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What identification is required for a marriage license in Chatham County?

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Direct answer

For Chatham County, the published answer is Proof of age — accepted documents include a valid driver's license, an original or certified copy of a birth certificate, a valid passport, or valid armed forces identification (O.C.G.A. § 19-3-36), Both applicants' current driver's licenses or passports, and A translation by a certified translator for any legal document in a language other than English. Premarital blood tests are no longer required in Georgia. The online application must be submitted before the appointment, and prior-marriage documents must be in hand where they apply.

Published rule and conditions

Identification requirements
  • Proof of age — accepted documents include a valid driver's license, an original or certified copy of a birth certificate, a valid passport, or valid armed forces identification (O.C.G.A. § 19-3-36)
  • Both applicants' current driver's licenses or passports
  • A translation by a certified translator for any legal document in a language other than English

Premarital blood tests are no longer required in Georgia. The online application must be submitted before the appointment, and prior-marriage documents must be in hand where they apply.

Official requirement

You must provide proof of your age. Documents that are accepted include, but are not limited to, a valid driver's license, original or certified copy of birth certificate, valid passport

Issuing office

Chatham County Probate Court

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Official sources for this answer

  • Probate Court: Marriage LicensesChatham County Probate Court - checked July 30, 2026

    ALL marriage license applications are by appointment only! Both applicants must be present in order to obtain a marriage license. Without Certificate of Premarital Education License Fee: $76.00, includes one certified copy of marriage certificate. With Certificate of Premarital Education License Fee: $36.00. For marriage licenses issued in the State of Georgia, the marriage ceremony must be performed in Georgia.

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