Courthouse Weddings
Courthouse Weddings In Georgia
Some Georgia courts will marry you for free. Here is who, when and what to bring.
Who Holds Ceremonies
Courthouse Ceremonies By County
| County | Ceremonies | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Gwinnett | Free, by reservation | Most Friday afternoons at 1:00, 1:30, 2:00 and 2:30 p.m., English or Spanish |
| Fulton | Free Forever Fridays | 3 PM, South Annex, 5600 Stonewall Tell Road, College Park, Fulton licenses only, two guests |
| Cobb | Magistrate Court | Monday to Thursday 6 PM, Friday to Sunday 12 PM and 6 PM, 770-528-8900 |
| Chatham | None at Probate | Bring your own officiant |
| Glynn | None at Probate | Court can share a list of local officiants |
| Liberty | None at Probate | Bring your own officiant |
| Effingham | None since December 1, 2019 | Bring your own officiant |
| Camden | Judge not performing for now | Bring your own officiant |
Last checked November 2026, from each court's own page.
Gwinnett
Free Friday Ceremonies
Gwinnett County Probate and Magistrate Courts hold free ceremonies most Friday afternoons, by reservation only, in English or Spanish. Bring a valid Georgia marriage license and a government issued photo ID for both of you. Official witnesses are not required, and family and friends are welcome. The ceremonies are short and held in a busy working courtroom. Gwinnett County wedding ceremonies.
Fulton
Forever Fridays
Fulton County Probate Court relaunched its free Forever Fridays ceremonies on September 4, 2026, at 3 PM at the South Annex, 5600 Stonewall Tell Road in College Park. Only Fulton County licenses are honored, two guests per couple, and you should arrive 90 minutes early if you still need your license. Come dressed, because there are no dressing rooms. Fulton County Forever Fridays.
Cobb
Cobb's Magistrate Court holds weddings Monday to Thursday at 6 PM and Friday to Sunday at 12 PM and 6 PM. For a same day weekday ceremony, reach Probate Court licensing by 4:30 PM.
From A Photographer
Small Weddings Deserve Photographs Too
A courthouse ceremony takes minutes. The photographs afterward can take an hour, on the courthouse steps, in a nearby square or park, or back at a favorite restaurant. I photograph elopements and small weddings across Georgia. If yours is coming up, check your date with me.
Plan It Well
Courthouse Wedding Checklist
- Get the license first, and early. Gwinnett says processing can take over an hour, and Fulton asks you to arrive 90 minutes early if you still need it.
- Reserve where required. Gwinnett ceremonies need a reservation.
- Bring photo ID for both of you.
- Check the guest limit. Fulton allows two guests per couple.
- Come dressed. Fulton has no dressing rooms.
- Plan photos after. Fulton gives a few moments after each ceremony, and there are photo spots around the courthouse.
Questions
Questions Couples Ask
Can you get married at the courthouse in Georgia?
Yes, in some counties. Gwinnett and Fulton probate courts hold free ceremonies, and Cobb's Magistrate Court holds weddings in the evenings and on weekends.
How much is a Gwinnett courthouse wedding?
There is no fee for the ceremony. You pay only for the license, $56 or $16 with premarital education.
Can we bring guests to Forever Fridays in Fulton?
Two guests per couple, and admission to the courtroom is not guaranteed because of space.
Can we bring a photographer to a courthouse wedding?
Gwinnett allows only handheld photographic equipment authorized by its court security policy, and Fulton gives couples a few moments for pictures after each ceremony with photo spots around the courthouse.
Which probate courts do not hold weddings?
Chatham, Glynn, Liberty and Effingham say their probate courts do not hold ceremonies, and Camden's judge is not performing them for now.
