Treutlen County Marriage License
Marriage licenses in Treutlen County are issued at the Probate Court in Soperton. This small county in central Georgia has one probate court office that handles all marriage license applications. Both applicants must appear in person and present valid photo identification. The standard fee is $56. Couples who have completed a qualifying premarital education program pay a reduced fee of $16. Georgia does not have a waiting period or blood test requirement, so the license is valid as soon as it is issued to you at the courthouse.
Treutlen County Marriage License Quick Facts
Treutlen County Probate Court
The Treutlen County Probate Court is in Soperton and serves as the only location to get a marriage license in the county. Soperton is a small town, and the office handles a modest number of applications each year. The staff can walk you through the process if it is your first time.
For a general guide to the Georgia marriage license process, check the official state page.
The state rules outlined on that page are the same ones that apply at the Treutlen County Probate Court.
| Office | Treutlen County Probate Court |
|---|---|
| Address | P.O. Box 96, Soperton, GA 30457 |
| Phone | (912) 529-4215 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Call ahead if you are coming from far away. Small offices sometimes have limited staff, and you want to be sure someone can help you when you arrive.
What You Need to Apply
Both people must visit the Treutlen County Probate Court in person. No one else can apply for you. Each person must bring a valid photo ID. Without proper identification, the court cannot process the application.
Accepted identification:
- State driver's license or ID card
- U.S. passport
- Certified birth certificate
- Military ID
If you have been married before, bring a certified copy of the divorce decree, annulment, or death certificate. The court must confirm the end of any prior marriage before issuing a new license. No blood test is required in Georgia. The minimum age is 18. There is no residency requirement for Georgia residents.
Non-Georgia residents can apply in Treutlen County only if the wedding ceremony will take place in the county. Otherwise, Georgia residents are free to apply in any of the state's 159 counties.
License Fees
The standard fee is $56. Couples who complete a six-hour premarital education course within the past year pay $16. Bring the course certificate when you apply. The reduced fee only applies if you have the certificate at the time of application.
Fees are non-refundable. You pay at the time of application. Call (912) 529-4215 to ask about payment methods. Cash and checks are the safest options at smaller county offices.
Certified copies of the marriage certificate are available from the probate court for a per-copy charge. Plan to order a couple of extras for name changes and other administrative needs.
After Your Wedding Ceremony
The officiant signs the license after the ceremony. The signed license goes back to the Treutlen County Probate Court within 30 days. You can mail it or drop it off. Do not delay this step.
Once recorded, the court issues a certified marriage certificate. It comes in the mail. This is the document that legally proves your marriage. Use it for name changes, tax purposes, insurance, and other legal matters.
If 45 days pass and you still have not received your certificate, call the Treutlen County Probate Court. Sometimes processing takes longer in small offices, but checking in keeps things moving.
Treutlen County Marriage Records
Search for marriage records in Treutlen County using the Georgia Probate Records search. It is free and lets you search by name or date.
Fill out your marriage application before your trip by using the online application form. Print it and bring it to the Soperton courthouse.
The Georgia Department of Public Health has state marriage records from June 1952 through August 1996. For records outside that time frame, contact the Treutlen County Probate Court directly.
Courthouse Weddings in Treutlen County
The Treutlen County Probate Judge can perform a wedding ceremony at the courthouse. This is a simple, quick option. Call (912) 529-4215 to ask about scheduling. Courthouse weddings are short. Most take just a few minutes. You still need witnesses, so bring at least one or two people with you.
There may be a small fee for the ceremony on top of the license fee. Ask about it when you call. Some couples choose a courthouse wedding to save time and money, then celebrate with friends and family later. Either way, it is a legal marriage once the judge signs the license.
Nearby Counties
These counties neighbor Treutlen County. Georgia residents can get a marriage license at any county in the state.