Pulaski County Marriage License

Pulaski County marriage licenses are issued by the Probate Court in Hawkinsville, the county seat. Pulaski County is a small county in central Georgia along the Ocmulgee River. The Probate Court is the only office that processes marriage license applications in the county. Both applicants need to appear in person with valid photo identification. The fee is $56, or $16 if you have completed a premarital education course. No blood test is needed, and Georgia has no waiting period for marriage licenses.

Pulaski County Probate Court

The Pulaski County Probate Court handles all marriage license applications for the county. The court is in Hawkinsville, which is the county seat. The staff is used to helping couples through the marriage license process. They can answer any questions about what you need to bring or how the process works.

Call the Probate Court at (478) 783-1910 if you need to check on anything before your visit. Pulaski County is a smaller county, so the office may have limited staff at certain times. Calling ahead ensures someone will be available to help when you arrive. Walk-ins are accepted during business hours.

Marriage License Requirements

Both people must visit the Pulaski County Probate Court at the same time. You cannot send one person by themselves. Each applicant must present a valid form of photo identification. The court checks your identity and age before issuing a license.

Acceptable ID includes:

• State-issued driver's license or ID card
• Current U.S. passport
• Certified birth certificate
• Military identification

If you have been married before, you must show proof the prior marriage is over. That means a certified divorce decree, annulment, or death certificate. The Probate Court cannot process your application without this documentation. Both applicants must be 18 or older. Georgia law no longer allows marriage for anyone under 18.

No blood test is needed. That rule has been gone since 2003. There is no waiting period. You can have the ceremony the same day you get the license if you want. Georgia residents can apply at any county Probate Court. Non-residents can apply here, but the ceremony must take place in Pulaski County if neither person lives in Georgia. Your Social Security number is required on the form.

Pulaski County Marriage License Fees

A standard marriage license in Pulaski County costs $56. Couples with a premarital education certificate pay $16. The course has to be at least six hours. It must have been completed within 12 months of the application. Bring the certificate when you come to the court.

The fee is due at the time of application. It cannot be refunded. Ask the court ahead of time what payment methods they accept. Some smaller county offices may prefer cash or checks over credit cards.

Certified copies of the marriage certificate are available for a fee once the marriage has been recorded. These copies are what you need for name changes, tax filings, and insurance updates. Contact the court for the current price per copy.

After the Wedding Ceremony

Your officiant needs to sign the marriage license right after the ceremony. The signed license then goes back to the Pulaski County Probate Court. You have 30 days to return it. This is a state law requirement. Not returning the license on time could delay the official recording of your marriage.

Once the court records the marriage, you can order certified copies of the marriage certificate. Allow a few weeks for the recording to be processed. If you need copies quickly, ask the court what the turnaround time is.

The state vital records office at dph.georgia.gov holds Georgia marriage records from June 1952 through August 1996. For records outside that range, the Pulaski County Probate Court is the source.

Pulaski County Marriage License Online

You can fill out the marriage license application at georgiaprobaterecords.com before your visit. Print the form and bring it to the Pulaski County Probate Court. This helps speed up the process at the counter. But you still have to appear in person with your ID and pay the fee there.

To look up existing marriage records in Pulaski County, try the marriage record search page. For general guidance on the marriage license process in Georgia, visit georgia.gov.

Keep in mind that no Georgia county completes the marriage license process entirely online. The in-person visit is a state requirement. The online form is just a way to get a head start on the paperwork.

Who Can Officiate Weddings

Georgia law allows judges, ordained ministers, and other authorized officials to perform wedding ceremonies. Any judge of a state or federal court in Georgia is eligible. Clergy from any denomination can officiate. The officiant does not need to register with Pulaski County before the ceremony.

After the ceremony, the officiant signs the license and makes sure it is returned to the Probate Court within 30 days. That is their main legal responsibility. If you have any concerns about whether your officiant qualifies, contact the court.

Nearby Counties

Pulaski County is in central Georgia. These neighboring counties also issue marriage licenses at their Probate Courts. Georgia residents can apply in any county.