Find Union County Marriage Records

Union County marriage records are kept at the Probate Court in Blairsville, Georgia. This mountain county in north Georgia is a popular destination for weddings, and the Probate Court on Courthouse Street handles all marriage licenses and record requests. Blairsville is the county seat and the center of government for Union County. Whether you are planning a wedding here or need a copy of an old marriage certificate, the Probate Court is your starting point. The process is straightforward. This page covers everything you need to know about Union County marriage records, from fees and ID requirements to searching for past records.

Union County Probate Court Details

The Union County Probate Court is at 65 Courthouse Street, Suite 8, in Blairsville. This is the only place in Union County to apply for a marriage license or request a copy of a marriage record. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Both people must appear at the same time when applying for a license. No appointment is needed.

Union County sits in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The area attracts visitors for hiking, lake recreation, and scenic views. Some couples travel here specifically to get married. The Union County Probate Court sees a fair number of out-of-county applicants, especially in the spring and fall. Staff is used to working with visitors who are not local residents.

Union County Marriage License Fees

The marriage license fee in Union County is $56 without counseling. Couples who take a premarital education course of at least six hours pay $16 under O.C.G.A. § 19-3-30.1. The savings is significant. The course must be done within 12 months before the application date. Bring the certificate when you visit the Union County Probate Court.

Certified copies of Union County marriage records are $10 each. Additional copies at the same time are $5. The court accepts cash and money orders. Ask about card payments when you visit or call.

Note: The $10 fee for a record search is non-refundable, even if no matching record is found in Union County files.

How to Search Union County Marriage Records

The quickest way is to go to the Union County Probate Court in Blairsville. Provide the names of both people and the marriage date if you know it. The clerk will check the records and can print a certified copy for $10. Most requests are handled quickly.

You can mail a request to the Union County Probate Court at 65 Courthouse Street, Suite 8, Blairsville, GA 30512. Include the names, approximate date, your return address, and a $10 money order. Give the office a few weeks to process and mail the copy.

For online searches, try the Georgia Probate Records marriage search page. Enter the name and select Union County. The database has many records, though coverage may not include every year. It is a good first step before contacting the court.

The search page shown above lets you look up marriage records from Union County and other Georgia counties.

Union County Marriage License Requirements

Both people must be at least 18 years old under O.C.G.A. § 19-3-2. Each applicant must appear at the Union County Probate Court in person. Bring a valid photo ID. A driver's license, state ID, or passport is fine. Social Security numbers are needed on the application.

If either person was married before, bring a certified copy of the divorce decree or a death certificate. O.C.G.A. § 19-3-1 says you cannot get a marriage license while a prior marriage is still in effect. Documents in languages other than English need a certified translation.

There is no waiting period in Georgia. You can have the ceremony right after the Union County Probate Court issues the license. No blood test is needed. The license is good for 60 days from the date it is issued.

After the Wedding in Union County

The officiant signs the marriage license after the ceremony and returns it to the Union County Probate Court within 30 days. Once filed, the court records the marriage and mails a certified certificate to the couple. This process takes about a month.

If you need the certificate sooner, go to the Probate Court in Blairsville once the license is on file. Pay $10 for a certified copy. The staff can print it quickly. Keep the original in a safe place for future use, such as name changes or insurance updates.

State Marriage Records for Union County

The Georgia Department of Public Health has marriage records from June 1952 to August 1996. If a Union County marriage falls in that date range, you can request a copy from the state. The fee is $10 and is not refundable. Send mail requests to the State Office of Vital Records at 1680 Phoenix Boulevard, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349. Phone: (404) 679-4702. Expect 8 to 10 weeks for mail processing.

For Union County marriages outside that date range, the Probate Court in Blairsville is the only source. The Georgia Archives may have microfilm of older records. The Georgia.gov site gives a general overview of the marriage license process for the whole state.

The standard forms page from the Council of Probate Court Judges has downloadable forms used across all Georgia Probate Courts, including Union County.

Online Tools for Union County

The Georgia Probate Records site lets you fill out a marriage license application online before visiting the Union County Probate Court. The form stays in the system for 30 days. Both people still need to appear in Blairsville with ID and the fee. The online step just cuts down time at the window.

The Council of Probate Court Judges website has general information about probate courts in Georgia. It is a good resource if you have questions about how the system works.

Nearby Counties

Union County borders a few other north Georgia mountain counties. Each has its own Probate Court for marriage records.