Marriage Resources
Marriage Licenses
If you are interested in obtaining a marriage license – contact your county officials regarding payment whether they accept credit cards, checks, or cash only. Information on how to obtain a marriage in other counties can be found on the State of Georgia website: https://georgia.gov/apply-marriage-license
Premarital Counseling
The State of Georgia allows for a discount of marriage license fees for those couples who have attended a certified premarital counseling program.
Benefits for Married Same-Sex Couples
For more information regarding benefits such as Social Security, Veterans benefits and retirement benefits, visit Marriage Equality FAQ.
Click here for the Social Security Administration’s page on information for same-sex couples.
Click here for additional information about federal benefits.
Georgia Equality and Lambda Legal Fact Sheeting regarding marriage in Georgia FAQ – Marriage Equality in Georgia
Mapping Progress Across Georgia
For over 30 years, our organization has achieved great success for LGBTQ+ rights across the state. But the work continues. See the legislative wins, bills in progress and local campaigns that have contributed to progress across Georgia.
Issue Areas
Georgia Equality represents a large and diverse group of individuals across a wide array of issues. Some of the core issues that we have focused on include safe schools for LGBT students, workplace fairness and employment protections, public safety, parental and adoption rights, marriage equality, and HIV/AIDS and other health related issues.
Transgender Advocacy
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LGBTQ Hate Crime Protections
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HIV/AIDS Health Equity
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Non-Discrimination Protections
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LGBTQ Youth & Safe Schools
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LGBTQ Parental Rights
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LGBTQ Housing Justice
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Marriage Equality & Same-Sex Relationships
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Equality in Action
Moments that define our journey toward equality in Georgia.
