Troup County Marriage Records

Troup County marriage records are held at the Probate Court in LaGrange, Georgia. The court issues new marriage licenses, stores marriage certificates, and provides certified copies for public requests. LaGrange is the county seat and largest city in Troup County, located in western Georgia near the Alabama state line. The Probate Court on Ridley Avenue serves the whole county. Whether you want to apply for a marriage license or search for an old record, this is where to go. Troup County also offers online application options that can speed up the process. This guide covers all the details.

Troup County Probate Court Details

The Troup County Probate Court is at 100 Ridley Avenue in LaGrange. This is the one office in Troup County that handles marriage licenses and marriage record searches. The court is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Both people applying for a license must appear together in person. Walk-ins are welcome. The court stays busy, but the staff handles requests efficiently.

LaGrange is a mid-size city with a Probate Court that serves both city and county residents. Troup County is home to about 70,000 people, and the Probate Court processes a steady number of marriage licenses each year. If you live in LaGrange or elsewhere in Troup County, this is your office for all marriage-related matters.

Troup County Marriage License Fees

A marriage license in Troup County costs $56 without premarital counseling. Couples who complete a qualifying premarital education course can get the fee reduced to $16 under O.C.G.A. § 19-3-30.1. The course must be at least six hours and done within 12 months of applying. Bring the certificate of completion to the Troup County Probate Court when you visit.

Certified copies of Troup County marriage records are $10 each. Additional copies ordered at the same time cost $5. The court accepts cash, money orders, and credit or debit cards. A small processing fee may apply for card payments. Personal checks are generally not accepted.

Note: Fees are set by Georgia law under O.C.G.A. § 15-9-60 and are the same across all counties.

How to Search Troup County Marriage Records

Visit the Troup County Probate Court in LaGrange to search for a marriage record. Give the clerk both names and the date of the marriage. The clerk searches the files and prints a certified copy for $10. This is the most direct way to get a Troup County marriage record.

Mail requests work as well. Write to the Troup County Probate Court at 100 Ridley Avenue, LaGrange, GA 30240. Include the names of both spouses, the marriage date, your address, and a $10 money order. The court will process the request and mail the copy. Allow a few weeks for delivery.

Online searching is available through the Georgia Probate Records website. You can search by name and select Troup County. The database has many records, though coverage is not complete for every year.

The search tool above lets you look up marriage records from Troup County and other Georgia counties by name.

Troup County Marriage License Rules

Both people must be 18 or older under O.C.G.A. § 19-3-2. Each applicant must appear at the Troup County Probate Court in person. Bring a valid photo ID. A Georgia driver's license, state ID, or passport will work. Social Security numbers are required on the application.

If either person was married before, bring a certified divorce decree or death certificate. O.C.G.A. § 19-3-1 prohibits marriage while a previous marriage is still in effect. Any documents in a foreign language need a certified English translation.

Georgia has no waiting period or blood test requirement. You can have the ceremony the same day you get the license from the Troup County Probate Court. The license remains valid for 60 days.

Online Application for Troup County

Troup County offers an online marriage license application through the Georgia Probate Records portal. Fill out the form before your visit. The application stays in the system for 30 days. Both people still need to come to the Troup County Probate Court to show ID and pay the fee, but the online application makes the visit shorter. This is especially helpful if you are on a tight schedule.

The online system is the same one used by Probate Courts across Georgia. It collects names, addresses, dates of birth, and other required details. Once at the Troup County office, the staff pulls up the application and confirms the information in person.

After the Wedding in Troup County

The officiant signs the license after the ceremony. Georgia law requires them to return it to the Troup County Probate Court within 30 days. Once filed, the court processes the record and mails a certified marriage certificate to the couple. This usually takes about 30 days.

Need a copy sooner? Go to the Probate Court in LaGrange after the license has been filed. Pay $10 for a certified copy. Staff can print it quickly. Keep your marriage certificate somewhere safe. You may need it for name changes, benefits, insurance, or other legal purposes.

State Marriage Records for Troup County

The Georgia Department of Public Health has marriage records from June 1952 through August 1996. If a Troup County marriage falls in that range, you can request a copy from the state. The fee is $10 and is non-refundable. Mail to the State Office of Vital Records, 1680 Phoenix Boulevard, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349. Phone: (404) 679-4702.

For Troup County marriages before 1952 or after 1996, the Probate Court in LaGrange has the original records. The Georgia Archives may have older records on microfilm. The standard forms page from the Council of Probate Court Judges has blanks for various requests.

The Georgia.gov page above covers the basics of how marriage licenses work across all Georgia counties.

Cities in Troup County

LaGrange is the largest city in Troup County and also the county seat. It is the only city in Troup County that meets the population threshold for its own page on this site. All marriage records for LaGrange residents are handled through the Troup County Probate Court. Hogansville and West Point are also in Troup County but are smaller communities.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Troup County and each has a Probate Court for marriage records.