mercredi 22 janvier 2014

Georgia Marriage And Divorce Records

By Ben Kingsley


A marriage license is the documentation of the marriage of a couple. Such document is considered as a public file in the state of Georgia. The Freedom of Information Act has mandated the government to allow the people of Georgia access to the GA marriage records whenever it is needed.

The residents of Georgia use the marriage record in several ways. Genealogy research is only one of the many uses of such document. The information that can be found on the document is important in updating the family tree. The document is also needed in dealing with government transactions. Those who conduct a background check on the marital status of their partners also refer to the marriage records of the state.

It basically contains details about the marriage of a couple. This includes the complete names of the bride and the groom. Their personal details such as the date and place of birth are also included on the certificate. It would not be a complete document without the date and the place of the marriage. One would also find the names of the couple's parents and the witnesses.

The certificates of marriages that took place before June 9, 1952 are only available at the county where it occurred. Fees may vary depending on the county it is being requested. If marriage records that were registered after the said date are requested, the state office can help you retrieve it. One has to prepare $10 in order to get a copy of the said document. An additional $5 has to be made for requesting additional copies. It is important to provide the necessary requirements and information during the application process. The one who requested for the record should also indicate their contact details along with their reason for obtaining the document and their relationship to the person on the file since the document is only released to the couple and their immediate family.

The department of Public Health in Georgia is where the public documents of the state are being managed and this includes the marriage records. Getting a copy of the marriage certificate can be done by going to the office. Another way to get it is by sending a mail request addressed to the office. All of the requirements have to be enclosed on the mail request in order for it to be processed. The state office does not allow cash in the mail order but it can be paid through a check or mail order. The document can be obtained after several days since the mail request was sent. The document can be obtained faster if it was requested at the office. All of the waiting and the travel can be eliminated by doing the search online.

The Internet has made the retrieval of records of marriage easier and convenient. There is no need to go anywhere and wait for several days since it can be requested even at the comforts of your own home. After doing a few clicks the requested file is then displayed on the monitor. It is even available 24/7, so the request can be made anytime at your own convenience.




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