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How long does marriage license processing take in Fulton County?

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In Fulton County, allow up to 30 days from the date the Court receives the returned license for the marriage to be recorded; the prepaid certificate is mailed once it is recorded. The Court asks that status enquiries wait until 45 days after the license was returned. Marriage certificate copies are $10 each and marriage application copies are $10 each, the latter available only to the couple.

Published rule and conditions

Marriage license processing time
Allow up to 30 days from the date the Court receives the returned license for the marriage to be recorded; the prepaid certificate is mailed once it is recorded. The Court asks that status enquiries wait until 45 days after the license was returned.

Marriage certificate copies are $10 each and marriage application copies are $10 each, the latter available only to the couple.

Official requirement

Please allow up to 30 days from the date we receive your marriage license in office for the court to record your marriage license.

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.

  • Records DivisionFulton County Probate Court - checked July 26, 2026

    Marriage Certificate: $10 per copy. Marriage Application: $10 per copy, Only the couple can request a marriage application. For customers on-site, Probate Court accepts credit cards (No Amercian Express), debit cards, cash, money orders, or cashier's checks.

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