COVID-19 Policy Changes

Please be advised that there will be temporary changes in our delivery of services as we respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.  On June 12, 2020 a Third Order Extending Declaration of Statewide Judicial Emergency was entered by Georgia Supreme Court Justice Harold Melton pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 38-3-62 which suspends, tolls, extends, and otherwise grants relief from all deadlines.  This Order extends until July 13, 2020, but may be modified or extended.  This Order prevents us from processing and issuing orders on a number of documents filed with the Probate Court.

Third Order Extending Declaration of Statewide Judicial Emergency

Amended Standing Order for Court Procedures During Judicial Emergency

Many of our services continue to be available online and by mail.  Please see below for all changes regarding the services we offer.  Additionally, please continue to check our website and Facebook page for the most current information.

Is the Probate Court Office Open?

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and to ensure that social distancing guidelines are being met, the Probate Court office is currently open only to customers who have scheduled an appointment in advance and for certain services.

To schedule an appointment, please call our office at (770) 288-7600.  Appointments are available for Estate and Guardianship matters, Marriage License Applications, an urgent need for a Vital Record (Birth, Death and Marriage Certificates) and Orders to Apprehend (1013).

Please note that Vital Records requests are still available online and by mail-in/drop-off requests here.

We are also accepting Estate and Guardianship pleadings by mail or drop-off in our drop box located to the left of our front doors.  However, please note that processing of these pleadings may be delayed due to the emergency.

We are currently NOT accepting or processing any Passport Applications at this time.  Please visit the U.S. Department of State's Website for more information about obtaining a Passport at this time.

I want to apply for a Gun Permit or my Gun Permit has expired/will be expiring soon, what do I do?

We are accepting Concealed Weapons Carry License Applications - Gun Permit Applications at the Probate Court office by appointment only.  Click here for more information about how to apply for a gun permit.

During the emergency period, your permit will not expire but will remain valid until June 12, 2020.  in addition, you will be able to apply as a renewal after the lifting of the statewide emergency.

Can I get my Passport?

We are currently NOT accepting or processing any Passport Applications at this time.  Please visit the U.S. Department of State's Website for more information about obtaining a Passport at this time.

What has the Probate Court done to reduce the spread of COVID-19?

During this pandemic, we have been hard at work, making our office safer for you.  We have installed plexiglass at each workstation.

All employees and customers entering the Probate Court building will have their temperature taken and are required to wear a face covering before entering the Probate Court.  Additionally, all customers and employees should follow the social distancing guidelines while inside the Proabte Court building.

We have hand sanitizer readily available throughout the building.

The Probate Court office will close every day from 12:00 (noon) to 1:00 P.M. for the staff to sanitize all work stations and public areas.

We are currently not accepting cash payments.

We have opened a temporary satellite location for Weapons Carry License Applications to ensure that we are able to compy with social distancing regulations.

Procedure for entering the Probate Court

Only customers with appointments will be allowed to enter the Probate Court office.

All customers and employees will have their temperature checked and are required to have a face covering while in the Probate Court building.  Additionally, customers and employees will be required to follow social distancing guidelines.

Please continue to check our website and Facebook page for the most up to date information and changes.  We appreciate your patience as we continue to explore ways to provide services utilizing technology so as to limit person to person contact so as to aid in the fight against further spread of this virus.