Pulaski County Marriage Records

Pulaski County marriage records are filed at the Probate Court in Hawkinsville, Georgia. The Probate Court on West Commerce Street is the sole office in the county that issues marriage licenses and keeps the official records. Hawkinsville is the county seat, and anyone who needs to apply for a license or look up an existing Pulaski County marriage record must go through this court. Staff can answer questions over the phone at (478) 783-1911 or in person during regular business hours.

Pulaski County Probate Court

The Pulaski County Probate Court is at 112 W. Commerce Street in Hawkinsville, GA 31036. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The court is closed on weekends and state holidays. Both people must appear in person to apply for a marriage license in Pulaski County. You cannot have someone else file on your behalf.

Hawkinsville is a small town in middle Georgia. The courthouse is right in the center of town. Finding it is straightforward. The Pulaski County Probate Court handles a variety of matters, from estates and guardianships to firearms permits and marriage licenses. The clerk at the front desk will direct you to the marriage license window when you arrive. For anything related to Pulaski County marriage records, the phone number is (478) 783-1911.

Applying for a Pulaski County Marriage License

Begin the process online at Georgia Probate Records. The website lets you fill out the marriage license application from home. Enter names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and other basic details. After the online form is complete, both people need to visit the Pulaski County Probate Court in Hawkinsville in person to finalize the license.

Bring valid photo ID. A driver's license, passport, state-issued ID, or military ID will work. If either person was married before, you must bring proof that the prior marriage ended. A certified final divorce decree or a death certificate is what the Pulaski County clerk needs to see. Without that proof, the license cannot be issued.

The fee is $77 without a premarital counseling certificate. With counseling, the fee goes down to $56. Georgia law under O.C.G.A. § 15-9-60 controls these amounts. Cash and money orders are accepted at the Hawkinsville office. Call (478) 783-1911 to confirm whether the court takes card payments.

Georgia has no waiting period. No blood test. The Pulaski County license is valid for 60 days from the date of issue. After the wedding, the person who performs the ceremony signs the license and sends it back to the Pulaski County Probate Court within 30 days. That returned document is the official marriage record.

Searching Pulaski County Marriage Records

To search for a Pulaski County marriage record, call the Probate Court at (478) 783-1911. Provide the full names and an approximate date of the marriage. The clerk can check the files and tell you if a record exists. In-person searches at the Hawkinsville courthouse are also an option and tend to be faster.

You can also try the Georgia Probate Records marriage search online. Select Pulaski County and enter a name. If the record has been added to the state system, it will come up with the license date and names on file.

For Pulaski County marriages from 1952 to 1996, the Georgia Department of Public Health may have copies at the State Office of Vital Records. The address is 1680 Phoenix Blvd., Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349. The search fee is $10 and is not refundable. Processing by mail takes 8 to 10 weeks. Call (404) 679-4702 for questions.

The Council of Probate Court Judges site shown above provides links to court directories and resources for all Georgia counties, including Pulaski County.

Note: The $10 search fee at the state level applies even if no Pulaski County record is found.

Certified Copies of Pulaski County Marriage Certificates

Certified copies of Pulaski County marriage certificates are $10 for the first copy. Additional copies cost $5 each. You can pick them up in person at the Hawkinsville courthouse. In-person requests are often ready the same day. Cash and money orders are the usual payment methods.

Mail requests should go to the Pulaski County Probate Court at 112 W. Commerce Street, Hawkinsville, GA 31036. Include a written request with both names, the date of the marriage, and a money order for the correct amount. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope for the return mailing. Processing by mail takes about one to two weeks. You may need certified copies for name changes, insurance, or court proceedings.

Pulaski County Marriage Requirements

State law governs the rules for marriage in Georgia. Both people must be at least 18. O.C.G.A. § 19-3-2 sets out who can marry. A 17-year-old may only marry with a court emancipation order, and O.C.G.A. § 19-3-36 adds age-gap restrictions and counseling requirements. Nobody under 17 can marry in Georgia.

No blood test. No waiting period. You can apply at the Pulaski County Probate Court and have the ceremony the same day. There is no strict residency rule. At least one person should be a Georgia resident, but non-residents can file in the county where the ceremony will take place.

The Pulaski County Probate Court accepts these forms of ID:

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

State-Level Resources for Pulaski County

The standard forms page from the Council of Probate Court Judges has downloadable forms used at every Georgia probate court. The Georgia.gov marriage page gives a general overview of the process. The Georgia Archives in Morrow holds older vital records on microfilm that may include Pulaski County marriages from before the 1950s.

These resources are useful if you need background on the statewide process or want to track down older Pulaski County records that are no longer held at the local courthouse. The state archives can be especially helpful for genealogy work involving Pulaski County families from decades past.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Pulaski County. Check your address to make sure you are filing in the right county.