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Who can perform a marriage ceremony for a license from Chatham County?

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Direct answer

In Chatham County, the Probate Court of Chatham County does not offer or conduct wedding ceremonies; couples arrange their own officiant and venue. The ceremony itself must be performed in Georgia for the license to be used.

Published rule and conditions

Officiant and ceremony rule
The Probate Court of Chatham County does not offer or conduct wedding ceremonies; couples arrange their own officiant and venue. The ceremony itself must be performed in Georgia for the license to be used.
Official requirement

The Probate Court of Chatham County does not offer or conduct wedding ceremonies.

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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