Search Taliaferro County Marriage License

Marriage licenses in Taliaferro County are handled by the Probate Court in Crawfordville, the county seat. Taliaferro is one of the smallest counties in Georgia by population, so the probate court office tends to be quiet and appointments are rarely needed. Both applicants must show up in person with valid ID. The standard fee is $56, or $16 if you have completed a premarital education program. Georgia has no waiting period, so your license is valid the same day you get it. Call the office to confirm hours before making the drive out to Crawfordville.

Taliaferro County Probate Court

The Taliaferro County Probate Court is located in Crawfordville. This is a small office that serves one of the least populated counties in the entire state. Despite its size, the court provides the same marriage license services as larger counties. You will work directly with the probate judge or a staff member when applying.

For general information about getting married in Georgia, visit the official state marriage license page. It covers the basics that apply across all 159 counties.

State guidelines apply the same way here as they do in the bigger counties.

Since this is a small office, it is best to call before your visit. Staff availability can vary day to day, and you want to make sure someone is there who can process your application.

What You Need to Apply

Both people must appear together at the Taliaferro County Probate Court. No exceptions. You each need a valid photo ID. The court checks your identity before it processes anything.

Accepted ID types are:

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

Previously married? You will need to bring a certified copy of the final divorce decree or a death certificate for a deceased spouse. The court must confirm your prior marriage has been legally ended. Georgia dropped the blood test requirement in 2003, so you do not need any medical paperwork.

You must be 18 or older to get a marriage license in Georgia. There is no residency requirement. You do not have to live in Taliaferro County or anywhere in Georgia. Out-of-state couples can apply here if they plan to wed in the county, though Georgia residents can use any county they choose.

Marriage License Fees

A standard marriage license in Taliaferro County costs $56. Couples who finish a premarital education course of at least six hours can pay the reduced fee of $16 instead. That is a savings of $40. The course must have been completed within the past 12 months, and you need to bring the certificate when you apply.

The fee is paid at the time of application. It is non-refundable. Contact the court at (706) 456-2123 to ask about accepted payment methods. Smaller county offices may not take credit cards, so bring cash or a check to be safe.

If you need certified copies of your marriage certificate later, the probate court charges a small fee per copy. You can request them in person or by mail with the right paperwork and payment.

After Your Wedding

The person who performs your ceremony must sign the marriage license. This could be a minister, judge, or other authorized officiant. The signed license needs to go back to the Taliaferro County Probate Court within 30 days of the wedding date.

Once the court records the completed license, you get a certified marriage certificate. This is the legal proof of your marriage. Keep it in a safe place. You will use it for name changes on your Social Security card, driver's license, bank accounts, and more.

If the license is not returned within 30 days, contact the Taliaferro County Probate Court to find out your options. Delays can cause issues with your official records, so do not put it off.

Find Marriage Records in Taliaferro County

Search for Taliaferro County marriage records using the Georgia Probate Records database. It is free to search. You can look up records by the names of either spouse or by date.

Want to start your application before visiting the court? Use the online marriage application to fill out your information ahead of time. Print it and bring it to the Crawfordville office.

The Georgia Department of Public Health maintains state marriage records from June 1952 to August 1996. For records before or after those dates, contact the Taliaferro County Probate Court directly.

Nearby Counties

You can get a marriage license at any Georgia county probate court. If Taliaferro County is not convenient, consider one of these neighboring counties.