Meriwether County Marriage Records
Meriwether County marriage records are managed at the Probate Court in Greenville, Georgia. The court on North Court Square handles all marriage license applications and keeps completed certificates on file. If you want to search for a marriage record or apply for a new license in Meriwether County, the Probate Court can help with both. Both people must appear together. Call (706) 672-4416 to check what you need to bring and to confirm the office hours at the Meriwether County courthouse.
Meriwether County Quick Facts
Meriwether County Probate Court
The Probate Court at 100 North Court Square in Greenville is the only office that handles marriage records in Meriwether County. The court issues licenses, stores signed certificates, and provides copies to anyone who asks. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Meriwether County is between Columbus and Atlanta in west-central Georgia. The Probate Court in Greenville handles a range of duties. Marriage licenses are one of the most common services. The staff can walk you through the application process from start to finish. If you live in Meriwether County or plan to have a ceremony there, this is the court where you apply for your license. Since it is a smaller office, calling ahead is a good idea so the clerk is ready for your visit.
The Georgia Department of Public Health marriage records page provides details on how the state and county offices work together on vital records.
The state site covers the full marriage license application process that applies in all 159 Georgia counties.
| Address | 100 N. Court Square, Greenville, GA 30222 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (706) 672-4416 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Getting a Marriage License in Meriwether County
Both people must come to the Meriwether County Probate Court together to apply. Bring a valid photo ID. A Georgia driver's license, passport, or military ID are all accepted. If either person was married before, bring the final divorce decree or death certificate for the former spouse. The clerk at the Meriwether County court reviews everything before processing.
The standard fee for a marriage license in Meriwether County is $56 to $77. Couples who finish at least six hours of premarital counseling pay a reduced fee of $16 to $37 per O.C.G.A. 19-3-30.1. The counseling must be from a licensed professional or active clergy member and done within 12 months of the application date. Bring the signed certificate to the courthouse in Greenville.
The license is good for 60 days. There is no waiting period. If 60 days pass without a ceremony, the license expires and you start over at the Meriwether County Probate Court.
Note: Georgia has not required a blood test for marriage licenses since 2003.
Search Meriwether County Marriage Records
Call (706) 672-4416 to search for a marriage record in Meriwether County. The clerk can look up records by name and date. Visits to the courthouse in Greenville also work for in-person searches.
Marriage records from 1952 to 1996 may also be at the Georgia Department of Public Health office in Atlanta. The search fee is $10 and mail requests take 8 to 10 weeks. Records outside that time are only at the Meriwether County Probate Court. For historical records, the Georgia Archives in Morrow has microfilm copies of old marriage documents from across Georgia.
The Georgia Probate Records online portal is used by some counties for marriage applications. Check with the Meriwether County court to see if they use it.
Meriwether County Marriage Record Fees
Certified copies of marriage certificates from the Meriwether County Probate Court cost $10 each. You can request them in person or by mail. Mail requests go to 100 N. Court Square, Greenville, GA 30222. Include payment along with the names and marriage date. Call the court to check payment methods.
The state office charges $10 for a search of records from 1952 to 1996. That fee is not refundable. Extra copies cost $5 each. Under O.C.G.A. 15-9-60, each county sets its own license fee. Meriwether County follows the standard Georgia rates.
Meriwether County Marriage Rules
Under O.C.G.A. 19-3-2, both people need to be at least 18. A 17-year-old can marry only with court-ordered emancipation. The older party cannot be more than four years older per O.C.G.A. 19-3-36. No one under 17 can marry in Georgia.
Georgia residents may apply at any county probate court. You do not have to live in Meriwether County to get a license in Greenville. If neither person is a Georgia resident, apply in the county where the ceremony will happen. The clerk checks all ID and documents before issuing the license.
After the Wedding in Meriwether County
The officiant must sign the license and return it to the Meriwether County Probate Court within 30 days. Under O.C.G.A. 19-3-1, the marriage must be recorded to be official. The couple gets a certified certificate by mail within about 30 days of recording. This document is needed for name changes and other legal updates.
If the signed license is not returned, the marriage may not show up in Meriwether County records. The Georgia Probate Court standard forms page has documents for related matters after your wedding in Meriwether County.
Cities in Meriwether County
Greenville is the county seat of Meriwether County. Other towns include Warm Springs, Manchester, and Woodbury. No cities in Meriwether County have a population over 25,000. All marriage records go through the Probate Court in Greenville.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Meriwether County. Verify which county your address is in before you apply for a marriage license.