Brantley County Marriage Records

Brantley County marriage records are on file at the Probate Court in Nahunta, Georgia. The court handles marriage license applications, stores completed marriage certificates, and provides certified copies to anyone who asks. If you need to look up a marriage record in Brantley County or want to apply for a new license, the Probate Court on Brantley Street is where to go. Staff can help you with most requests the same day you visit. Call (912) 462-5192 to ask about hours or what documents to bring to Nahunta.

Brantley County Probate Court in Nahunta

The Brantley County Probate Court is the sole office that deals with marriage licenses and marriage records in this area. The court is at 234 Brantley Street, Suite 100, in Nahunta. The mailing address is P.O. Box 1067, Nahunta, GA 31553. Office hours run Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Staff at the Brantley County Probate Court can help with new license applications, record searches, and certified copies of marriage certificates. The court also handles wills, guardianships, and other probate matters. For marriage-related services, just let the front desk know what you need when you arrive in Nahunta.

The Council of Probate Court Judges of Georgia provides standard forms that Brantley County uses for marriage license applications and other court filings.

These standard forms are the same ones used at the Brantley County Probate Court in Nahunta for all marriage license applications.

Getting a Marriage License in Brantley County

Both people must come to the Brantley County Probate Court in Nahunta together to apply for a marriage license. You cannot do it by mail or online alone. Bring valid photo ID. A driver's license, passport, military ID, or state-issued ID card all work. If either person had a prior marriage, bring proof it ended. A certified divorce decree or death certificate is what the court needs to see.

Brantley County charges standard Georgia rates for marriage licenses per O.C.G.A. § 15-9-60. The exact amount varies slightly between counties. Call (912) 462-5192 to confirm the current fee before your trip. Couples who finish at least six hours of premarital education get a reduced rate under O.C.G.A. § 19-3-30.1. The training must happen within 12 months of the application. Bring the counselor's certificate when you apply at the Brantley County court.

Once issued, the license is good for 60 days in Brantley County. No waiting period applies in Georgia. You can marry the day you get the license. If 60 days pass without a ceremony, the license expires and you start the process over.

Note: Since July 2019, no one under 17 can get married in Georgia under any circumstances.

How to Search Brantley County Marriage Records

The fastest way to find a marriage record in Brantley County is to call the Probate Court at (912) 462-5192. Tell the clerk the full names and a rough date. They will check the files and let you know what they have. You can also visit the office in Nahunta during business hours and look in person.

For marriages that took place between 1952 and 1996, the Georgia Department of Public Health in Atlanta might have a copy. The state search fee is $10 and mail requests take 8 to 10 weeks. For older Brantley County marriage records going back before 1952, the Georgia Archives in Morrow has historical records on microfilm from many southeast Georgia counties.

Some Georgia counties use the Georgia Probate Records online portal for marriage applications and record lookups. Check with the Brantley County Probate Court to see if they participate in this system. Online access can save time if you live far from Nahunta.

Brantley County Marriage Record Copies

You can get certified copies of marriage certificates from the Brantley County Probate Court. The standard cost across Georgia is $10 per certified copy. In-person requests in Nahunta are the fastest way. Mail requests should include the names, marriage date, and a check or money order for the correct amount. Send to P.O. Box 1067, Nahunta, GA 31553.

If you go through the state instead, the Georgia Department of Public Health charges $10 for a search and $5 for each extra copy ordered at the same time. State mail requests take 8 to 10 weeks. An in-person visit to a local county vital records office is typically faster for Brantley County marriage records.

Brantley County Marriage Requirements

Georgia law spells out who can marry. Under O.C.G.A. § 19-3-2, both parties need to be 18 or older. Seventeen-year-olds can only marry with a court emancipation order, and 15 days must pass after the order. The older party cannot be more than four years older per O.C.G.A. § 19-3-36. Both minors must also finish premarital education.

No residency requirement exists for Georgia residents applying for a marriage license. You can go to any county Probate Court in the state. Non-residents must apply in the county where the ceremony will happen. For Brantley County, that means the court in Nahunta. There is no blood test and no waiting period in Georgia.

After the wedding, the officiant must sign the marriage license. They have 30 days to return it to the Brantley County Probate Court. Once the court records the signed license, it becomes an official marriage record. The couple will receive a certified marriage certificate by mail, usually within about 30 days of the recording date. This is the document you need for legal name changes, insurance, and other purposes involving your Brantley County marriage record.

Georgia Resources for Marriage Records

The State Office of Vital Records in Atlanta holds marriage records from June 1952 through August 1996. The Council of Probate Court Judges provides court forms used by all 159 Georgia counties, including Brantley County. The Georgia Archives has older historical records that may predate county files.

These state resources work as a backup when the local court does not have the record you need. For most Brantley County marriage records from recent years, the Probate Court in Nahunta is the right starting point.

Cities in Brantley County

Nahunta is the county seat of Brantley County. Hoboken is another small community in the area. No cities in Brantley County have a population over 25,000. All marriage license applications and marriage record requests go through the Probate Court in Nahunta.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Brantley County. Check your address to make sure you apply in the right county for your marriage license.