Georgia Marriage Verification Request (Form 3970)
Official state formRecord search and verificationForm Form 3970Free downloadLast verified November 10, 2026
Request for a verification letter for a Georgia marriage that took place on or after January 1, 2014, for example when the county is unknown or for genealogy. It goes to the State Office of Vital Records.
Who can use this form
- Any requester
- A requester who is not one of the two parties states their relationship on the form
What to send with it
- Completed form
- Valid copy of a picture ID
- U.S. money order or certified check payable to the State Office of Vital Records (no cash by mail)
- One check or money order for each application
Where to send it
- Mail to
- State Office of Vital Records 1680 Phoenix Blvd., Suite 100 Atlanta, GA 30349
- State fee
- $10.00 search fee, not refundable, which includes one verification letter if the record is found. $5.00 for each additional copy.
- Typical processing
- Not provided
- Source
- Official government page