Terrell County Georgia Marriage Records

Search For Marriage Records

NameAddressCityStateZip CodePhone Number
Terrell County Marriage & Divorce Records Offices
Terrell County Clerk235 East Lee StreetDawsonGA39842229-995-2631
Terrell County Marriage License235 East Lee StreetDawsonGA39842912-995-5515
Sasser City Hall118 E MAIN StSasserGA39885229-698-6614
Terrell County Marriage & Divorce Records Databases
Terrell County Divorce Certificates & Decrees
Terrell County Health Department Website
Terrell County Marriage Certificates & Records

Statistics

Married Couples1,206 (36.7%)
Unmarried Couples244 (2.8%)
Never Married Men1,362 (41.6%)
Never Married Women1,405 (36.3%)
Separated Men184 (5.6%)
Separated Women157 (4.1%)
Widowed Men82 (2.5%)
Widowed Women448 (11.6%)
Divorced Men324 (9.9%)
Divorced Women499 (12.9%)

How to Search For Marriage Records in Terrell County Georgia

The Freedom of Information Act made public all information regarding marriage, including marriage records. This act was passed by the United States Congress, and is part of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). All fifty states are now required to maintain these documents for anyone requesting them. Marriage records can be requested from any county, city or state courthouse.

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