Roswell Marriage Records

Marriage records in Roswell are handled by the Fulton County Probate Court in Atlanta. Roswell has about 92,000 people and sits in the northern part of Fulton County. The Probate Court issues marriage licenses and keeps the records on file after the ceremony. Couples from Roswell drive to the Atlanta courthouse to apply, and they can request copies of existing records the same way. Everything goes through one central office for the whole county.

Where Roswell Residents Get a Marriage License

Roswell is in Fulton County, so the Fulton County Probate Court issues marriage licenses for the area. The courthouse is in downtown Atlanta. It is roughly a 30-minute drive from Roswell, depending on traffic. There is no branch office closer to Roswell, but Georgia law lets you apply in any county. Some Roswell couples go to a neighboring county if it is more convenient.

Both people applying must be there in person at the same time. Bring a valid photo ID and your Social Security number. If either party was married before, you need the final divorce decree or a death certificate for the former spouse. The clerk fills out the application and issues the license on the spot for Roswell couples.

Note: You can use the license anywhere in Georgia, not just in Fulton County or Roswell.

Roswell Marriage License Fees

The fee for a marriage license in Roswell depends on premarital counseling. O.C.G.A. §19-3-30.1 gives a discount to couples who take an approved premarital education course. The course is at least six hours and covers topics like communication and managing money as a couple.

Here are the fees Roswell couples can expect:

• License fee without premarital course: $56 to $77
• License fee with premarital course: $16 to $37
• Certified copy of marriage record: $5
• Search fee for older records: $10

The discount is significant. Couples who do the course save about $40 on the license fee. You bring the completion certificate to the Probate Court when you apply. Most Roswell couples pay the standard rate, but the savings add up if you are already planning to do some form of premarital preparation.

How to Search Roswell Marriage Records

There are multiple ways to find marriage records for Roswell. The primary source is always the Fulton County Probate Court. They have records of every license issued in the county. You can go in person or use online resources to search from home.

The Fulton County Probate Court main page at fultonprobatega.org is the starting point for Roswell marriage record searches. See the screenshot below for a look at the court site.

The site links to the marriage license section and all the forms you might need. From here, Roswell couples can find out what to bring and how the process works.

The marriage license page on the Fulton County Probate Court site has more specific details for Roswell residents looking to apply. The screenshot below shows that section.

This page spells out the requirements and steps for getting a license. It is where Roswell couples should go for the most up-to-date info straight from the court.

You can also search through georgiaprobaterecords.com, which covers Fulton County and many others. For state-level records from 1952 to 1996, try the Georgia Department of Public Health. The Georgia Archives may hold very old Roswell marriage records going back further.

Marriage License Requirements in Roswell

Georgia keeps the rules simple. Under O.C.G.A. §19-3-1 and §19-3-2, both applicants must be at least 18. No exceptions. Both must appear together at the Probate Court. You each need a valid government-issued photo ID and your Social Security number.

If you were married before, bring the final divorce decree with the date and case number. If your former spouse passed away, bring the death certificate. The clerk checks everything before the license goes through. Roswell couples who have all the documents ready will find the process takes about 20 minutes at the counter.

The license is valid for 60 days. There is no waiting period, so you can marry the same day you get it. After the ceremony, the officiant signs the license and you return it to the Probate Court. That is when it becomes an official Roswell marriage record on file with Fulton County.

Certified Copies of Roswell Marriage Records

Once your marriage license is returned and recorded by the Probate Court, you can get certified copies. These are the official versions with the court seal. They are accepted for legal purposes like changing your name, updating your insurance, or filing taxes jointly.

See the Fulton County Probate Court's certified copies page for request instructions. The screenshot below shows this section of the court site.

The page explains how to request copies in person or by mail. It lists the fees and what information you need to include. Roswell residents can use this page to prepare their request before contacting the court.

Each certified copy costs $5. If the court has to search for the record, there is a $10 search fee on top of that. In-person requests at the Atlanta courthouse are often handled the same day. Mail requests take more time. Send them to 136 Pryor St. SW, Suite C-230, Atlanta, GA 30303, with a check or money order for the amount due.

Note: Include both spouses' full names and the marriage date to help the court find Roswell marriage records faster.

State-Level Roswell Marriage Records

The Georgia Department of Public Health kept central marriage records from 1952 through 1996. Roswell marriages from that period may be on file at the state level. The DPH charges $10 to search and $5 for each extra copy. You can submit requests through dph.georgia.gov.

For marriages before 1952 or after 1996, the Fulton County Probate Court is the only source. Under O.C.G.A. §19-3-36, the Probate Court judge must record every license that comes back signed. So there is always a local record for every Roswell marriage performed with a Fulton County license. For info on Georgia marriage license procedures, check georgia.gov. Standard forms are at gaprobate.gov.

Nearby Cities

Roswell is in northern Fulton County, bordered by several other cities that use the same Probate Court for marriage records. These neighbors share the same fees and filing process since they are all in Fulton County.

• Sandy Springs
• Alpharetta
• Johns Creek
• Milton

Fulton County Marriage Records

Roswell falls under Fulton County for all marriage record matters. The Fulton County Probate Court handles licenses, record keeping, and certified copies. For a full look at the county system, fee schedules, filing steps, and additional resources, visit the Fulton County marriage records page.

View Fulton County Marriage Records