Search Walton County Marriage Records

Walton County marriage records are managed by the Probate Court in Monroe, Georgia. The court is responsible for issuing new marriage licenses, keeping past marriage certificates on file, and providing certified copies to the public. Monroe is the county seat and sits east of Atlanta in the growing metro area. The Walton County Probate Court on South Hammond Drive handles a growing number of marriage license requests each year. Walton County also offers online application options to save time. This guide covers fees, rules, search methods, and everything else you need for Walton County marriage records.

Walton County Probate Court Information

The Walton County Probate Court is at 303 South Hammond Drive, Suite 118, in Monroe. This is the only place in Walton County for marriage licenses and marriage record requests. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Both applicants must come to the court at the same time. No appointment is required, but arriving early is recommended, especially on busy days.

Walton County has grown significantly in recent years as part of the greater Atlanta metro area. The county has about 96,000 residents. The Probate Court stays busy, but the staff handles the workload well. Monroe is centrally located in the county, making it accessible from Loganville, Social Circle, and other communities in Walton County.

Walton County Marriage License Fees

The fee for a marriage license in Walton County is $56 without premarital education. If both people take a qualifying course of at least six hours, the fee drops to $16 per O.C.G.A. § 19-3-30.1. The course must be completed within one year of applying. Bring the certificate to the Walton County Probate Court as proof.

Certified copies of Walton County marriage records are $10 for the first copy. Additional copies ordered at the same time cost $5 each. The court accepts cash, money orders, and credit or debit cards. A service fee applies to card transactions.

Note: All marriage license and copy fees in Walton County are set by Georgia law under O.C.G.A. § 15-9-60.

How to Find Walton County Marriage Records

Visit the Walton County Probate Court in Monroe. Give the clerk both names and the date of the marriage. The clerk will check the records and can print a certified copy for $10. Most requests are filled in a single visit. If you know the approximate year, the search goes faster.

Mail requests are accepted too. Send a letter to the Walton County Probate Court at 303 S. Hammond Drive, Suite 118, Monroe, GA 30655. Include the full names of both spouses, the date of the marriage, your return address, and a money order for $10. Allow a few weeks for the office to process your request and send the copy.

The Georgia Probate Records site has an online marriage search tool. You can look up records by name and select Walton County. Not all records appear online, but many do, and it is a good first step.

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

Walton County Marriage License Requirements

Both people must be 18 or older per O.C.G.A. § 19-3-2. Each applicant needs to appear at the Walton County Probate Court in person. Bring a valid photo ID. Georgia driver's license, state ID, or passport works. Social Security numbers go 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 getting a license while a previous marriage is still active. Any foreign-language documents must include a certified English translation.

Georgia has no waiting period. The wedding can happen the same day you get the license. No blood test is needed. The Walton County marriage license is valid for 60 days after it is issued.

Online Application for Walton County

Walton County offers an online marriage license application through the Georgia Probate Records portal. Fill out the application before your visit. It stays in the system for 30 days. Both people still must appear at the Walton County Probate Court in Monroe to finish the process, show ID, and pay. The online step just saves time at the counter.

The online system collects names, dates of birth, addresses, and other details. At the court, staff pulls up the form and verifies everything in person. For a fast-growing county like Walton, this online option is a real time-saver on busy days.

After Getting Married in Walton County

The officiant signs the marriage license after the ceremony and has 30 days to return it to the Walton County Probate Court. Once filed, the court records the marriage and mails a certified certificate to the couple. This takes about 30 days.

If you need the certificate sooner, go to the Probate Court in Monroe after the license is on file. Pay $10 for a certified copy. The staff can usually print it while you wait. Keep the certificate in a safe place for future use.

State-Level Records for Walton County

The Georgia Department of Public Health has marriage records from June 1952 to August 1996. For a Walton County marriage in that date range, you can request a copy from the state. The fee is $10, non-refundable. Mail to 1680 Phoenix Boulevard, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349. Phone: (404) 679-4702. Processing takes 8 to 10 weeks by mail.

For Walton County marriages before 1952 or after 1996, the Probate Court in Monroe is the only source. The Georgia Archives may have microfilm of older records. The Council of Probate Court Judges site has general forms and information about Probate Courts across Georgia.

The DPH fee schedule above shows the costs for ordering vital records from the state of Georgia, including Walton County marriage certificates.

Walton County Marriage Record Resources

The standard forms page from the Council of Probate Court Judges has forms used across all Georgia Probate Courts. These are free to download and may help with mail-in requests to the Walton County office.

The Georgia.gov marriage page provides a general overview of the license process for any Georgia county.

Nearby Counties

Walton County borders several other counties in the eastern Atlanta metro area. Each has its own Probate Court for marriage records and licenses.