Search Pickens County Marriage Records

Pickens County marriage records are managed by the Probate Court in Jasper, Georgia. Whether you need to apply for a new marriage license or search for an existing record, the Probate Court on North Main Street is the place to go. Pickens County sits in the mountains of north Georgia, and all marriage filings go through this single court office. The staff handles license applications, record searches, and certified copies for anyone who needs them. Call (706) 253-8866 to reach the Pickens County Probate Court.

Pickens County Probate Court

The Pickens County Probate Court is at 50 N. Main Street in Jasper, GA 30143. This is the only office in the county that issues marriage licenses. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Walk-ins are welcome for marriage license applications, though calling ahead can save you time. The court phone number is (706) 253-8866.

Jasper is a small town, and the courthouse is easy to find right on Main Street. Parking is available near the building. The Pickens County Probate Court handles marriage licenses along with estates, guardianships, and other probate matters. Marriage license applications are a regular part of the office workload. The clerk at the front desk can direct you to the right window when you arrive for your Pickens County marriage license.

Pickens County Marriage License Application

You can start a marriage license application for Pickens County online. The Georgia Probate Records website has the form. Fill it out at home, then visit the courthouse in Jasper to finish the process. Both people must appear in person. You cannot complete a Pickens County marriage license by mail or online alone.

Bring a valid photo ID. A driver's license, passport, or state-issued ID works fine. If you were married before, you need proof the prior marriage ended. A certified final divorce decree or a death certificate will do. The clerk checks everything before the license is issued. Social Security numbers are also needed for the application form.

The Pickens County marriage license fee is $56 with a premarital education certificate. Without counseling, it goes up to $77. Georgia law under O.C.G.A. § 15-9-60 sets the fee structure. The discount is meant to encourage couples to get some form of counseling before they wed. Cash and money orders are accepted at the Jasper office.

Once issued, the Pickens County marriage license is valid for 60 days. Use it within that window or it expires. After the ceremony, the officiant signs the license and must return it to the Pickens County Probate Court within 30 days. That returned, signed document becomes the official marriage record.

Note: The 60-day window starts on the day the Pickens County Probate Court issues the license.

How to Find Pickens County Marriage Records

To search for a Pickens County marriage record, call the Probate Court at (706) 253-8866. Give the clerk the names and an approximate date. Staff can look up the record and let you know what they have on file. You can also visit the courthouse in Jasper during business hours for an in-person search.

The Georgia Probate Records marriage search tool is another way to look up Pickens County marriage records that are in the state system. You search by name and county. Results show basic details like the license date and the names on file.

The Georgia Probate Records portal shown above provides online access to marriage records across the state, including Pickens County entries that have been added to the database.

For Pickens County marriages from 1952 through 1996, the Georgia Department of Public Health may have copies. Their State Office of Vital Records is at 1680 Phoenix Blvd., Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349. The search fee is $10 and is not refundable even if no record is found. Mail requests take 8 to 10 weeks, so keep that timeline in mind.

Certified Marriage Record Copies in Pickens County

You can get certified copies of Pickens County marriage certificates from the Probate Court. The first copy costs $10. Extra copies are $5 each. You may need certified copies for name changes, insurance, or legal matters. In-person requests at the Jasper courthouse are usually handled the same day.

For mail requests, send a letter to the Pickens County Probate Court at 50 N. Main Street, Jasper, GA 30143. Include the names of both spouses, the date of marriage, and a money order for the fee. Add a self-addressed stamped envelope if you want the copy mailed back to you. Most mail requests take one to two weeks to process.

Pickens County Marriage Requirements

Georgia law applies in all 159 counties. Both people must be at least 18. Under O.C.G.A. § 19-3-2, anyone who meets the age and legal requirements can marry. No blood test is needed. Georgia ended that rule in 2003. There is no waiting period. You can get the license and have the ceremony the same day in Pickens County.

A 17-year-old can get a license only with a court emancipation order. O.C.G.A. § 19-3-36 limits this further. The older person cannot be more than four years older. Both must also finish premarital education. No one under 17 can marry in Georgia under any circumstances.

At least one person should live in Georgia, though the law is flexible on this point. Non-residents can apply in the county where the wedding will happen. For a ceremony in the Jasper area, that means filing at the Pickens County Probate Court. The Georgia.gov marriage page has more details on statewide rules.

State Resources for Pickens County

The Council of Probate Court Judges has court directories and links to forms. The standard forms page offers downloads that apply to all Georgia probate courts, including Pickens County. These forms cover marriage licenses, estate filings, and other court matters.

The Georgia Archives in Morrow holds older vital records. If you need a Pickens County marriage record from before the 1950s, the archives may have it on microfilm. This is a useful resource for genealogy work and family research involving Pickens County families. Contact the archives at (678) 364-3710 for help with older records.

The Georgia Archives page shown above explains how to access older vital records from Pickens County and other Georgia counties.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Pickens County. Make sure you know which county your address falls in before you apply for a marriage license.