Georgia Marriage License

Those those seeking Georgia marriage licenses, congratulations! Getting married is a big commitment. Planning a wedding in Georgia takes a little effort, as they have some interesting rules that can help defray the costs of their licenses. Unlike many States, Georgia has a system where if you can prove you attended premarital counseling, you will pay less for the license. As Georgia marriage licenses begin at sixty-five dollars and go up from there, being able to cut the costs can be beneficial. As the premarital counseling can be obtained at no costs, this can help couples who have little cash.

When you go to get Georgia marriage licenses, there are several things that you need to keep in mind. First, you will need to bring two pieces of identification for both you and your future spouse. Both of you will need to appear before a court clerk and verify that the information you are providing is truthful. This oath and the information you give is legally binding, and any fraudulent information can be used against you in a court of law. The State of Georgia, like many States, does not require blood testing. They do not acknowledge common-law marriage, unless it was established before 1997. If you are moving into Georgia under a common-law marriage established in another state, you will need to participate in a legal marriage in order to be able to gain any benefits as a couple in Georgia.

There is current confusion on what age you need to be in order to acquire Georgia marriage licenses, as the laws were recently changed. If you are below the age of 18 but of ages 16 or 17, you can appear in court with your parents and be permitted to wed under certain circumstances. Under no circumstances will those of ages 15 or younger be permitted to hold Georgia marriage certificates.

Once you have obtained your Georgia marriage licenses, you can be wed immediately. There is no delay or processing time required for the license to be valid. Once you are wed by a minister or judge, they will send completed forms to the government and your marriage will be legalized.

Once you have gone through the process of obtaining your Georgia marriage licenses and they have been certified by a judge or a minister, the only way to break the commitment of the marriage certificate is through a divorce. If you are intending to rewed after being divorced, you will need to show the final divorce decree in order to be able to get a new marriage license.

More marriage related issues are discussed in Save My Marriage Today.