Marriage records in Colquitt County, Georgia, can be accessed through several channels. ColquittCourt.us can help you find publicly available marriage record information for the county. You can also contact the issuing authority — the Colquitt County Probate Court — directly, visit in person at the courthouse, 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.
Colquitt County Marriage Records Search
In Georgia, the Probate Court in each county is the office responsible for issuing marriage licenses and maintaining local marriage records. The Colquitt County Probate Court issues marriage licenses to couples who apply in person and retains the original marriage license applications and returned certificates on file. The collection includes marriage licenses issued in the county, returned marriage certificates, and historical marriage records dating back through the county's history. Some older records may also be available through the Georgia Archives for research purposes.
For statewide searches or marriages that occurred in other Georgia counties, the Georgia Department of Public Health, Vital Records office in Atlanta maintains records from June 9, 1952 to the present.
Certified Marriage Record Copies and Fees in Colquitt County
Fees for marriage record copies vary depending on whether you request them from the county Probate Court or from the state Vital Records office. The table below reflects standard fees established under Georgia law and state vital records policy.
| Service | Fee (County Probate Court) | Fee (State Vital Records) |
|---|---|---|
| Certified copy of marriage certificate | Contact Probate Court for current fee | $10.00 |
| Additional certified copy (same order) | Contact Probate Court for current fee | $5.00 |
| Search fee (state level, included in copy fee) | N/A | Included in $10.00 |
State fees are set by the Georgia Department of Public Health. County Probate Court fees are established by local fee schedules and may change; confirm the current amount by calling the court at 229-616-7424 before submitting payment. Processing times at the county level are typically faster — often same-day for in-person requests — while state-level requests may take several weeks.
Order Marriage Certificates Online or In Person in Colquitt County
There are three main ways to obtain a marriage certificate from Colquitt County:
Online
The Georgia Department of Public Health partners with an authorized online vendor to process vital records requests statewide. You can order a certified marriage certificate through the Georgia Vital Records online portal. This option is available for marriages recorded in any Georgia county from June 9, 1952 onward. Additional processing and shipping fees apply when ordering online.
In Person
Visit the Colquitt County Probate Court at the Courthouse Annex during regular business hours:
- Bring a valid government-issued photo ID
- Provide the full names of both spouses and the approximate date of marriage
- Pay the applicable fee (cash, check, or money order — confirm accepted payment methods by phone)
By Mail
To request a marriage certificate by mail from the county Probate Court, send the following to the address above:
- A written request including both spouses' full names, date of marriage, and your relationship to the individuals on the record
- A photocopy of your valid government-issued photo ID
- A check or money order for the applicable fee, payable to the Colquitt County Probate Court
- A self-addressed stamped envelope
For state-level mail requests, send your application and fee to the Georgia Department of Public Health, Vital Records, 2600 Skyland Drive NE, Atlanta, GA 30319. Allow several weeks for processing.
If you need to search court-related records beyond vital records, the Colquitt County Clerk of Superior Court maintains case files and other public records at the Colquitt County Courthouse, 9 South Main Street, 2nd Floor, Room 214, Moultrie, GA 31768 (phone: 229-616-7420). The Georgia Courts E-Access portal also provides electronic access to certain court records statewide.