Find Pike County Marriage Records

Pike County marriage records are on file at the Probate Court in Zebulon, Georgia. The court handles all marriage license applications and maintains records of every marriage performed in Pike County. Zebulon is the county seat, and the Probate Court on Barnesville Street is the only place in the county to apply for a license or request copies of existing records. For help with Pike County marriage records, contact the Probate Court at (770) 567-2025 during regular business hours.

Pike County Probate Court

The Pike County Probate Court is at 16001 Barnesville Street in Zebulon, GA 30295. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The court is closed on weekends and state holidays. Both people who plan to marry must come to the office together. You cannot send one person alone or handle the application entirely by phone.

Pike County is a rural county south of Atlanta. The courthouse in Zebulon serves as the hub for all probate matters, including marriage licenses. The staff at the front window will walk you through the steps. If you have never applied for a marriage license before, the process in Pike County is the same as any other Georgia county. Bring your ID, fill out the forms, pay the fee, and the license is issued that day. Call (770) 567-2025 with any questions about Pike County marriage records or the license process.

Pike County Marriage License Application

Start the application on the Georgia Probate Records website. The online form collects names, dates of birth, addresses, and Social Security numbers. Once submitted, both people visit the Pike County Probate Court in Zebulon to complete the process. The entire visit takes about 20 to 30 minutes if your documents are in order.

The license fee is $77 without a premarital counseling certificate. With counseling, it drops to $56. This fee structure is set by O.C.G.A. § 15-9-60. Cash and money orders are accepted. Check with the Pike County clerk about credit or debit card payments before you arrive. Some offices charge a convenience fee for card transactions.

Valid forms of ID include a driver's license, U.S. passport, military ID, or state-issued photo ID. If either person was married before, bring a certified copy of the final divorce decree or a death certificate. The Pike County Probate Court clerk will review all documents at the counter before the license is processed.

No blood test is required. Georgia stopped requiring blood tests on July 1, 2003. There is no waiting period either. The Pike County marriage license is valid for 60 days from the issue date. After the ceremony, the officiant signs the license and returns it to the Pike County Probate Court within 30 days.

Note: Arrive by 4:30 PM if you need a Pike County marriage license the same day.

How to Search Pike County Marriage Records

Call the Pike County Probate Court at (770) 567-2025 to search for a marriage record. Give the clerk the names of both spouses and an approximate wedding date. The staff can look through the files and tell you what is available. You can also visit the Zebulon courthouse in person for a hands-on search of Pike County marriage records.

The Georgia Probate Records marriage search is an online option. You enter a name and select Pike County from the dropdown list. If the record has been entered into the state database, it will show up with basic details.

The Georgia.gov page shown above explains how to request vital records through the state, which can include Pike County marriage records from certain time periods.

Older Pike County marriage records from 1952 to 1996 may be on file with the Georgia Department of Public Health at the State Office of Vital Records. The fee is $10 per search, which is not refundable. Their address is 1680 Phoenix Blvd., Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349. You can also call (404) 679-4702 for help.

Certified Copies of Pike County Marriage Records

Certified copies cost $10 for the first copy and $5 for each additional copy. You can get them in person at the Zebulon courthouse. Payment is usually by cash or money order. Same-day service is common for in-person requests at the Pike County Probate Court.

For mail requests, send a written note with both names, the marriage date, and a money order to the Pike County Probate Court at 16001 Barnesville Street, Zebulon, GA 30295. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope. Mail requests typically take one to two weeks. These certified copies are useful for name changes, insurance, and legal proceedings.

Pike County Marriage Requirements

Both parties must be at least 18 years old to marry in Georgia. O.C.G.A. § 19-3-2 sets out who may marry. A 17-year-old can only get a license with a court emancipation order, and additional rules under O.C.G.A. § 19-3-36 apply. Nobody under 17 can marry in Georgia.

There is no blood test. There is no waiting period. The license lasts 60 days. Georgia does not have a strict residency rule, but at least one person should be a state resident. Non-residents can apply at the Pike County Probate Court if the wedding will take place in Pike County.

The following IDs are accepted at the Pike County Probate Court:

• Driver's license from any state
• U.S. or foreign passport
• State-issued ID card
• Military ID
• Certified birth certificate

State-Level Resources for Pike County

Several state agencies can help with Pike County marriage records. The Council of Probate Court Judges maintains a directory of all Georgia probate courts. The standard forms page has forms used by every county court in the state. And the Georgia Archives holds older records on microfilm that may include Pike County marriage entries from decades past.

For general information about the marriage license process in Georgia, the Georgia.gov marriage page is a helpful resource. It covers the basics that apply to Pike County and every other Georgia county.

Nearby Counties

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