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There are two sets of fees for obtaining a marriage license. One set of fees is if the couple seeking the license presents a certificate of completion of a qualifying premarital education program, and the other set of fees is if the couple does not. If the couple has the certification, the total cost is $16.00. Without the certification, the total cost is $56.00. Required documents at the time of applying for the license are any of the following: driver's license, state issued id or passport. Must present divorce decree or death certificate of your last marriage if applicable. Upon return of the signed marriage license to Probate Court, couples will need to purchase their marriage certificate for a fee of $10.00 or $11.00 for a laminated copy. Additional copies cost $10.00 each. Often the Social Security Administration requires a certified copy of the license application when name changes are sought. Probate Court is located at 225 Pine Avenue, Room 123 (229) 431-2102. The Court cannot accept non-local personal checks. Payment for a marriage license must be in the form of cash, certified check, money order, or a local check. All major credits cards are accepted except for visa. If paying by credit or debit card there will be an additional service fee.