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IMPORTANT PROBATE OFFICE NOTICE
DUE TO THE HOLIDAY, THE PROBATE OFFICE WILL BE CLOSING AT 1:00P ON THURSDAY DECEMBER 22, 2022 AND WILL NOT REOPEN UNTIL 8AM TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2022.
THE PROBATE OFFICE WILL BE OPEN THE FOLLOWING SATURDAYS FROM 9:00A-3:00P FOR ALL PROBATE SERVICES:
- JANUARY 7, 2023
- APRIL 8, 2023
- JULY 8, 2023
- OCTOBER 7, 2023
Probate Public Records are now available online:
Estate Records Marriage Records Death Records
BEGINNING JUNE 14, 2021, THE PROBATE OFFICE WILL BE OFFERING EXTENDED HOURS FOR WEAPON'S CARRY LICENSE APPLICATIONS FROM 8 AM-4:30 PM MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY.
You may now apply for Weapons Carry and Marriage Licenses Online.
Weapons Carry Application Marriage Application
Purpose
Douglas County Probate Court establishes the validity of wills, documents the administration of estates, appoints a guardian when none has been established, maintains vital records such as birth certificates, marriage licenses, and death certificates, and issues gun permits.
Notice
The forms for Temporary Guardianship are not complete in that the local Probate Court office has additional forms that are required. Please see the form provided on this page or you may pick up the complete package in the Probate Court Office.
All forms must be completed, including necessary signatures and attachments, before this office will accept for filing.
If you are filing any pleadings or petitions in Probate Court, you may find some COMMON FORMS here. We now have a Petition Fee Calculator to assist you in determining the fees to file your pleadings or petitions.
- Wills
- Estate Records
- Estate Filings
- Guardianship Filing
- Creditors' Claims Against an Estate
- Georgia Weapons Carry License
Details
For $15, you may file your will with the Probate Court for safekeeping. Only you, (or in the case of your death, your executor), will be able to access this document. See the Georgia Probate Court Information System for more information.
Details
The Probate Court office in the Douglas County Courthouse maintains estate files back to the late 1800s. Name indexes to facilitate retrieval. The public may access such records from 8 to 5, Monday through Friday.
Details
Petitions to Probate Estates may be filed between 8 am and 4:30 pm. The Probate Court will accept a personal check with the petition.
Petition for Guardianship of a minor can be filed between 8 am and 4:15 pm. The Probate Court accepts cash only with this Petition.
Details
If you are inquiring about an estate, please provide us with the name of the deceased and the approximate date of death or the Probate Court case number (in writing). A research fee of $10 (non-refundable) per name is required to process your inquiry. If you wish to file a formal claim against an estate, costs are $10 plus $2 per page for recording.
Georgia Weapons Carry License
In office applications are done Monday-Friday from 8am-4:30pm
Required documents are: current ID, Proof of citizenship, if born outside the US, and $78.25 cash (exact change) or card for new applications and $35.00 for renewals. Afterwards, you will have to be fingerprinted. The Probate Office is now live with in-office fingerprinting.
PROBATE UPDATE:
Beginning June 14, in office applications will be processed Monday-Friday from 8:00am-4:30p. It is highly preferred that you apply online before coming into the office at Online Weapon's Carry Application.
Additional Information
Renewals and new applicants may apply online or in person in the Douglas County Probate Office. Picture will be taken the same day that paperwork is submitted. Payment methods are Cash & Card. Fingerprints are now done in our office.
First Time Permits
For first time permits, it is highly preferred that you apply online first. Then you will receive your confirmation and come into the office for pictures, payment, and signature for the new permits (no appointment needed).