How to get a marriage license in DeKalb County — where to apply, the fee, the waiting period and how long it stays valid — plus the public record. 212 licenses were filed here in the last 30 days; the newest filing we hold is dated Sep 25, 2026.
In Georgia, marriage licenses are issued by the county probate court. These are the state rules that apply in DeKalb County; the office itself sets its hours, accepted ID and payment methods, so check with it before you go.
Checked September 2026 against Georgia.gov — Apply for a Marriage License. Rules and fees change — the issuing office has the final word. This is general information, not legal advice.
A marriage license application filed with the county probate court becomes part of the public record. The records we hold for DeKalb County run from November 2015 to September 2026.
A filing means a wedding is happening now, not being planned: in our own data most couples marry within days of applying. Wedding professionals — photographers, florists, officiants, venues, DJs and planners — use the filings to see how many couples marry in DeKalb County each month and when the busy season starts.
Set by each county — about $56 to $77. Six hours of qualifying premarital education takes $40 off. Confirm the current amount and accepted payment methods with the county probate court before you go.
None — you can marry the same day.
Under state law a Georgia license does not expire, though a few probate courts set their own return window — ask when you apply.
If either applicant lives in Georgia, any county probate court. If neither does, the probate court in the county where the ceremony will take place.
Proof of age for both of you, proof of divorce if either was married before, and a way to pay. Both parties must be present. The county probate court sets its own hours and payment methods — check before you go.
Yes. Marriage license filings are public records kept by the county probate court. MarriageSignals holds 1,893 filings for DeKalb County, including 212 from the last 30 days; the newest is dated Sep 25, 2026.
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