Taliaferro County Marriage Records
Taliaferro County marriage records are on file at the Probate Court in Crawfordville, Georgia. As the least populated county in Georgia, Taliaferro County still operates a full Probate Court that handles marriage licenses, record storage, and certified copies. The court on South Main Street in Crawfordville is the only place in Taliaferro County to apply for a marriage license or request copies of past marriage records. Despite the county's small size, the process follows the same Georgia state rules that apply everywhere else.
Taliaferro County Quick Facts
Taliaferro County Probate Court
The Taliaferro County Probate Court is located at 113 South Main Street in Crawfordville. This is the office that handles all marriage license applications and marriage record requests in the county. Both people who want to get married must appear in person at the Taliaferro County Probate Court. You cannot send just one person or apply by mail. The clerk will check your IDs, take the application, collect the fee, and issue the license if everything is in order.
Taliaferro County is very small. The courthouse staff may be handling other probate duties when you arrive. Calling ahead to (706) 456-2253 is strongly recommended so you do not make the trip to Crawfordville only to find the clerk unavailable. Walk-ins are technically accepted, but planning ahead is wise for a county this size.
| Address | 113 S. Main Street Crawfordville, GA 30631 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (706) 456-2253 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Searching Taliaferro County Marriage Records
To search for a marriage record in Taliaferro County, visit the Probate Court in Crawfordville. Give the clerk the names of both spouses and the date of the marriage. The staff will look through the files and pull the record if it is on hand. Certified copies cost $10 each. Additional copies are $5 when ordered together. In-person requests at the Taliaferro County courthouse are usually handled quickly since the volume of records is small.
Mail requests are an option as well. Write a letter with the full names, approximate marriage date, and a $10 check or money order. Send it to the Taliaferro County Probate Court at 113 S. Main Street, Crawfordville, GA 30631. Put your return address on the letter so the clerk can mail the certified copy back. You can also call (706) 456-2253 to check if a record is on file before sending payment.
The Council of Probate Court Judges of Georgia provides oversight and resources for all 159 county probate courts.
The Council of Probate Court Judges website has information about how probate courts across the state handle marriage records. The Georgia Probate Records search tool may also have Taliaferro County records in its online index.
Taliaferro County Marriage License Fees
A standard marriage license in Taliaferro County costs between $56 and $77 without counseling. If both people complete a qualifying premarital course before applying, the fee drops to $16 to $37. Georgia law under O.C.G.A. 19-3-30.1 provides this discount. The course must be at least six hours long and completed within a year of the application date at the Taliaferro County Probate Court.
Bring cash or a money order. Very small courts like the one in Taliaferro County may not have card readers. Call ahead to confirm what forms of payment are accepted. Fees are non-refundable regardless of whether the license is used.
Note: The exact fee amount may differ slightly from county to county within the state range, so confirm with the Taliaferro County Probate Court.
Marriage License Rules in Taliaferro County
Both applicants must be 18 or older. Under O.C.G.A. 19-3-2, the only exception is an emancipated 17-year-old who has waited at least 15 days since the court order. No one under 17 can get a license in Georgia. Both people must appear at the Taliaferro County Probate Court with a valid photo ID. Driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID all qualify.
If either person was married before, bring proof the previous marriage ended. A certified divorce decree or death certificate for the former spouse will work. All documents must be in English or include a certified translation. Under O.C.G.A. 19-3-1, both parties must be of sound mind and not already married to someone else to qualify for a Taliaferro County marriage license.
- Valid photo ID for both applicants
- Social Security numbers
- Certified divorce decree or death certificate if needed
- Both present at the Taliaferro County Probate Court
- Counseling certificate for the discounted fee
Georgia has no waiting period and no blood test rule. The license is good for 60 days once issued.
State Records for Taliaferro County Marriages
The Georgia Department of Public Health maintains some marriage records at the state level. Their files cover the period from June 1952 to August 1996. If the Taliaferro County marriage falls in that range, you can request a copy from the state Vital Records office at 1680 Phoenix Boulevard, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349. The search fee is $10 and is non-refundable. Additional copies cost $5 each. Call (404) 679-4702 for information.
Mail requests to the state take 8 to 10 weeks. In-person requests may get same-day results if the record is found. For Taliaferro County marriages before 1952 or after 1996, the Probate Court in Crawfordville is the only source. The Georgia Archives may have older records on microfilm for genealogy work.
Taliaferro County Marriage Ceremonies
After the Taliaferro County Probate Court issues a license, any authorized person can perform the ceremony. Under O.C.G.A. 19-3-30, judges, ministers, and ordained clergy qualify. The Probate Court may also do civil ceremonies in Taliaferro County, though availability is limited given the small size of the office. Call ahead to check. The officiant must sign the license and return it within 30 days to the Taliaferro County Probate Court.
Once the signed license is returned, the court records the marriage. A certified certificate is mailed to the couple within about 30 days. If you need the certificate sooner, visit the Crawfordville courthouse and ask for a copy once the record is in the system.
Additional Taliaferro County Resources
The Georgia Probate Records website lets you start a marriage application online before your visit. The probate court forms page has blank documents that all 159 counties in Georgia use. For a basic overview of the marriage process, the Georgia.gov marriage page is a good place to start. FamilySearch maintains a free index of older Georgia marriages for historical research.
Always verify details directly with the Taliaferro County Probate Court at (706) 456-2253. Procedures and fees can change, and the staff in Crawfordville can give you the most current information.
Nearby Counties
These counties surround Taliaferro County in east-central Georgia. If the marriage was filed in a neighboring county, contact one of these Probate Courts.