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What is the marriage license age requirement in Fulton County?

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Direct answer

In Fulton County, both applicants must be at least 18, of sound mind, with no living spouse from an un-dissolved prior marriage and not related in a degree prohibited by law. A 17-year-old may be issued a license only if a separate set of conditions is met. Backed by the State of Georgia and the Council of Probate Court Judges of Georgia, which set this rule uniformly for every Georgia probate court.

Published rule and conditions

Marriage license age requirements
Both applicants must be at least 18, of sound mind, with no living spouse from an un-dissolved prior marriage and not related in a degree prohibited by law. A 17-year-old may be issued a license only if a separate set of conditions is met.

Backed by the State of Georgia and the Council of Probate Court Judges of Georgia, which set this rule uniformly for every Georgia probate court.

Official requirement

You must be at least 18 years old, of sound mind, and have no living spouse from a prior un-dissolved marriage in order to be issued a marriage license. A 17-year-old may be issued a marriage license if certain conditions are met.

Issuing office

Fulton County Probate Court, Licensing Division

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Official sources for this answer

  • Marriage LicensesCouncil of Probate Court Judges of Georgia (Judicial Council of Georgia, Administrative Office of the Courts) - checked July 30, 2026

    If one of the parties is a resident of Georgia, the license can be issued in any county. If neither party is a resident of Georgia, the license must be issued in the county in which the marriage ceremony is to be performed. Both parties must be at least 18 years of age.

  • Apply for a Marriage LicenseState of Georgia (Georgia.gov) - checked July 30, 2026

    You must be at least 18 years old, of sound mind, and have no living spouse from a prior un-dissolved marriage in order to be issued a marriage license. The signed marriage license should be returned to the probate court within 30 days of the ceremony.

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