Mitchell County Marriage Records Lookup

Mitchell County marriage records are on file at the Probate Court in Camilla, Georgia. The court on West Broad Street issues new marriage licenses and keeps all past certificates in their records. If you need to look up a marriage record or want to apply for a license in Mitchell County, the Probate Court is your one stop. Call (229) 336-2021 to confirm hours and find out what to bring. Both people must appear in person at the Mitchell County courthouse to get a marriage license.

Mitchell County Probate Court

The Probate Court at 11 West Broad Street in Camilla handles all marriage record services for Mitchell County. The court issues licenses, stores completed certificates, and gives out copies. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Mitchell County is in southwest Georgia, near Albany and the Florida border. The Probate Court in Camilla serves residents from across the county and nearby areas. Staff handle marriage licenses as part of their regular duties alongside wills, estates, and other probate work. The court can usually process a marriage license application the same day if you have all your documents ready. Call ahead to check if the Mitchell County court needs any advance notice for your visit.

The Georgia DPH marriage records page details how state and county offices share responsibility for marriage records across Georgia.

The Georgia Probate Records system lets some counties handle marriage applications and searches online.

Getting a Marriage License in Mitchell County

Both people must come to the Mitchell County Probate Court in Camilla together. You cannot send a stand-in. Bring a valid photo ID like a driver's license, passport, or military ID. If either person was married before, bring the final divorce decree or death certificate for the former spouse.

The license fee in Mitchell County is in the Georgia standard range of $56 to $77 without premarital counseling. Couples who finish six or more hours of premarital education pay $16 to $37 under O.C.G.A. 19-3-30.1. That is a $40 savings. The education must come from a licensed professional or active clergy member and be done within 12 months of the application date. Bring proof to the Mitchell County courthouse.

The license is good for 60 days after it is issued. Georgia has no waiting period at all. If 60 days pass with no ceremony, the license is void and you must reapply in Mitchell County.

Note: No blood test has been needed for a Georgia marriage license since July 2003.

Find Mitchell County Marriage Records

Call (229) 336-2021 to search for a marriage record in Mitchell County. The clerk can search by name and date. You can also go to the courthouse in Camilla to search and get copies in person.

Marriage records from 1952 to 1996 may be available through the Georgia Department of Public Health in Atlanta. The search fee is $10. Mail requests take 8 to 10 weeks. Records outside those dates are only at the Mitchell County Probate Court. For older historical records, the Georgia Archives in Morrow has microfilm copies of marriage documents from across Georgia going back to the 1800s.

Mitchell County Marriage Record Fees

Certified copies of marriage certificates from the Mitchell County Probate Court cost $10 each. You can get them in person or by mail. Mail requests go to 11 W. Broad Street, Camilla, GA 31730. Include payment and the names and marriage date.

The state office charges a separate $10 search fee that is not refundable. Extra copies cost $5 each at the same time. Under O.C.G.A. 15-9-60, each county sets its own license fee within the state-allowed range. Mitchell County follows the standard Georgia rates for all marriage license applications.

Marriage Rules in Mitchell County

Georgia law under O.C.G.A. 19-3-2 says both people must be at least 18. A 17-year-old may marry only with court-ordered emancipation. The older person cannot be more than four years older per O.C.G.A. 19-3-36. No one under 17 can get a marriage license in Georgia.

If one person is a Georgia resident, you can apply at any county. You do not need to live in Mitchell County to use the Camilla court. If neither person is a Georgia resident, apply in the county where the ceremony takes place. The clerk reviews all ID and documents before issuing the license in Mitchell County.

After the Ceremony in Mitchell County

Your officiant must sign the marriage license and return it to the Mitchell County Probate Court within 30 days. Under O.C.G.A. 19-3-1, the marriage must be recorded to count. If it is not filed, the marriage may not appear in Mitchell County records. Make sure your officiant handles this step at the court in Camilla.

Once recorded, you get a certified certificate by mail within about 30 days. This is needed for name changes, insurance, and bank matters. The Georgia Probate Court standard forms page has additional documents for matters after your wedding in Mitchell County.

Cities in Mitchell County

Camilla is the county seat and largest city in Mitchell County. Pelham is another community in the area. No cities in Mitchell County have a population over 25,000. All marriage records go through the Probate Court in Camilla.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Mitchell County. Check which county you are in before applying for a marriage license.