Find Johns Creek Marriage Records

Marriage records for Johns Creek are filed at the Fulton County Probate Court in Atlanta. Johns Creek has about 81,000 people and is one of the larger cities in the northern part of Fulton County. The Probate Court issues all marriage licenses for the county and stores the signed records once a couple is married. Johns Creek residents go to the same Atlanta courthouse that serves every other Fulton County city. You can get a new license or request copies of old marriage records at this one office.

Where Johns Creek Couples Get a Marriage License

Johns Creek falls under Fulton County, so the Fulton County Probate Court in Atlanta is the office that issues marriage licenses. The court is downtown, which means Johns Creek residents face a longer drive than people who live closer to the city center. On a good day, the trip takes about 35 to 40 minutes. Rush hour traffic can double that.

Georgia law allows couples to get a license in any county. Some Johns Creek residents apply at a closer county Probate Court if it is more convenient. But the official record will then be in that other county, not Fulton. Most Johns Creek couples still use the Fulton County court to keep things in their home county.

Both applicants must show up in person at the same time. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID and your Social Security number. If you were married before, the clerk needs to see a final divorce decree or death certificate. Without that proof, the court will not issue a new license.

Note: Georgia has no waiting period and no blood test requirement for marriage licenses in Johns Creek or anywhere else in the state.

Johns Creek Marriage License Fees

The license fee depends on whether the couple takes a premarital education course. O.C.G.A. §19-3-30.1 allows a reduced fee for couples who complete an approved six-hour course. Topics in the course include communication, finances, and resolving conflicts. You get a certificate that you hand to the Probate Court.

Current fees for Johns Creek couples:

• Standard license fee: $56 to $77
• Reduced fee with premarital course: $16 to $37
• Certified copy of marriage record: $5 per copy
• Search fee for locating records: $10

The discount can save you about $40. If you are already planning to do premarital counseling through a church or other group, ask if it qualifies for the state discount. Not all programs count, so check with the Probate Court before you assume. Call (404) 613-4583 for the most current fees and accepted payment methods.

How to Search Johns Creek Marriage Records

There are a few ways to find marriage records for Johns Creek. The Fulton County Probate Court is the primary source. They have every license issued in the county on file. You can search in person at the courthouse or use online tools to look things up remotely.

The screenshot below from fultonprobatega.org shows the Fulton County Probate Court website where Johns Creek residents start their marriage record search.

The court site has links to the marriage license section and forms for requesting copies. Johns Creek couples can use this page to find the info they need before visiting.

Online search tools include georgiaprobaterecords.com, which covers Fulton County and other Georgia counties. You can search by name and date to find a marriage record. The Georgia Department of Public Health has state-level records from 1952 through 1996 at dph.georgia.gov. These cover Johns Creek and all of Georgia.

For very old records, the Georgia Archives may have what you need. This is mainly useful for genealogy research involving Johns Creek families. Records before 1952 at the state level are sparse, so the Probate Court remains the best source for most Johns Creek marriage records.

Marriage License Requirements for Johns Creek

Georgia law under O.C.G.A. §19-3-1 and §19-3-2 sets the rules for all marriage license applicants in the state. These rules are the same in Johns Creek as they are everywhere else in Georgia. Both applicants must be at least 18 years old. No minors can marry in the state.

You each need a valid photo ID, like a driver's license or passport. Social Security numbers are required. Couples who were married before must show proof the old marriage ended. A divorce decree or death certificate satisfies this. The clerk at the Fulton County Probate Court reviews all the documents before the license is issued to Johns Creek applicants.

Once you get the license, it is good for 60 days. Marry within that window or it expires. There is no waiting period in Georgia. Many Johns Creek couples pick up the license and hold the ceremony the same week. After the officiant signs it, you return the license to the Probate Court. The court then records it, and it becomes a permanent marriage record on file with Fulton County.

Note: Under O.C.G.A. §19-3-36, the Probate Court judge must record every returned license as an official Johns Creek marriage record.

Certified Copies of Johns Creek Marriage Records

After the marriage is on record with the Probate Court, certified copies are available. These carry the court seal and serve as official proof of the marriage. You will need them for things like name changes at the Social Security office, adding a spouse to insurance, updating bank accounts, and immigration paperwork.

Visit the certified copies page on the Fulton County Probate Court website to see the full instructions. Each copy costs $5. If the court has to search for your record, add a $10 search fee. In-person requests at the Atlanta courthouse are handled quickly, often on the same day. Johns Creek residents who prefer mail can send their request to 136 Pryor St. SW, Suite C-230, Atlanta, GA 30303.

Include the full names of both spouses, the date of the marriage, and a check or money order for the fees. The court mails the certified copy back to your Johns Creek address. For general information on Georgia marriage licenses, check georgia.gov. Standard probate forms are at gaprobate.gov.

State Marriage Records for Johns Creek

The Georgia DPH kept marriage records from 1952 to 1996. Johns Creek did not incorporate as a city until 2006, but marriages in this area before that date still went through Fulton County. The DPH may have a record if the marriage took place between 1952 and 1996. The search fee is $10 and extra copies are $5.

You can request DPH records through dph.georgia.gov. For marriages outside that date range, go straight to the Fulton County Probate Court. The court has a complete file going back to when it started keeping records. Johns Creek couples can count on the Probate Court as the definitive source for local marriage records.

Nearby Cities

Johns Creek is in the far northeastern part of Fulton County. Several neighboring cities are close by, and most share the same Fulton County Probate Court for marriage records. Some nearby cities fall in other counties and use different courts.

• Roswell
• Alpharetta
• Milton
• Duluth
• Peachtree Corners

Fulton County Marriage Records

Johns Creek is part of Fulton County, and the Fulton County Probate Court handles every marriage license and record for the area. The court serves a long list of cities stretching from the north end of the county all the way down to the south. For complete details on the county system, fee schedules, filing instructions, and more resources, see the Fulton County marriage records page.

View Fulton County Marriage Records