Find Peach County Marriage License
Marriage licenses in Peach County are issued at the Probate Court in Fort Valley. Both people who plan to get married must come to the court together and bring valid photo ID. The standard fee is $56. If you have completed a premarital education course, the fee is $16. Peach County is in central Georgia, south of Macon. Georgia requires no blood test and no waiting period for a marriage license. You can apply and have the ceremony on the same day if that suits your plans.
Peach County Marriage License Quick Facts
Peach County Probate Court
The Peach County Probate Court in Fort Valley issues all marriage licenses for the county. Fort Valley is the county seat. The office is small and the staff handles marriage applications along with other probate matters.
| Office | Peach County Probate Court |
|---|---|
| Address | P.O. Box 389, Fort Valley, GA 31030 |
| Phone | (478) 825-5331 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Fort Valley is about 25 miles south of Macon. The courthouse has free parking. The town is small and the building is not hard to find. Call ahead if you want to make sure the office is open and ready to process your application before you drive in.
Peach County Marriage License Requirements
Both people must appear at the court together. No proxies are allowed. Each applicant needs to bring a valid form of photo ID. The court accepts:
- State driver's license or ID card
- Valid U.S. passport
- Certified birth certificate
- Military ID
Were you married before? You need a certified copy of your divorce decree or the death certificate of your former spouse. The court must confirm that prior marriages ended. Both people must be 18 or older. OCGA 19-3-2 sets the age rules for Georgia marriages. No blood test is required.
Georgia residents can apply for a license in any county. You do not have to live in Peach County. Couples from out of state must apply in the county where the wedding will happen.
Peach County Marriage License Fees
The fee is $56 for a standard marriage license. With a premarital education certificate, the fee drops to $16. The course has to be at least six hours and taught by a licensed counselor, therapist, or clergy member. Complete it within 12 months of applying.
Have the certificate ready when you visit. If you forget it, you will pay $56. Call (478) 825-5331 to verify which payment methods the office takes. All fees are non-refundable.
Georgia Marriage License Resources
Statewide marriage license information is available at georgia.gov. The information applies to every county in Georgia.
For anything specific to the Peach County office, contact the Probate Court in Fort Valley.
After the Wedding
The officiant signs the license after your wedding. Then the signed license must go back to the Peach County Probate Court within 30 days. OCGA 19-3-30 requires this. Mail it or drop it off in person.
Once the court records it, they send the marriage certificate to you by mail. This takes up to 30 days. If 45 days pass and it has not arrived, call (478) 825-5331 to check.
Keep your marriage certificate in a safe location. You will need it for many things, from changing your name to updating your insurance. Extra copies are available from the Peach County Probate Court.
Apply Online or Search Records
Start the application at the Georgia Probate Records portal. Fill it out, print it, and take it to the Peach County Probate Court. You still need to show up with ID and payment in person.
Search existing marriage records using the marriage record search tool. The state vital records office at dph.georgia.gov has records from June 1952 to August 1996. For other dates, the Peach County Probate Court can help.
Who Can Officiate a Wedding in Peach County
Georgia law gives several types of people the right to perform a wedding. Any judge, including superior court judges, magistrate judges, and probate judges, can officiate. Ministers, priests, rabbis, and other religious leaders who are ordained or authorized by their denomination also qualify. The Peach County Probate Judge can perform ceremonies at the courthouse if you ask.
Friends or family members can get ordained online and officiate your wedding in Georgia. The state does not restrict which organizations can ordain someone. Just make sure the person signs the license after the ceremony. That signed license has to go back to the Peach County Probate Court within 30 days, or there could be issues with the recording.
Nearby Counties
Peach County borders several counties in central Georgia. Georgia residents can get a marriage license from any county probate court.