Marriage records in Fayette County, Georgia, can be accessed through several channels. FayetteGACourt.us can help you find publicly available marriage record information. You can also contact the issuing authority — the Fayette County Probate Court — directly, visit in person at the courthouse in Fayetteville, or submit a request by mail. For statewide vital records, the Georgia Department of Public Health maintains marriage certificates filed since June 9, 1952.
Fayette County Marriage Records Search
In Georgia, the Probate Court is the office responsible for issuing marriage licenses at the county level. The Fayette County Probate Court issues marriage licenses, maintains local marriage records, and files returned marriage certificates after ceremonies are performed. The collection includes marriage licenses issued in Fayette County and associated certificates filed with the court.
For indexed records such as deeds and other documents recorded in Fayette County, the Clerk of Superior Court's eSearch portal allows online searches of certain recorded documents. However, marriage licenses and certificates are maintained by the Probate Court, not the Clerk of Superior Court.
Statewide marriage records dating back to June 9, 1952, are also available through the Georgia Department of Public Health, Vital Records Division.
Fayette County Probate Court
Certified Marriage Record Copies and Fees in Fayette County
Fees for marriage-related records depend on whether you request copies from the local Probate Court or from the state Vital Records office. The table below reflects standard fees based on Georgia law and published state fee schedules.
| Service | Fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Marriage license (Probate Court) | $56.00 (without premarital education); $16.00 (with approved premarital education certificate) | O.C.G.A. § 19-3-30.1 |
| Certified copy — state Vital Records | $25.00 | Georgia DPH Vital Records |
| Additional certified copy (same order, state) | $5.00 each | Georgia DPH Vital Records |
| Expedited processing (state, optional) | Additional fee varies; check with Vital Records | Georgia DPH Vital Records |
Fees at the Probate Court for copies of locally held marriage records may differ. Contact the Fayette County Probate Court directly at (770) 716-4220 to confirm current copy fees and accepted payment methods before visiting.
Order Marriage Certificates Online or In Person in Fayette County
There are three main ways to obtain a marriage certificate connected to Fayette County:
Online
The Georgia Department of Public Health allows online ordering of certified marriage certificates for marriages recorded in the state since June 9, 1952. Orders are placed through the Georgia Vital Records website or its authorized vendor portal. You will need:
- Full names of both spouses
- Date of marriage
- County where the license was issued
- Valid photo ID
- Credit or debit card for payment
In Person
Visit the Fayette County Probate Court during regular business hours to request a copy of a locally held marriage license or certificate. Walk-ins are generally accepted. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID.
By Mail
To request a marriage certificate by mail from the state, send the following to the Georgia Vital Records office:
- A completed application form (available on the Georgia DPH Vital Records website)
- A photocopy of your valid government-issued photo ID
- A check or money order for the applicable fee, payable to "Vital Records"
- A self-addressed stamped envelope (recommended)
Mail to:
For copies of locally issued marriage licenses, you may also submit a written request to the Fayette County Probate Court at the address above. Include the names of both parties, the approximate date of marriage, your contact information, and payment. Call (770) 716-4220 in advance to confirm the local copy fee and acceptable payment forms.
You can also submit an open records request through Fayette County's website for court-related records, though marriage license copies are typically handled directly by the Probate Court.
Processing times vary. In-person requests at the Probate Court are often fulfilled the same day. Mail requests through the state Vital Records office typically take several weeks; expedited options may be available for an additional fee.