Tucker Marriage Records
Marriage records for Tucker are filed through the DeKalb County Probate Court in Decatur. Tucker became a city in 2016 but does not have its own court system. All marriage license applications and record keeping for Tucker residents go through DeKalb County. The probate court in Decatur is where you apply for a new license or request copies of existing records. About 37,224 people live in Tucker. The drive to the courthouse in Decatur takes about 20 minutes from most parts of Tucker, though traffic can add time during peak hours.
Tucker Quick Facts
DeKalb County Probate Court for Tucker Marriage Records
The DeKalb County Probate Court is at 556 N. McDonough St., Suite 1100, Decatur, GA 30030. This is the court that handles all Tucker marriage records. Walk-in service is available during regular hours. Call (404) 371-2601 to check on wait times or hours before you make the drive from Tucker.
| Court | DeKalb County Probate Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 556 N. McDonough St., Suite 1100, Decatur, GA 30030 |
| Phone | (404) 371-2601 |
| Website | dekalbprobatega.com |
The DeKalb County Probate Court website provides information on marriage license services for Tucker and all other DeKalb County cities.
The probate court site shows contact details, office hours, and links to services including marriage licenses for Tucker residents.
Both applicants must come in person. Bring a valid photo ID such as a driver's license, passport, or state-issued ID card. You also need your Social Security number. Anyone who was previously married has to bring proof that the prior marriage ended, either a final divorce decree or a death certificate.
How to Get a Tucker Marriage License
The DeKalb County marriage license page lays out the full process for Tucker couples.
This page covers fees, documents needed, and how the application works at the DeKalb County Probate Court.
The process is quick. Show up during business hours with your partner. Fill out the application at the service window. The clerk verifies your IDs and reviews your paperwork. If all looks good, you get the license the same day. Most Tucker couples are in and out in under an hour, though busy days can take longer.
Georgia has no blood test requirement. No waiting period exists. Your Tucker marriage license is valid the moment the court issues it. The license stays good for 60 days. You must have the ceremony and return the signed license to the DeKalb County Probate Court within that window. If you do not, it expires and you have to start the process over.
Tucker Marriage License Fees
The fee for a marriage license in DeKalb County is $56 to $77 without premarital counseling. With an approved course, the fee drops to $16 to $37. Georgia law under O.C.G.A. §19-3-30.1 provides this discount. The course must cover at least six hours of topics like communication and finances.
Fee summary for Tucker marriage records:
- Standard license fee: $56 to $77
- Reduced fee with counseling: $16 to $37
- Certified copy of a record: $5 per copy
- Search fee for older records: $10
The counseling discount saves real money. Churches and counselors in the Tucker area and around DeKalb County offer approved courses. Ask the probate court staff for a list of providers. Bring your course completion certificate when you apply. Cash and money orders are standard. Call ahead to check if the court takes cards or personal checks.
Searching Tucker Marriage Records
To find a Tucker marriage record, you can visit the DeKalb County Probate Court in person. The clerk will search by name and date for a $10 fee. If the record is in their files, you can get a certified copy on the spot for $5.
The DeKalb County Government probate court page also has information on accessing records.
The county government site has additional links and information about probate court services in DeKalb County.
For online searching, georgiaprobaterecords.com lets you look up probate records from many Georgia counties, including DeKalb. This is a good way to check from home. The state portal at georgia.gov has general information and county links.
Historical records from 1952 through 1996 are available from the Georgia Department of Public Health. Contact the DPH vital records office to make a request. The search fee is $10, with copies at $5. Records from before 1952 may be at the Georgia Archives. For anything after 1996, the DeKalb County Probate Court is the only source for Tucker marriage records.
Tucker Marriage Records Legal Framework
Georgia law under O.C.G.A. §19-3-2 requires both applicants to be at least 18. Georgia eliminated all exceptions for minors. O.C.G.A. §19-3-1 defines who can marry. You do not have to live in Tucker or DeKalb County to apply at this court. Georgia allows any couple to get a license from any county in the state.
Under O.C.G.A. §19-3-36, the probate judge must keep a record of every license the court issues. This gives Tucker residents a reliable local source for marriage records in DeKalb County. The license is valid for 60 days. After the wedding, the officiant signs the license and you return it to the court. That return step completes the official marriage record filing.
Do not overlook this last part. Returning the signed license is what makes the marriage a matter of public record. Without that step, the court file shows only that a license was issued, not that a marriage took place. Tucker couples should handle this promptly after the ceremony.
Nearby Cities for Marriage Records
Tucker is in central DeKalb County. Several nearby cities also file marriage records through the DeKalb County Probate Court or through neighboring county courts.
Stonecrest, Brookhaven, Chamblee, Dunwoody, and Redan are all in DeKalb County. They use the same probate court in Decatur. Parts of Atlanta are also in DeKalb County.
DeKalb County Marriage Records
Tucker is part of DeKalb County. The DeKalb County Probate Court in Decatur handles all marriage records for the area. For complete information on the county court, office hours, fees, and how to request copies or apply for a license, visit the DeKalb County marriage records page.