Marriage Licenses: Getting your marriage license is a two-step process:
This process will minimize your time at the courthouse and save you from having to make return trips. Walk-ups without appointment will not be accepted.
After your marriage ceremony, you will be required to mail the completed license to Probate Court to obtain one certified copy of your marriage certificate.
Application for Marriage License
All Request for Marriage Certificates and other Marriage Records should be made by mail:
Please complete the "Existing Marriage Document Request Form" found at https://courts.chathamcountyga.gov/Probate/MarriageLicenses
Mailed Requests
The Record Room will accept requests for copies of marriage records by mail. Please complete the Existing Marriage Document Request form, attach a money order in the correct amount and enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope.
Existing Marriage Document Request
Record Room Appointments
Effective June 15, 2020, the Record Room will be available by appointment only. Each appointment will be thirty (30) minutes in length. Only one person will be admitted for each appointment so please do not bring children or extra people. All persons entering the Record Room will be required to wear facemasks covering their nose and mouth. Below you will find a link to the appointment calendar:
Record Room Appointment Calendar
Please come prepared with the Existing Marriage Document request form when you arrive for your appointment to make the most of your time. You will be required to pay for services or copies with a credit or debit card. No cash will be accepted.
Chatham County Courthouse
133 Montgomery Street, Room 509
Savannah, GA 31401
Map & Directions
The Probate Court of Chatham County does not offer or conduct wedding ceremonies.
Probate Court of Chatham County
Attention: Marriage Certificates
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 8344
Savannah, Georgia 31412
Physical Address and Overnight Delivery
133 Montgomery Street, Room 509
Savannah, Georgia 31401
Probate Court of Chatham County
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 8344
Savannah, Georgia 31412
Physical Address and Overnight Delivery
133 Montgomery Street, Room 509
Savannah, Georgia 31401