Marriage records in Floyd County, Georgia, can be accessed through several channels. FloydCourt.us can help you find publicly available marriage record information for the county. You can also request records directly from the issuing authority — the Floyd County Probate Court — which handles marriage licenses and maintains marriage records. Records are available in person at the courthouse in Rome, by mail, or through the state's online vital records portals. Contact the Probate Court to confirm current procedures before visiting.
Floyd County Marriage Records Search
In Georgia, the Probate Court in each county is responsible for issuing marriage licenses and maintaining local marriage records. The Floyd County Probate Court, located in Rome, serves as the custodian of marriage licenses issued within the county, marriage certificates that have been filed, and historical marriage records dating back through the county's history.
The collection includes both the marriage license applications and the returned certificates showing that a ceremony was performed. Probate Court records — including marriage and will records — are now available online through Georgia Probate Records, which covers estate, guardianship, traffic, marriage, and wills data for Floyd County.
For statewide searches or records from June 1952 forward, you can also contact the Georgia Department of Public Health, Office of Vital Records in Atlanta.
Floyd County Probate Court
Contact the Probate Court directly to confirm current hours and any appointment requirements before visiting.
Certified Marriage Record Copies and Fees in Floyd County
Fees for marriage record services in Floyd County are set by Georgia statute and local court policy. The table below reflects standard Georgia Probate Court fees for vital records. Contact the Floyd County Probate Court to verify current amounts, as fees may be updated periodically.
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Certified copy of marriage certificate | $10.00 |
| Each additional certified copy (same order) | $5.00 |
| Search fee (if no record is found) | $10.00 |
Source: Georgia Department of Public Health fee schedule and O.C.G.A. § 31-10-26. Fees at the county level may vary slightly — confirm with the Probate Court before submitting payment.
Processing times for in-person requests are typically same-day. Mail requests may take one to two weeks depending on volume. The Georgia Department of Public Health Vital Records office in Atlanta also issues certified copies of marriages recorded from June 1952 onward, with its own fee schedule and processing timeline.
Order Marriage Certificates Online or In Person in Floyd County
There are three main ways to obtain a marriage certificate from Floyd County:
Online
- The Floyd County Probate Court provides access to marriage records through the Georgia Probate Records online portal. You can search records there and determine availability.
- For certified copies, the Georgia Department of Public Health Vital Records office accepts online orders through its authorized vendor for marriages recorded from June 1952 forward. Visit the state Vital Records website for ordering instructions and vendor links.
In Person
Visit the Floyd County Probate Court at the address listed above during regular business hours. Bring:
- A valid government-issued photo ID
- The full names of both spouses and the approximate date of marriage
- Payment for the applicable fee (check accepted forms of payment with the court in advance)
Walk-in requests for certified copies are generally processed while you wait.
By Mail
To request a marriage certificate by mail, send the following to the Floyd County Probate Court:
- A written request including the full names of both spouses, the date of marriage (or approximate date), and the purpose of your request
- A copy of your valid government-issued photo ID
- A check or money order for the applicable fee, payable to the Floyd County Probate Court
- A self-addressed stamped envelope
Mail your request to:
Allow one to two weeks for processing. For questions about your request, call the Probate Court at (706) 291-5190 or visit the Floyd County contact page for additional ways to reach county offices.
If you need marriage records for genealogical research or older records that predate state registration, the Georgia Archives in Morrow, Georgia, may hold additional historical records for Floyd County. For any record search, FloydCourt.us is a useful starting resource for locating publicly available information.