Cobb County Marriage License
Applying for your marriage license in Marietta? The Cobb County Probate Court charges $56.00, or $16.00 if you bring a premarital education certificate. Take our online course together first and that $40 stays in your pocket.
- Cobb County fee with our certificate: $16.00 instead of $56.00
- 6 hours, online, one enrollment for both of you
- Original signed, notarized certificate mailed by USPS
The course pays for itself: Georgia waives the marriage license fee for couples who finish premarital education, which saves up to $40 in most counties.
Start the course – $17.49 per coupleOne price covers both of you. Signed, notarized certificate mailed to your door. Standard, Faith-Friendly or Inclusive version.
Cobb County marriage license at a glance
| Where | Cobb County Probate Court, 32 Waddell Street, Marietta, GA 30090 |
|---|---|
| Hours | Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except holidays and court closures |
| Phone | 770-528-1931 (marriage licenses) |
| Fee | $56.00 without premarital education |
| Fee with certificate | $16.00 with a premarital education certificate |
| Included | Cobb does not include a free certified copy of the marriage certificate. Copies cost $10.00 each after your license is recorded. |
| Payment | Cash, credit or debit card for the license fee. |
| Waiting period | None for applicants 18 and older |
Source: Cobb County Probate Court marriage license page. Fees and rules can change; check the court's page before you go.
How to apply in Cobb County
- Take premarital education first. 6 hours together, within 12 months before you apply. Our online Georgia premarital course is $17.49 per couple; allow time for the mailed certificate.
- Appointments are encouraged but not required. You can book one online from the Probate Court page, or walk in during office hours.
- Both of you go to the Licensing Division together with proof of age.
- Hand over your premarital education certificate to get the $16.00 fee.
The premarital certificate in Cobb County
Cobb charges $16.00 instead of $56.00 only when you give the court a Certificate of Completion for a qualified premarital education program of at least six hours, completed within 12 months before you apply, taken by the two of you together.
What to bring
Proof of age: a valid driver's license, an original or certified birth certificate, a valid passport or a valid military ID. Divorced in the past 90 days? Bring a copy of the final divorce decree.
After the wedding
Your marriage record keeps the names you had when you applied. Cobb does not mail a free copy of the certificate; order certified copies online once the license is recorded.
Good to know in Cobb County
- Getting married by the Magistrate Court the same weekday? Be at the Probate Court Licensing Division by 4:30 p.m.
- Georgia does not require witnesses for the license or the ceremony.
What the course saves you in Cobb County
| License without the course | $56.00 |
|---|---|
| License with our certificate | $16.00 |
| You save at the court | $40 |
| Course, both of you | $17.49 |
| Money left over | $22.51, plus the skills |
The course pays for itself: Georgia waives the marriage license fee for couples who finish premarital education, which saves up to $40 in most counties.
Start the course – $17.49 per coupleOne price covers both of you. Signed, notarized certificate mailed to your door. Standard, Faith-Friendly or Inclusive version.
Facts checked against the Cobb County Probate Court website and O.C.G.A. 19-3-30.1. Last updated .
Cobb County marriage license FAQ
How much is a marriage license in Cobb County?
$56.00, or $16.00 with a premarital education certificate (Cobb County Probate Court). Cobb does not include a free certified copy of the marriage certificate. Copies cost $10.00 each after your license is recorded.
Does Cobb County accept an online premarital course?
Georgia law (O.C.G.A. 19-3-30.1) sets what counts: at least 6 hours, taken together, within 12 months, from a qualifying provider. It does not require the course to be in person. Cobb charges $16.00 instead of $56.00 only when you give the court a Certificate of Completion for a qualified premarital education program of at least six hours, completed within 12 months before you apply, taken by the two of you together.
Do we need an appointment in Cobb County?
Appointments are encouraged but not required. You can book one online from the Probate Court page, or walk in during office hours. Both of you go to the Licensing Division together with proof of age. Hand over your premarital education certificate to get the $16.00 fee.
Do we have to apply in Cobb County?
No. If either of you lives in Georgia, you can apply at the probate court in any Georgia county. If neither of you lives in Georgia, apply in the county where the ceremony will happen.
Can couples outside Marietta take this course?
Yes. Couples in Smyrna, Kennesaw, Acworth, Austell and anywhere in Georgia take the same course, and the certificate works at any Georgia probate court.
Other counties: Gwinnett County · Fulton County · DeKalb County · Chatham County. Applying somewhere else? See the Georgia marriage license guide.