Find Milton Marriage Records
Milton marriage records are handled by the Fulton County Probate Court, which is located in downtown Atlanta rather than in Milton itself. Since Milton sits in the northern part of Fulton County, all marriage license services go through the county court at 136 Pryor St. SW in Atlanta. The drive from Milton to the courthouse can take 45 minutes or more depending on traffic, so plan your trip accordingly. Both applicants must appear in person together. Georgia does not require a waiting period or blood test, and your license is good for 60 days once the court issues it. The fee is $56 without counseling or as low as $16 with an approved premarital education course.
Milton Quick Facts
Milton Marriage License at Fulton County
The Fulton County Probate Court is where Milton residents go for marriage licenses. The court is at 136 Pryor St. SW, Suite C-230, Atlanta, GA 30303. You can call (404) 613-4583 for information before making the trip downtown. Fulton County is the most populous county in Georgia, so the probate court stays busy year-round.
Walk-in service is available. Fridays and days before holidays tend to be the busiest. If you can go on a Tuesday or Wednesday morning, the wait is usually shorter. Both people must appear together. Bring valid photo ID and your Social Security numbers. If either person has been married before, you need proof that the prior marriage ended.
| Court | Fulton County Probate Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 136 Pryor St. SW, Suite C-230, Atlanta, GA 30303 |
| Phone | (404) 613-4583 |
| Website | fultonprobatega.org |
The Fulton County Probate Court website is the main resource for Milton marriage records and license services.
This is the homepage for the Fulton County Probate Court, which serves Milton and all other cities in Fulton County for marriage license needs.
How to Apply for a Milton Marriage License
The process is straightforward. Go to the Fulton County Probate Court with your partner. Fill out the application at the court. Staff will check your IDs and process the forms. Most Milton couples get their license the same day.
The Fulton County marriage license page lays out every step and requirement for Milton residents.
This page gives Milton couples all the details they need before visiting the courthouse, including what documents to bring and accepted forms of ID.
After you get the license, hold your ceremony within 60 days. The officiant signs the license after the ceremony. Then the signed license goes back to the Fulton County Probate Court. Under O.C.G.A. § 19-3-36, the license becomes void if not returned within 60 days. You would have to start over.
Note: You can start your application online at georgiaprobaterecords.com to save some time at the courthouse. You still must appear in person, but the online form speeds things up.
Milton Marriage Records Fees and Payment
The fee for a marriage license through Fulton County is $56 without premarital counseling. Complete an approved six-hour course and the fee drops to $16. O.C.G.A. § 19-3-30.1 established this reduced rate. The savings is $40, which makes the course a good deal for many Milton couples.
Ask the Fulton County Probate Court about accepted payment methods before you go. Fees for probate court services in Georgia are governed by O.C.G.A. § 15-9-60. This includes the license fee and the cost of certified copies of marriage records.
Certified copies of Milton marriage records are useful for name changes, insurance updates, and legal proceedings. Contact the court at (404) 613-4583 to find out the current fee for copies.
Getting Copies of Milton Marriage Records
If you need a copy of a marriage record that was filed in Fulton County, you have a few options. The probate court can provide certified copies. Visit in person or call to ask about mail-in requests.
The Fulton County certified copies page explains how to request copies of Milton marriage records and other documents.
Use this page to learn how to get certified copies of marriage records that were filed through the Fulton County Probate Court for Milton residents.
For historical records, the Georgia Department of Public Health has marriage records from 1952 through 1996. The search fee is $10 and copies cost $5 each. Contact them at (404) 679-4702. The Georgia DPH marriage page explains the full process. Records from before 1952 may be found at the Georgia Archives.
Milton Marriage License Requirements
Georgia law applies the same rules in every county. Under O.C.G.A. § 19-3-2, both people must be 18 or older. No exceptions. O.C.G.A. § 19-3-1 says both must freely consent to the marriage.
What Milton couples need to bring:
- Valid photo ID such as a driver's license or passport
- Social Security numbers for both applicants
- Certified divorce decree if previously married
- Death certificate if a former spouse is deceased
- Counseling certificate for the reduced fee
You do not need to be a Georgia resident. Out-of-state couples can apply at the Fulton County Probate Court the same as Milton locals. Georgia does not require a blood test. The license takes effect the same day it is issued.
The Georgia.gov marriage license page gives a general overview of these rules. The Council of Probate Court Judges site also has helpful information about Georgia probate court services.
Nearby Cities for Marriage Records
Milton is in the north part of Fulton County. Several neighboring cities also use the Fulton County Probate Court for marriage licenses. Alpharetta and Roswell are right next to Milton and go through the same court in downtown Atlanta.
Johns Creek is also nearby but sits in Fulton County as well, so couples there use the same probate court. All of these cities share the same process, fees, and requirements for marriage records since they are all within Fulton County.
Fulton County Marriage Records
Milton falls within Fulton County. The Fulton County Probate Court in Atlanta manages all marriage records for the area, including license applications and certified copies. For full details on the court, visit the county page.