Wilkinson County Marriage License

A Wilkinson County marriage license is available at the Probate Court in Irwinton. Couples must appear at the courthouse together to apply. Wilkinson County is in central Georgia, and the probate court is the sole office in the county that issues marriage licenses. The process is quick. Bring a valid photo ID and the fee. Georgia has no waiting period and does not ask for a blood test. After you complete the application, the court hands you the license on the spot. It works statewide, so your ceremony can be held in any Georgia county.

Wilkinson County Probate Court

The probate court in Irwinton handles all marriage license applications for Wilkinson County. The office is inside the county courthouse. Because the county has a small population, you should not expect a long wait when you visit.

Phone the office at (478) 946-2221 before your trip. The mailing address is P.O. Box 161, Irwinton, GA 31042. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The court does not operate on weekends or state holidays.

The probate judge in Wilkinson County may be able to perform a ceremony at the courthouse. Ask about availability and any extra fees when you apply for the license. Walk-in service is offered during normal hours, though a call ahead is always wise with smaller offices.

Requirements for a Wilkinson County Marriage License

Both people must be there in person. No exceptions to this rule. Each person needs valid photo identification. There is no blood test. Georgia got rid of that rule years ago. There is also no waiting period. You can use the license the same day.

Forms of ID the court will accept:

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

You must be at least 18 to marry in Georgia. If either applicant has been married before, proof that the last marriage ended is required. Bring a certified copy of the final divorce decree or a death certificate. The court will not proceed without it.

Georgia residents may apply in any county. Wilkinson County residency is not required. Out-of-state couples must apply in the county where the ceremony takes place. The license is valid across all 159 Georgia counties.

Wilkinson County Marriage License Fees

A standard marriage license in Wilkinson County is $56. This is the fee set by Georgia law for most counties. If both applicants complete a premarital education course of at least six hours, the fee is reduced to $16. The course must be completed within 12 months before your application.

Have the completion certificate ready when you go to the court. Without it, you pay the full $56. Payment is due when you apply and is not refundable. Ask the clerk about accepted payment methods ahead of time.

Certified copies of a recorded marriage certificate are available for a fee from the Wilkinson County Probate Court. Contact the office for current copy prices. In-person and mail requests are both options.

After the Ceremony

Your officiant signs the license after performing the ceremony. The completed license must be returned to the Wilkinson County Probate Court within 30 days. Mail it to P.O. Box 161, Irwinton, GA 31042, or drop it off in person at the courthouse.

After the court records the signed license, you can request certified copies of the marriage certificate. These copies are your official proof of marriage. Keep the original safe until you know it has been processed by the court.

The Georgia Department of Public Health at dph.georgia.gov keeps marriage records from June 1952 through August 1996. Records outside that range must come from the county probate court where the license was issued.

Georgia Marriage License Overview

For a statewide look at the marriage license process, visit the Georgia.gov marriage license page. The information there applies to Wilkinson County along with every other county.

Georgia has a straightforward system. Both people go to the court. They bring ID and pay. The court issues the license. No blood work. No waiting. The differences between counties are minimal and mostly involve logistics. The law itself does not change.

Online Marriage License Application

Get started on the application from home at the Georgia Probate Records portal. Fill in the required fields, print the form, and bring it to the Wilkinson County Probate Court. You must still go in person to finalize the license.

Look up existing Wilkinson County marriage records at the online marriage record search. Some older records might not be in the online system. The court can assist with those if you call.

Nearby Counties

Wilkinson County is bordered by these Georgia counties. You can apply for a marriage license in any of them if you are a Georgia resident.