DeKalb County Probate Court
Decatur, GA
| Venue type | Courthouse & City Hall |
| Location | Decatur, GA |
| Published price | Free |
| Setting | Indoor |
| Event type | Ceremony only |
What the venue publishes
The court states: "THERE IS NO FEE FOR YOUR WEDDING CEREMONY REGARDLESS OF WHAT COUNTY YOU RESIDE." Separately, the marriage license fee is $66.00 without a premarital education certificate or $26.00 with one, each plus $2.00 shipping/handling, and each includes one certified copy of the marriage certificate.
The source publishes Free as the fee for this space, not a starting point.
Included per the venue's site
- Officiant/judge-performed ceremony
Court is open Monday-Friday, 8:00am-11:30am and 12:30pm-4:00pm, by appointment only. A 2.75% service fee applies to card payments (minimum $2.00).
Published on dekalbprobatega.com, checked August 2026. Fee schedules change, so confirm before booking.
Where this price sits in Atlanta
A published fee of $0 is the 1st lowest published starting price of the 20 venues listed in the Atlanta metro. The metro median starting price is $175, and 16 of the 20 listings publish a higher starting price than this one.
Among the 4 courthouse & city hall listings in the metro it ranks 1st lowest, against a median of Free for that type.
Other courthouse & city hall listings in Atlanta
Same venue type, prices closest to this one.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton County Probate CourtAtlanta, GA · Courthouse & City Hall | Free | 2 guests |
| Cobb County Magistrate Court Wedding CeremoniesMarietta, GA · Courthouse & City Hall | Free | not published |
| Gwinnett County Probate Court Wedding CeremonyLawrenceville, GA · Courthouse & City Hall | Free | not published |
Marriage license in DeKalb County, GA
The venue fee above does not include the license. Decatur sits in DeKalb County, GA, and these are the terms that county publishes. Checked September 2026.
| Issuing office | DeKalb County Probate Court556 North McDonough Street, 1100 Judicial Tower, Decatur, GA 30030 |
| License fee | $66$26 with completion of a qualifying premarital education program |
| Waiting period | None |
| Who must appear | Both parties, in person |
| ID required | valid driver's license, original or certified copy of birth certificate, valid passport, or valid armed forces identification card |
| Appointment | Required |
| Apply online | Application available online |
Source: dekalbprobatega.com, georgia.gov
Applicants complete the online application first, then book an appointment using the confirmation order number. Office hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. This page is also the source for two statewide facts: premarital blood tests are no longer required in Georgia, and the marriage license does not have an expiration date. The license is valid only for ceremonies performed in Georgia.
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