As I was looking up how to obtain our marriage license, I came across this information.
Your mission? Find the absolutely absurd fact about getting married in Georgia.
Applying for a Marriage License in Georgia
Marriage License Laws
Requirements may vary as each county in Georgia can have their own requirements based on the Judge in that area.
Residency Requirement: Do not have to be a resident of Georgia. However, if not a resident, you must apply in the county where the marriage is to be performed.
Identification Requirement: Two valid forms of id such as drivers license, birth certificate, U. S. passport, Armed Forces ID card, or Resident Alien ID card. Applicants will also be asked to fill out a brief form.
Pre-marital Education: Cobb County offers a free Marital Workshop called FOCUS ON FOREVER. It is a skill-based non-religious workshop designed to address issues concerning communication and listening skills, anger management, and financial planning. Contact the Cobb County Superior Court for more information.
Previous Marriage: If divorced within six months, you will need to show a copy of your divorce decree.
Some counties, including Glynn County, require a final divorce decree no matter how long you have been divorced. You can obtain a copy of your final divorce decree from the Superior Court in the county in which you filed for divorce.
Waiting Period: There is no waiting period for getting married in Georgia.
Fees: It costs approximately $26.00+ to get married in Georgia. Some counties will only accept cash.
Other Tests: As of July 1, 2003, blood tests are no longer required in Georgia.
Common Law Marriages: Yes.
Proxy Marriages: No.
Under 18: If you are 16 or 17 years old, you may apply if accompanied by both parents who have given written consent. If the bride is pregnant, no parental consent is required if you submit a statement from a Georgia licensed physician certifying that the bride is pregnant. If underage applicants already have a child, they should present a certified copy of the birth certificate for the child at the time of application. If parental consent is not required, the court will notify parents or guardians that you have been issued a marriage license. There is an additional fee of $1.00 per letter.
Cousin Marriages: Yes.
Same Sex Marriages: No. In November, 2004, voters passed a constitutional amendment banning same sex marriage. More Information
Officiants: Licensed or ordained ministers, clergymen, or pastors of recognized religious societies, and justices of the peace.
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wrt 'premarital education:' I have a dvd entitled 'Together Forever' which was bestowed on me by a Mormon 'friend' (she's quite concerned that I'm unmarried at the ripe old age of 24, especially since I have a boyfriend of howmanyyears who has no intention of asking anytime soon). Anyway, I've been told the video's quite amusing. I should bring it to ATL and make sure y'all are properly 'educated' before anything marital occurs . . .
ps--only one absurd statement in there??
Well, probably much more than 1. The answer I am looking for is actually 2 juxtaposing statements which only signify the moronic laws of the government...
When are we going to hear about the bachelor party?? Inquiring minds want to know.
Does anyone notice that...
It is illegal to marry someone of the same sex...
but it is LEGAL to marry your COUSIN!
What a screwed up world...
Watch it I am from Ga. My motto concerning marriage inside the family is: "Why go out at all, when you can go across the hall!"
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