Georgia Online Premarital Course
Complete your state-required 6-hour course online and save up to $40 on your GA marriage license fee. Just $17.49 total per couple.
Covers Both Partners • Mailed & Notarized Certificate
The Course That Pays For Itself
Georgia law financially rewards couples who complete premarital education. By taking our 6-hour approved course, the state automatically waives the marriage license fee, saving up to $40 in most counties.
Without Course
Avg Probate Court Fee
With Our Course
State Fee Waived
- Gross GA Discount: -$40.00
- Course Cost (Per Couple): +$17.49
- Total Cash Saved: $22.51
How to Get a Marriage License in Georgia & Save on Court Fees
Watch our concise step-by-step guide explaining how to navigate Georgia’s 159 Probate Courts, qualify under O.C.G.A. § 19-3-30.1, and receive your official certificate.
Save Up to $40 in 3 Simple Steps
Take the 6-Hour Course
Enroll for $17.49 per couple (covers both partners). The course is self-paced and 100% online. You must spend a minimum of 6 hours reviewing the material to satisfy Georgia state law.
We Mail Your Notarized Form
Because Probate Courts expect an authentic document, we physically sign, notarize, and mail your original GA Certification Form directly to your home via USPS.
Apply at the Probate Court
Present your physical, notarized certificate to any Probate Court in Georgia to instantly have the license fee (up to $40) waived from your marriage license.
Tailored to Your Unique Relationship
We believe premarital counseling isn’t one-size-fits-all. When you enroll, you can choose from four distinct, fully-approved course tracks designed to match your specific values and dynamics.
Standard
Our traditional, secular evidence-based curriculum. Focuses on core communication skills, financial planning, and modern conflict resolution.
Select StandardFaith-Friendly
Integrates Christian principles and biblical foundations alongside clinical relationship tools. Perfect for couples seeking a faith-based approach.
Select Faith-FriendlyInclusive
A modern, affirming curriculum specifically designed for LGBTQ+ couples, addressing unique relationship dynamics and community support.
Select InclusiveEspañol
Nuestro curso completo traducido al español. Cumple con todos los requisitos del estado de Georgia para la exención de la tarifa.
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Meet Kristen Franzen
The instructor is Kristen Franzen. Her primary credential is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC MH22317) in Florida. Her national certification is National Certified Counselor (NCC) – License #1727660. Her LPC & LPCC Board Certifications are TX (97926), CO (0019499), PA (PC016512), LA (10219), AZ (23358), NC (20928), MO (2023037577), TN (8036), MN (CC04980). As an Ordained Minister with the Universal Life Church, she qualifies under Georgia law as an “active member of the clergy” legally authorized to administer your premarital education course.
With a passion for helping couples build resilient, lifelong marriages, Kristen designed this 6-hour curriculum to go beyond just satisfying state requirements. She personally reviews every completion and physically signs and notarizes your certificate to guarantee a seamless experience at your local Probate Court.
Guaranteed Acceptance in All 159 GA Counties
Whether you apply at the Probate Court in Fulton, Gwinnett, Cobb, DeKalb, or any other county, our curriculum fully satisfies the legal requirements of O.C.G.A. § 19-3-30.1.
Georgia Marriage License FAQs
Do both me and my partner need to pay for the course?
No. The single enrollment fee of $17.49 covers both partners. You do not need to register or purchase two separate courses. Both of you will complete the 6-hour curriculum together (or at your own pace), and we will issue official, notarized completion certificates for both individuals to present at your Georgia Probate Court.
Is there a waiting period to get married in Georgia?
No. For adults 18 and older, Georgia has no waiting period. You can apply for your marriage license at the Probate Court and get married on the exact same day.
How long does the premarital course take?
Georgia law strictly requires a minimum of 6 hours of premarital education. Our online course is self-paced, meaning you can log in and out over several days, but you must accumulate 6 hours of coursework before your official state certification form is generated.
Why is my certificate mailed instead of emailed?
Georgia Probate Courts mandate that you present an original, physically signed state form to claim your license fee waiver (up to $40). They will reject printed PDFs. To protect you from being turned away, Kristen Franzen personally signs, notarizes, and mails your original certificate via USPS.
Where do we go to get our marriage license?
In Georgia, marriage licenses are issued by the Probate Court in each of the 159 counties (not the County Clerk). Both you and your partner must apply together in person, bringing valid photo IDs and your original, notarized premarital course certificate.
Are all four course variations accepted by the state?
Yes! Whether you choose the Standard, Faith-Friendly, Inclusive, or Spanish track, your 6-hour curriculum is fully compliant with O.C.G.A. § 19-3-30.1 and guarantees your license fee waiver (up to $40).
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