Twiggs County Marriage Records Search

Twiggs County marriage records are filed at the Probate Court in Jeffersonville, Georgia. The Probate Court handles marriage license applications and stores all past marriage certificates for the county. Jeffersonville is the county seat, a small town in central Georgia east of Macon. The court on North Main Street is the only office in Twiggs County where you can get a marriage license or search for an old marriage record. Because the county is small, the office tends to be quieter than busier metro-area courts. This guide explains the process, fees, and requirements for Twiggs County marriage records.

Twiggs County Probate Court Information

The Twiggs County Probate Court is at 25 North Main Street in Jeffersonville. This office issues marriage licenses and processes record requests for the entire county. The court is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Both people who want to marry must appear at the same time. Walk-ins are accepted, and waits are usually short.

Twiggs County is one of the least populated counties in Georgia. The court handles a modest number of marriage licenses each year. The staff is experienced with the process and can walk you through the steps. If you are coming from the Macon area or anywhere else outside the county, call ahead to make sure the office is open when you plan to arrive.

Marriage License Costs in Twiggs County

A marriage license in Twiggs County is $56 without premarital counseling. If both people complete a premarital education course of at least six hours, the fee is only $16 as described in O.C.G.A. § 19-3-30.1. The course must be finished within 12 months of applying. Bring proof of completion to the Twiggs County Probate Court.

Certified copies of Twiggs County marriage records cost $10. Each additional copy ordered at the same time is $5. Cash and money orders are taken at the court. Verify other accepted payment methods by calling the office.

How to Get Twiggs County Marriage Records

Visit the Twiggs County Probate Court in Jeffersonville. Tell the clerk the names and date of the marriage you are looking for. They will search the files and print a certified copy for $10. In a small office like Twiggs County, the process is usually fast.

Mail requests are another way to get records. Write to the Twiggs County Probate Court at 25 N. Main Street, Jeffersonville, GA 31044. Include the names of both spouses, the marriage date, your return address, and a $10 money order. The court processes mail requests and sends the copy back to you. Allow a few weeks for this.

You can try an online search first. The Georgia Probate Records website has a search tool for marriage records by name and county. Select Twiggs County and enter the name. Not all records are online, but some are available through this system.

The portal shown above gives access to marriage records and other probate records from across Georgia, including Twiggs County.

Twiggs County Marriage License Requirements

Both applicants must be 18 or older per O.C.G.A. § 19-3-2. Each person must come to the Twiggs County Probate Court with a valid photo ID. A driver's license, state ID, or passport meets this requirement. Social Security numbers are needed on the application form.

If either person was previously married, bring proof it ended. A certified divorce decree or death certificate is what the court needs. O.C.G.A. § 19-3-1 prohibits getting a new marriage license while a prior marriage is still in effect. Foreign-language documents require a certified English translation.

Georgia has no waiting period. You can hold the ceremony the same day you get the license from Twiggs County. No blood test is required. The license expires after 60 days.

Note: The Twiggs County Probate Court is a small office with limited staff, so arriving before 4:00 PM for license services is wise.

After the Wedding in Twiggs County

Your officiant signs the marriage license after the ceremony. Georgia law gives them 30 days to return the signed license to the Twiggs County Probate Court. Once it is on file, the court records the marriage and mails a certified certificate. Allow about 30 days for this.

For a faster copy, visit the Probate Court in Jeffersonville after the license has been filed. Pay $10 and the staff will print a certified copy while you are there. This beats waiting for the mail.

State Records for Twiggs County Marriages

The Georgia Department of Public Health holds marriage records from June 1952 through August 1996. For a Twiggs County marriage during that period, you can get a copy from the state. The fee is $10, non-refundable. Send mail requests to 1680 Phoenix Boulevard, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349. Call (404) 679-4702 for help. Allow 8 to 10 weeks.

For marriages before 1952 or after 1996, only the Twiggs County Probate Court in Jeffersonville has the records. The Georgia Archives may have microfilm of old marriage records from across the state. The Council of Probate Court Judges site has links to forms and general information about all Georgia Probate Courts.

The Georgia Archives site above is a resource for finding historical vital records, including older Twiggs County marriage files.

Online Application for Twiggs County

You can fill out a marriage license application online at georgiaprobaterecords.com. This saves time at the Twiggs County Probate Court. The form is good for 30 days. Both people still need to show up in Jeffersonville with ID and the fee to finish the process.

The standard forms from the Council of Probate Court Judges include forms used statewide. These can help with various probate requests in Twiggs County.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Twiggs County and each has its own Probate Court for marriage records and licenses.