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Can a minor apply for a marriage license in Fulton County?

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Direct answer

In Fulton County, an applicant who is 17 must show they have been emancipated by juvenile court order for not less than 15 days and must present a certificate of completion of separate specialised premarital counselling for each applicant, even where the other applicant is over 18. Since 1 July 2019 no one under 17 may be issued a Georgia marriage license, and parental consent is no longer accepted. The Council of Probate Court Judges adds that the older party may be no more than four years older than the younger party.

Published rule and conditions

Minor applicant rule
An applicant who is 17 must show they have been emancipated by juvenile court order for not less than 15 days and must present a certificate of completion of separate specialised premarital counselling for each applicant, even where the other applicant is over 18. Since 1 July 2019 no one under 17 may be issued a Georgia marriage license, and parental consent is no longer accepted.

The Council of Probate Court Judges adds that the older party may be no more than four years older than the younger party.

Applies in some cases

As of July 1, 2019: You must be at least 17 years of age to obtain a marriage license in Georgia. If you are 17 years of age when applying for a marriage license, you must show that you have been emancipated for not less than 15 days and present a certificate of completion of separate specialized premarital counseling for each applicant, even if one applicant is over 18.

Issuing office

Fulton County Probate Court, Licensing Division

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Official sources for this answer

  • Marriage LicensesFulton County Probate Court - checked July 30, 2026

    Both parties must be present in the office with your current identification to obtain a marriage license. The license does not have an expiration date. The marriage license fee is: $68.50, includes one mailed certified copy of the marriage certificate. $28.50 when you provide to the court a Certificate of completion for a Qualified Premarital Education Program.

  • 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.

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