East Point Marriage Records
Marriage records for East Point go through the Fulton County Probate Court in downtown Atlanta. East Point is a city of about 38,270 people in the southern part of Fulton County. Since Georgia handles marriage licenses at the county level, there is no separate city office for this. The Fulton County Probate Court issues all marriage licenses and keeps the official records for East Point residents. If you need a new license or a copy of an old one, the probate court is where you start. The court shares the same building as many other Fulton County offices near the state capitol.
East Point Quick Facts
Where East Point Marriage Licenses Are Filed
East Point residents file for marriage licenses at the Fulton County Probate Court. The court is in downtown Atlanta at 136 Pryor St. SW, Suite C-230, Atlanta, GA 30303. It is about a 15 minute drive from most parts of East Point, depending on traffic. The office handles a high volume of marriage license requests since Fulton County is the most populated county in the state.
| Court | Fulton County Probate Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 136 Pryor St. SW, Suite C-230, Atlanta, GA 30303 |
| Phone | (404) 613-4583 |
| Website | fultonprobatega.org |
Walk-in service is available. Both applicants must appear together. Bring valid photo ID and your Social Security number. Fridays tend to be the busiest day, so try to go earlier in the week if you can. Call the court at (404) 613-4583 to ask about current wait times.
The Fulton County Probate Court website has details on all marriage license services available to East Point residents.
This is the main page for the Fulton County Probate Court, which handles every East Point marriage license and keeps the records on file.
East Point Marriage License Application
The application process for an East Point marriage license is the same as anywhere in Fulton County. Both people go to the probate court together. You fill out a joint application at the window. The clerk checks your IDs and processes it. Most couples walk out with the license in under an hour.
The Fulton County marriage license page breaks down all the steps for East Point couples.
Here is what you need to bring:
- Valid photo ID for each person (driver's license, passport, or state ID)
- Social Security numbers for both applicants
- Final divorce decree if previously married
- Death certificate if a former spouse has passed
- Fee payment at time of application
Georgia law does not require a blood test. There is no waiting period either. Your East Point marriage license is good for use the same day you get it. The license stays valid for 60 days. Within that window, you hold the ceremony and the officiant signs the license. Then you return the completed document to the Fulton County Probate Court so it becomes part of the permanent record.
Marriage License Fees for East Point
The fee for a marriage license at the Fulton County Probate Court ranges from $56 to $77 without premarital counseling. Under O.C.G.A. §19-3-30.1, couples who take an approved premarital education course pay a reduced fee of $16 to $37. That is a significant savings. The course must be at least six hours long and cover areas like communication and conflict resolution.
Many providers in the East Point and Atlanta area offer these courses. Some churches run them for free. Others charge a small fee. Either way, the savings on the marriage license alone make it worth looking into. Bring the course completion certificate to the probate court when you apply, and the discount is applied on the spot.
Other fees for East Point marriage records include $10 for a records search and $5 for each certified copy you need. The Fulton County certified copies page has details on ordering copies of older marriage records.
How to Search East Point Marriage Records
If you need to find an existing marriage record from East Point, there are a few ways to do it. The Fulton County Probate Court can look up records in person. Just go to the court and ask the clerk to search by name and date. You pay the $10 search fee, and they pull the record if it is on file.
Online, you can check georgiaprobaterecords.com for probate records including marriage filings in Fulton County. This tool covers many Georgia counties and is useful for a quick lookup from home. The state also offers general information at georgia.gov about the marriage license process across Georgia.
For historical records, the Georgia Department of Public Health has marriage records from 1952 to 1996. The DPH vital records page explains how to request them. The search fee is $10. Copies cost $5. Records before 1952 are at the Georgia Archives, and records after 1996 are only at the Fulton County Probate Court.
East Point Marriage Records Requirements
Georgia law governs who can get a marriage license. The rules apply equally to East Point and every other city in the state. Under O.C.G.A. §19-3-2, both people must be at least 18. No exceptions. O.C.G.A. §19-3-1 defines who may marry in Georgia. You do not need to be a resident of East Point or Fulton County to apply here.
The license is good for 60 days from the date of issue. If the ceremony does not happen within that period, the license expires. You would need to reapply and pay the fee again. Under O.C.G.A. §19-3-36, the probate court judge must keep a record of each license issued. This means the court always has a local record for East Point marriages, even if the state file is missing.
After your ceremony, the signed license goes back to the court. That return step is what creates the official marriage record. Do not skip it. Without that filing, you may have trouble proving the marriage later on. Many East Point couples handle the return within a few days of the wedding.
Nearby Cities for Marriage Records
East Point borders several other Fulton County cities. Some of these share the same probate court for marriage records. Others are in neighboring counties with their own courts. If you live near a city border, check which county your address is in before applying.
Atlanta and South Fulton are also in Fulton County, so they use the same probate court as East Point. Mableton is in Cobb County and files through a different court.
Fulton County Marriage Records
East Point is part of Fulton County. The Fulton County Probate Court handles all marriage license filings for East Point and the surrounding area. For full details on the county court, forms, hours, fees, and how to request copies, see the Fulton County marriage records page.