Access Douglasville Marriage Records
Douglasville marriage records are filed through the Douglas County Probate Court. As the county seat, Douglasville is where the courthouse is located, making it convenient for local couples. The probate court sits at 8700 Hospital Drive on the third floor. It handles all marriage license applications for Douglas County. Both applicants must come to the court in person. Walk-in service is available during regular hours, and most couples complete the process in a single visit. The license fee is $56 without premarital counseling or $16 with an approved course. Douglas County also has an online application option that lets you start the process from home before your courthouse visit.
Douglasville Quick Facts
Douglas County Probate Court for Douglasville
The Douglas County Probate Court is at 8700 Hospital Drive, 3rd Floor, Douglasville, GA 30134. The phone number is (770) 920-7249. General office hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, but marriage license applications are accepted from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Get there before 4:30 if you want to apply that day.
The court takes cash, money orders, and credit or debit cards for payment. Walk-ins are welcome. No appointment is needed. Both people must be present at the same time. Staff will check your IDs, collect the fee, and process the application while you wait.
| Court | Douglas County Probate Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 8700 Hospital Drive, 3rd Floor, Douglasville, GA 30134 |
| Phone | (770) 920-7249 |
| Hours | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (licenses until 4:30 PM) |
| Website | Douglas County Probate Court |
The Douglas County Probate Court page has information on all court services, including Douglasville marriage records.
The probate court page provides details on services available to Douglasville couples, including marriage license applications and record requests.
Douglasville Marriage License Application
Getting a marriage license in Douglasville is a same-day process. Go to the Douglas County Probate Court with your partner. Bring valid photo ID for both of you. A driver's license, passport, or state ID works. You also need to know your Social Security numbers. No need to bring the card, but you must provide the number.
If either person was married before, bring a certified copy of the divorce decree or a death certificate. Georgia does not require a blood test. There is no waiting period. Your Douglasville marriage license is good right away once the court issues it.
The Douglas County marriage license page spells out every step for Douglasville couples.
After your ceremony, the officiant signs the license. You must return it to the Douglas County Probate Court within 60 days. O.C.G.A. § 19-3-36 makes the license void after that period. Do not let it sit. File it back as soon as the ceremony is done.
Note: Douglas County also offers an online application that lets Douglasville couples start the process before visiting the courthouse. More on that below.
Online Marriage License Application in Douglasville
Douglas County has an online portal for vital records that includes marriage license applications. The Douglas County Vitals portal lets you fill out your application from home. This can cut down on wait time at the courthouse since your information will already be in the system.
The online portal for Douglas County vital records is a helpful tool for Douglasville couples who want to get a head start on their marriage license application.
Even with the online application, both people must still appear at the probate court in person. The online step just saves time. You complete the forms ahead of time and then go to the court to show your IDs and finalize the license. It is a good option if you want to spend less time at the courthouse.
The statewide Georgia Probate Records portal also connects to Douglas County for marriage record searches and applications.
Douglasville Marriage Records Fees
Douglas County follows the standard Georgia fee schedule. A marriage license costs $56 without premarital counseling. With an approved six-hour course, the fee drops to $16. O.C.G.A. § 19-3-30.1 established this discount. Many churches and counselors in the Douglasville area offer approved programs.
The court accepts cash, money orders, and credit or debit cards. Card payments do not have an extra processing fee at Douglas County, though it is always good to confirm when you arrive. The license fee is paid at the time of application and is nonrefundable.
Fees for copies of existing Douglasville marriage records are set by O.C.G.A. § 15-9-60. Contact the court at (770) 920-7249 for current copy fees.
Douglasville Marriage License Requirements
Georgia sets uniform rules for marriage licenses. Under O.C.G.A. § 19-3-2, both people must be 18 or older. O.C.G.A. § 19-3-1 says both must consent freely. These rules apply across the state, including in Douglas County.
What you need to bring:
- Photo ID for each applicant
- Social Security numbers
- Divorce decree if previously married
- Death certificate if a prior spouse passed away
- Counseling certificate for the discounted fee
- Payment in cash, money order, or card
Residency in Georgia or Douglas County is not required. Anyone can apply for a Douglasville marriage license. The license is valid for 60 days from the issue date. There is no blood test and no waiting period.
Historical Douglasville Marriage Records
Older Douglasville marriage records can be found through several sources. The Douglas County Probate Court holds records of marriages filed locally. The Georgia DPH has records from 1952 to 1996. Search fee is $10, copies are $5 each. The DPH marriage page explains the request process.
For records from before 1952, check the Georgia Archives. They store historical vital records for every Georgia county. The Georgia.gov marriage license page also links to state resources for Douglasville marriage records.
Note: The probate court standard forms page has downloadable documents that may help if you are requesting copies by mail.
Nearby Cities for Marriage Records
Douglasville sits west of Atlanta along I-20. Several nearby cities use different probate courts for marriage licenses. Carrollton is farther west in Carroll County. Mableton is to the east in Cobb County. Atlanta is also nearby and uses the Fulton County Probate Court for most of its residents.
Georgia allows you to apply for a marriage license in any county. If the Douglas County court is more convenient for you, you can apply there even if you live in a neighboring county.
Douglas County Marriage Records
Douglasville is the county seat of Douglas County. The probate court here manages all marriage records for the area, including new license applications and copies of older records. For full court details, visit the county page.