Search Carrollton Marriage Records
Marriage records in Carrollton are filed through the Carroll County Probate Court. Carrollton is the county seat of Carroll County and has about 28,300 residents. The Probate Court at 311 Newnan Street handles all marriage license applications and stores the completed records. Since the courthouse is right in Carrollton, local couples do not have to travel far. The same office issues new licenses and provides certified copies of older marriage records. Carroll County centralizes all of this work at the one courthouse location in downtown Carrollton.
Carrollton Quick Facts
Where to Get a Carrollton Marriage License
The Carroll County Probate Court is the place to go. It is at 311 Newnan Street, Carrollton, GA 30117. Call (770) 830-5840 with any questions before your visit. The court serves all of Carroll County, so residents from nearby towns like Villa Rica and Bowdon come here too.
Both people must appear in person at the courthouse. Bring a valid photo ID like a driver's license, passport, or state ID. You need your Social Security number as well. If either person has been married before, the court needs proof that the prior marriage is over. A certified copy of the final divorce decree or a death certificate will work.
Walk-ins are accepted. Most Carrollton couples get the license the same day they apply. The process takes about 30 minutes to an hour once your paperwork is in order.
| Court | Carroll County Probate Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 311 Newnan Street, Carrollton, GA 30117 |
| Phone | (770) 830-5840 |
| Website | carrollcountyga.gov - Marriage Licenses |
The Carroll County marriage license page has the requirements and steps for Carrollton couples.
This page breaks down what Carrollton couples need to bring and how the marriage license application works at the Carroll County Probate Court.
Carrollton Marriage License Fees
The cost of a marriage license in Carrollton depends on premarital education. Georgia law under O.C.G.A. § 19-3-30.1 gives a reduced fee to couples who complete an approved course. The course must be at least six hours long. It covers things like communication, finances, and conflict resolution.
Fee schedule for Carrollton marriage licenses:
- Standard fee without counseling: $56 to $77
- Reduced fee with approved course: $16 to $37
- Certified copy of a marriage record: $5
- Search fee for older records: $10
The savings are up to $40 for couples who do the course. Several churches and counselors in the Carrollton area offer programs that meet the state standard. Ask the probate court for a list of approved providers.
You pay the fee at the Carroll County Probate Court when you apply. Call (770) 830-5840 beforehand to check what payment methods they accept.
Carroll County Probate Court Services
The Carroll County Probate Court does more than issue marriage licenses. The court handles a range of probate matters, and Carrollton residents can access several services at the same location. For marriage records specifically, the court issues new licenses and provides copies of past records.
The Carroll County Probate Court page gives an overview of all court services.
The Probate Court page shows the full range of services available in Carrollton, including marriage licenses and record requests.
Georgia does not require a blood test. There is no waiting period either. Once the clerk issues your Carrollton marriage license, it is valid right away. You have 60 days to hold the ceremony and return the signed license to the court. Under O.C.G.A. § 19-3-36, the court must record every returned license to create the official marriage record.
How to Search Carrollton Marriage Records
The Carroll County Probate Court is the first place to look. All licenses issued in the county are on file there. Visit the courthouse at 311 Newnan Street in Carrollton or call (770) 830-5840. In-person requests for recent records are usually handled quickly.
You can also search online. The Georgia Probate Records portal covers multiple counties in Georgia, including Carroll. Search by name and date to find a Carrollton marriage record without visiting the courthouse.
The Georgia Department of Public Health holds marriage records from 1952 to 1996. Request copies through dph.georgia.gov. The search fee is $10 and extra copies cost $5. For records before 1952, the Georgia Archives may have what you need. These are helpful for genealogy research involving Carrollton families going back many decades.
Carrollton Marriage License Requirements
Georgia law applies the same rules everywhere. Under O.C.G.A. § 19-3-2, both people must be 18 or older. No exceptions. O.C.G.A. § 19-3-1 requires free consent from both parties. The clerk confirms this when you apply at the Carroll County Probate Court.
You do not need to be a Carroll County resident. You do not even need to live in Georgia. Out-of-state couples can walk in and apply. Just bring the same documents a local Carrollton couple would bring. The state overview of the process is at georgia.gov, and probate forms are at gaprobate.gov.
After the ceremony, return the signed license to the Carroll County Probate Court. The officiant signs it. Then it gets recorded. That recorded document is the official Carrollton marriage record. You can request certified copies from the court at any time after that.
Nearby Cities
Carrollton is in west-central Georgia. The closest qualifying cities are in neighboring counties. If you live near the edge of Carroll County, one of these cities may be more convenient for your courthouse visit.
Carroll County Marriage Records
Carrollton is the county seat of Carroll County, and the Probate Court here handles all marriage filings for the area. Carroll County includes Carrollton and several smaller communities. For more on the county court system, fees, office hours, and requesting copies, see the Carroll County marriage records page.