Union City Marriage Records Lookup
Marriage records for Union City are kept by the Fulton County Probate Court in Atlanta. Union City is in the southern part of Fulton County with about 28,200 residents. The Probate Court at 136 Pryor St. SW in downtown Atlanta issues all marriage licenses for the county and stores the records once ceremonies take place. Union City does not have its own marriage office. Couples from Union City drive to the Fulton County courthouse in Atlanta for both new license applications and copies of existing marriage records.
Union City Quick Facts
Where Union City Couples Get a Marriage License
Union City is in Fulton County. The Fulton County Probate Court handles all marriage licenses for the area. The court is in downtown Atlanta, about 20 miles north of Union City. There is no local marriage office in Union City, so couples have to drive into Atlanta to apply.
Both people must show up together at the courthouse. Bring a valid photo ID for each person. A driver's license, passport, or state ID works. You also need your Social Security number. If either person was married before, bring proof that the prior marriage ended. A final divorce decree or death certificate is required.
| 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 has all the information Union City residents need before making the trip.
The main Fulton County Probate Court page shows links to marriage license services, certified copies, and court contact information for Union City residents.
Walk-ins are accepted. Georgia does not require a blood test or a waiting period. Union City couples can use their marriage license the same day it is issued.
Union City Marriage License Fees
The fee depends on premarital education. Georgia law under O.C.G.A. § 19-3-30.1 reduces the cost for couples who finish an approved premarital course. The course must be at least six hours and cover topics like communication, finances, and conflict resolution. You bring a certificate from the provider as proof.
Fees for a Union City marriage license:
- Standard fee without counseling: $56 to $77
- Reduced fee with premarital course: $16 to $37
- Certified copy of a recorded marriage: $5
- Record search fee: $10
The discount saves up to $40. That is a real savings. Several churches and counselors in the south Fulton County area offer programs that meet the state requirements. Ask the probate court staff for a list of approved providers near Union City.
You pay at the court when you apply. Call (404) 613-4583 to ask about accepted payment methods before you drive in from Union City.
How to Apply for a Union City Marriage License
The process at the Fulton County Probate Court is quick. Walk in with your partner, hand over your documents, and fill out the application. The clerk reviews everything and issues the license. Most Union City couples leave with their license the same day. The whole process can take less than an hour, though busy days like Fridays may have longer wait times.
Your Union City marriage license stays valid for 60 days. Have your ceremony in that time. The officiant signs the license after the ceremony. Then file it back with the Fulton County Probate Court. Under O.C.G.A. § 19-3-36, the court is required to record every returned license. That creates the official marriage record on file.
If 60 days pass without a ceremony, the license expires. You would have to go back to the court, apply again, and pay the fee once more. Plan your ceremony date before you pick up the license so the timing works out.
Searching Union City Marriage Records
The Fulton County Probate Court is the main place to search for Union City marriage records. The court keeps all licenses it has issued. You can visit in person at 136 Pryor St. SW in Atlanta or call (404) 613-4583 to ask about a record.
The Fulton County marriage license page has details on how to request records. You can also order certified copies through the certified copies page on their website. The fee is $5 per copy plus a $10 search fee if the court needs to look up the record.
Online search tools help too. The Georgia Probate Records portal lets you search multiple counties including Fulton. Search by name and date to check for a Union City marriage record from home.
For older records, the Georgia Department of Public Health has marriage records from 1952 through 1996. The search fee is $10 and copies are $5 each. Request through dph.georgia.gov. Records from before 1952 may be at the Georgia Archives.
Union City Marriage License Requirements
Georgia law sets the rules for all couples, including those in Union City. Under O.C.G.A. § 19-3-2, both people must be at least 18 years old. No exceptions. O.C.G.A. § 19-3-1 says both parties must freely consent to the marriage.
You do not need to live in Union City, Fulton County, or Georgia to get a license here. Out-of-state couples can apply with no extra paperwork. The state overview is at georgia.gov. Standard probate court forms are at gaprobate.gov.
After the ceremony, the signed license goes back to the Fulton County Probate Court. The court records it. That recorded document becomes the official Union City marriage record. Certified copies are then available for any legal purpose, such as name changes, insurance claims, or immigration filings.
Nearby Cities
Union City is in the southern part of Fulton County, near several other cities that file marriage records through county probate courts. Some share the same Fulton County court. Others are in neighboring counties.
Fulton County Marriage Records
Union City is part of Fulton County, and the Fulton County Probate Court handles all marriage license filings for the area. Fulton is the most populous county in Georgia, and the court serves a large number of cities and unincorporated areas. For more on the county court, fees, forms, and how to get copies of older records, visit the Fulton County marriage records page.