Honorable Probate Judge Elizabeth H. Biles
Marriage Licenses
Where to go...
- If one or both persons to be married are residents of Georgia you may apply for a marriage license in any county in Georgia. If neither applicant is a resident of Georgia you must apply for the marriage license in the county where the ceremony is to be held.
- If you are eligible to apply for your marriage license in Butts County you may apply online or in the Probate Office during the regular operating hours. An appointment is suggested but not required. Both applicants must be present at the same time with valid ID's and will be required to complete and sign a marriage application.
What to bring...
- Proof of age. You must be 18 years of age to apply for a marriage license. You will be asked to provide proof of your age. The following documents are considered “proof of age” pursuant to O.C.G.A. §19-3-36: “birth certificate, driver's license, baptismal certificate, certificate of birth registration, selective service card, court record, passport, immigration papers, alien papers, citizenship papers, armed forces discharge papers, armed forces identification card, or hospital admission card containing the full name and date of birth.”
- Death of a prior spouse. If either applicant is a widow/widower they must provide the date of death of the deceased spouse on their application.
- Proof of divorce. If one or both applicants are divorced they need to know their date of divorce. Party must provide copy of final judgement and decree of divorce, signed by a judge, and stamp filed by the court for the most recent divorce.
- Payment. The Court accepts cash, money orders, and cards. The basic fee for a marriage license is $56. The fee is reduced to $16 if you have completed a qualifying premarital education program and provide the Court with certification of completion at the time of application. The requirements for the premarital education program may be found at O.C.G.A. §19-3-30.
- Certified copies of the marriage certificate and application are $10 each in addition to the application fee. If you would like the copies to be mailed to you, you must provide a self-addressed, stamped envelope.
Ceremony
Butts County Probate Judge does not perform marriage ceremonies. The court staff can provide you with a list of available officiants in the area.
Return Completed License...
After the marriage ceremony is performed, the officiant must sign and complete the marriage license. The license should be returned to the Probate Court as soon as possible but no later than 30 days after the ceremony. Let us record the Marriage License for 24hrs, then you can come back and get certified copies for $10 each.