Last Updated: November 12, 2026
Your Georgia premarital counseling certificate documents completion of your premarital education. After you finish our course, our office prepares and mails your signed, notarized certificate. Plan time for that step before your marriage-license appointment.
I’m Dr. Justin D’Arienzo, a board-certified clinical psychologist and former U.S. Navy psychologist. I want the paperwork to be straightforward so you can focus on preparing for your marriage.
Course and certificate: $17.97 per couple
Our advertised price covers both partners, the online lessons and exercises, final quiz, and notarized certificate processing and mailing. Court fees are separate. Confirm the current course price at checkout.
How to receive your Georgia premarital counseling certificate
- Enroll as a couple. Purchase through DrDarienzo.com and follow the access instructions.
- Complete the program together. Work through at least six hours of lessons and exercises with your partner.
- Submit the final quiz. Carefully check both names, your mailing address, and the requested completion information.
- Allow time for processing and delivery. Our published workflow provides for mailing the notarized certificate the next business day. Allow up to one week for arrival.
- Bring your certificate to the probate court. Confirm the court’s documentation requirements before your visit.
Appointment less than a week away? Contact our office before purchasing to check the current schedule. Online course access does not mean the paper certificate arrives immediately.
What should your certificate include?
Ask your county probate court what it requires. For example, Gwinnett County’s certificate instructions call for both applicants’ full names, completion date, at least six hours of instruction, and the provider’s identifying and contact information. Its instructions also address original documents and notarization.
You can preview our blank certificate example (PDF). This sample is for reference; our office prepares your completed certificate after the course.
Certificate questions before your courthouse visit
Is this my marriage certificate?
No. This document records your premarital education. Your marriage license and the official record of your marriage come through the probate court. See Georgia’s marriage-license application guide for that process.
Will the courthouse accept an emailed copy?
Do not assume so. Check directly with your court, since its rules may require an original or notarized document.
How much will we save?
The amount charged depends on the county and any additional fees. Review our Georgia marriage-license fee guide and confirm the total with your court.
Who can help with a certificate problem?
Email admin@darienzopsychology.com or call 904-379-8094. For the complete enrollment process, read our course instructions.