse is not hard to find. Free parking is available. Since this is a rural area, wait times are usually short. Get there with enough time before closing so you can finish the whole application in one visit.

What You Need to Apply

Both people must be at the court at the same time. There are no proxies allowed. Each applicant needs a valid form of photo ID. Montgomery County accepts the following:

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

Were you married before? Bring a certified copy of the divorce decree or a death certificate for your former spouse. The probate court must see this documentation before they can issue your license. Both people must be at least 18 under OCGA 19-3-2. No blood test is needed in Georgia.

Georgia residents can apply in any county. You do not need to live in Montgomery County. Couples from out of state must apply in the county where the ceremony will take place.

Montgomery County Marriage License Fees

The standard fee is $56. If both applicants complete a qualifying premarital education course, the fee is $16. The course must be at least six hours and led by a licensed counselor, therapist, or clergy member. Finish it within 12 months of your application.

Have your completion certificate with you when you apply. You cannot get the discount without it. Call (912) 583-2362 to ask about payment methods before you visit. Some small courts only take cash or check. All fees are non-refundable.

Georgia Marriage License Resources

The State of Georgia posts marriage license information at georgia.gov. These rules apply to every county in the state.

For local details specific to Montgomery County, the probate court in Mount Vernon is the best place to call.

After the Wedding

After the ceremony, the officiant signs the license. Return it to the Montgomery County Probate Court within 30 days. OCGA 19-3-30 requires this. You can mail it or drop it off at the courthouse.

The court records the signed license and mails you a marriage certificate. This takes up to 30 days. If you have not received your certificate after 45 days, call (912) 583-2362 to ask about the status.

Keep the marriage certificate safe. You will need it for legal name changes, insurance, tax filing, and other important tasks. Extra certified copies are available from the Montgomery County Probate Court for a small fee.

Online Application and Records

You can fill out the marriage license application online at the Georgia Probate Records portal. Print it and take it to the Montgomery County Probate Court. You still must go in person with your ID and payment.

Search existing marriage records at the marriage record search page. The state vital records office at dph.georgia.gov keeps records from June 1952 through August 1996. For records from other years, contact the Montgomery County Probate Court directly.

Courthouse Weddings in Montgomery County

Want a quick ceremony? The probate judge in Montgomery County may be able to perform your wedding at the courthouse in Mount Vernon. Call (912) 583-2362 to ask about scheduling and any fees. Georgia has no waiting period, so you could get the license and marry the same day.

Courthouse weddings are simple. Bring your witness and keep the group small. The Montgomery County courthouse is a small building, so there is not much room for a large crowd. The ceremony is short but it is legally the same as any other wedding.

Nearby Counties

Montgomery County is in southeast Georgia. These neighboring counties also issue marriage licenses through their probate courts. Georgia residents can apply in any county.