Toombs County Marriage License Lookup

Marriage licenses in Toombs County are handled by the Probate Court in Lyons. Lyons is the county seat and home to the only office that issues marriage licenses in the county. Both applicants need to visit together with photo ID and the license fee. The standard rate is $56, and couples with a premarital education certificate pay $16. No blood test is required in Georgia, and there is no waiting period. The license can be used the same day it is issued, making it easy to plan your wedding on your own timeline.

Toombs County Probate Court

You apply for a marriage license at the Toombs County Probate Court in Lyons. The court is open Monday through Friday. Walk-ins are accepted during office hours. The staff can guide you through the paperwork if you have questions about the form or the process.

General state information is available on the Georgia marriage license page. It covers the rules that apply in all 159 counties.

What the state outlines applies directly to Toombs County as well.

Lyons is a small city in southeast Georgia. The courthouse is easy to find in the center of town. Bring everything you need to avoid a second trip.

What You Need for a Marriage License

Both of you must show up at the Toombs County Probate Court in person. No one can apply for you. Each applicant needs valid photo ID. The court verifies identity before issuing any license.

Accepted ID types:

• Driver's license or state-issued ID
• Valid U.S. passport
• Certified birth certificate
• Military ID

If you were previously married, bring proof that the marriage is over. A certified divorce decree or death certificate works. The court will not issue a new license without that documentation.

Georgia does not require a blood test. There is no residency requirement for Georgia residents. Non-residents can only apply in the county where the wedding will take place. You must be 18 or older to get a marriage license.

Marriage License Fees

A standard marriage license in Toombs County is $56. The reduced rate of $16 applies when both applicants present a premarital education certificate. The program must be at least six hours and completed within 12 months of your application.

The fee is due at the time you apply. It is non-refundable. Call (912) 526-6355 to find out what forms of payment the court takes. Cash and checks are standard. Card acceptance varies by office.

Certified copies of the marriage certificate are available later for a small fee. You can request them from the Toombs County Probate Court in person or by mail. A few extra copies make life easier when you start updating your records.

After the Ceremony

The officiant signs the marriage license once the wedding is done. That signed license must be returned to the Toombs County Probate Court within 30 days. Drop it off or put it in the mail. Returning it on time is your responsibility.

The court then records the license and mails you a certified marriage certificate. This is the legal proof of your marriage. Processing takes a couple of weeks in most cases. If you have not received it after 45 days, call the court to check on it.

You will use this certificate for name changes at the Social Security office, on your driver's license, at banks, and for insurance purposes. Store it somewhere safe. Getting a replacement if lost takes extra time and money.

Toombs County Marriage Records

Search Toombs County marriage records at the Georgia Probate Records search page. The tool is free and you can look up records by name.

Start your application before you visit by using the online application form. Print it out and bring it to the Lyons courthouse.

The Georgia Department of Public Health vital records office stores state marriage records from June 1952 to August 1996. For other dates, the Toombs County Probate Court is the right place to look.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Toombs County. As a Georgia resident, you can get a license at any county probate court.