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/popular-topic/getting-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.

Guidance For Same-Sex Couples Filing Taxes in Georgia

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