Marriage records in Carroll County, Georgia, can be accessed through several channels. CarrollCourt.us can help you find publicly available marriage record information for the county. You can also request records directly from the issuing authority — the Carroll County Probate Court — visit in person, or submit a request by mail. The Georgia Department of Public Health also maintains statewide vital records, including marriage certificates, for events recorded from June 9, 1952, forward.
Carroll Marriage Records Search
In Georgia, the Probate Court is the office responsible for issuing marriage licenses and maintaining local marriage records. The Carroll County Probate Court issues marriage licenses, files returned marriage certificates, and keeps historical marriage records for marriages that took place within the county. The collection includes marriage license applications, issued licenses, and certificates filed after the ceremony was performed.
Marriage records may also be available through the Carroll County open records request process, since marriage documents held by county offices are generally considered public records under the Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 et seq.). For court-related record searches across Georgia, the Georgia Courts E-Access portal provides electronic access to certain court records, though marriage license records are typically maintained by the Probate Court rather than Superior or State Court.
Carroll County Probate Court
Certified Marriage Record Copies and Fees in Carroll
Fees for marriage record copies in Carroll County are set by Georgia statute and local fee schedules. The Georgia Department of Public Health also offers certified copies of marriage certificates for marriages recorded statewide since 1952.
| Service | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Certified copy (Probate Court) | $10.00 | Per Georgia statute (O.C.G.A. § 15-9-60); verify with the Probate Court as local fees may vary |
| Additional certified copy (same order) | $5.00 | Same record, same request |
| Georgia DPH certified copy | $25.00 | Ordered through the Georgia Department of Public Health; marriages from June 9, 1952, forward |
| Search fee (DPH) | Included in copy fee | Covers a search of the statewide index |
Processing times vary. In-person requests at the Probate Court are often handled the same day or within a few business days. Mail requests and orders through the state typically take several weeks. Contact the Probate Court directly to confirm current fees before submitting payment.
Certified Marriage Record Copies and Fees in Carroll
Order Marriage Certificates Online or In Person in Carroll
There are three main ways to obtain a marriage certificate from Carroll County:
Online
The Georgia Department of Public Health allows online ordering of certified marriage certificates for marriages recorded in Georgia from 1952 onward. Orders are placed through the Georgia DPH Vital Records online portal at dph.georgia.gov. You will need to provide:
- Full names of both spouses
- Date of marriage
- County where the license was issued
- Valid photo ID
- Payment by credit or debit card
The Carroll County Probate Court does not currently offer its own online ordering system for marriage records. For county-level records, you will need to request copies in person or by mail.
In Person
Visit the Carroll County Probate Court at the address listed above during regular business hours. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID. Walk-in requests are accepted. Staff can typically process certified copies while you wait, depending on the age of the record and current workload.
By Mail
Send a written request to the Carroll County Probate Court. Include the following:
- Full names of both spouses as they appeared on the marriage license
- Approximate date of marriage
- Your relationship to the individuals named on the record
- A copy of your valid photo ID
- A check or money order for the applicable fee, payable to the Carroll County Probate Court
- A self-addressed stamped envelope
For questions about the request process, you can also contact the Carroll County Clerk's Office at 770-830-5800, which can direct you to the correct department. If your request involves records that fall under the Georgia Open Records Act, you may submit a formal open records request through the county's established process.
Older marriage records — particularly those predating 1952 — are typically only available from the county Probate Court where the license was originally issued. If the record you need is not available locally, the Georgia Archives may hold historical marriage records for Carroll County.