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Georgia Marriage Certificates
Learn how to order Georgia marriage certificates from the Georgia Department of Public Health - State Office of Vital Records (DPH-SOVR). The current processing time is 8 to 10 weeks. The state fee is $10.00 per marriage certificate, with additional copies costing $5.00 each. Authorized individuals include the certificate holder, immediate family members, and authorized third parties.
How to Order State of Georgia Marriage Certificates
You can order Georgia marriage certificates through the VRO’s online filing service. VRO offers a secure and simple way to order marriage certificates. We handle the entire application process, ensuring accuracy and ease. Your application is securely delivered to the Georgia county for processing, allowing them to issue and mail your marriage certificate to you. You can place the order yourself in person or by mail through the county by following the specific steps and meeting certain requirements. To find out where to request a replacement, search this list of county vital record issuing agencies. Before you start processing your application, confirm and review the costs, eligibility, requirements, and current processing times to ensure a smooth application process with no delays.
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Requesting a Georgia marriage certificate through our online filing service is quick and easy.
- Complete the online application and upload your documents.
- Process your order. ✔️
Starting from
$29+ state fees
Benefits of Ordering Online with VRO
- 5 minutes process
- No waiting in lines
- No handling paperwork or mail
- Simplified application process
- 24 hour service
- Online assistance by specialists
- Verification and error-checking
- Order tracking
- Online notary
- Pay online by credit card
- Remote processing time
required documents
What Documents are Needed to Order State of Georgia Marriage Certificates?
The Georgia DPH-SOVR requires proof of identity to request marriage certificates. Georgia marriage certificates are considered public records and can be requested by anyone with valid identification who provides enough information to search for the record and pays the fee. The table below contains a list of the accepted forms of identification and the necessary information.
Primary ID Requirements Options | Secondary ID Requirements Options |
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GA Driver’s License/GA State ID (expired less than 1 year) |
Cost & fees
What are the Costs and fees to replace a Marriage Certificate?
The costs for obtaining marriage records in Georgia depend on the fees defined by the DPH-SOVR. The DPH-SOVR charges $10.00 for certified copies of the marriage certificate and $5.00 for each additional copy. When using VRO's online filing service, the fee starts at $29.00, plus state fees. VRO provides a secure online solution for ordering marriage certificates.
State Fee |
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$10.00 |
Rush Processing |
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Not Available |
Additional Copy |
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1 x $5.00 |
Processing time
How Long Does It Take to Process and Receive a Marriage Certificate in Georgia?
The current processing and delivery times for copies of Georgia marriage certificates are approximately 8 to 10 weekss from the date received. The total waiting time will also depend on how you submit your application. To avoid delays, we recommend using VRO’s easy online service, which helps prevent incomplete submissions and errors.
Processing Time |
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8 to 10 weeks |
Rush Processing Time |
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Not Available |
Authorization
Who is Authorized to Order a Georgia Marriage Certificate?
Georgia law allows the public to view and obtain copies of marriage certificates and other government records. While these records are generally accessible, specific conditions and restrictions safeguard personal privacy, like redacting addresses and social security numbers. When making the request, the person must provide proof of identity.
Authorized People
- Adoption Agencies
- Attorneys
- Children
- Conservator
- Government Agency
- Grandchildren
- Grandparents
- Legal Guardian
- Parents
- Person on Record
- Person Designated by Court Order
- Power of Attorney
- Siblings
- Spouse
Do I Need to Notarize My Application?
Georgia Department of Public Health, State Office of Vital Records, generally does not require applicants to obtain a notarization for their applications when requesting certified copies of marriage records, regardless of how they are ordered.
Tracking
How to Track the Status of Your Marriage Certificate
When you place an order with VRO, you can track the status of your application online while we handle it. VRO verifies your documents before forwarding them to the Georgia Department of Public Health—State Office of Vital Records for further processing. Additionally, you can request mail tracking through VRO to monitor your application's journey to the health department for extra verification.
If you are mailing your application manually, it is recommended that you send it using first-class mail with tracking information to know when it arrives at DPH-SOVR.
DPH-SOVR does not track the delivery of your vital records certificates to your address. Once the records leave the state office, the state is not responsible for lost or misdirected certificates.
frequently asked questions
Other FAQs
How Do I Correct or Amend a Georgia Marriage Certificate?
Contact the probate court in the county in which the marriage occurred in Georgia to make corrections or amendments to marriage certificates. Depending on what needs to be changed, specific forms are available.
Typically, requests to correct or amend Georgia marriage records will require
- A completed amendment application
- Supporting documentation
- Appropriate fee(s)
- A notarized statement completed by an authorized person
Why Do I Need Certified Copies of My Georgia Marriage Certificate?
A certified copy of a Georgia marriage certificate is often needed to update names, access important services, modify benefits, and change accounts or identification documents. It is also important in legal proceedings, family matters, school enrollment, employment, and travel.
Marriage certificates are often helpful or required for:
Spouse health benefits
Enrolling in school
Birth certificate ID
Death certificate ID
File joint taxes
insurance
Immigration benefits
Legal purposes
Genealogy
Legal name change
How Do I Get an Apostille for a Georgia Marriage Certificate Online?
Apostilles are issued by the GDPH-SOVR Georgia Superior Court Clerk or through us online at VRO. You can request this authentication for birth, death, divorce, and marriage certificates.
You need an apostille when you file documents with a foreign government. It is a special certificate that verifies the authenticity of a vital record for international use and is acceptable in countries that are part of the Hague Convention.
VRO offers comprehensive apostille services for birth, death, and marriage certificates across all 50 US states. Governments and organizations acknowledge the service, which is legally valid in over 100 countries. VRO’s service comes with expert support, costs $149 (plus government fees), and can be accomplished online in just three steps.
- Complete the Apostille Express online application.
- Submit the required documents for approval.
- Receive your apostille document.
Once your apostille documents are ready, we’ll dispatch them through FedEx or DHL. Regardless of your location, within the U.S. or beyond, rest assured, your documents will reach you. We utilize reputable courier services for global delivery.
If you are manually sending your vital record for apostilles, they must be submitted to the GDPH-SOVR Georgia Superior Court Clerk at the following address:
Georgia Superior Court Clerks’ Cooperative Authority 1875 Century Boulevard, Suite 100 Atlanta, Georgia 30345
You can reach the office at (404) 679-4701 or https://sos.ga.gov/page/receive-great-seal-certification.