Probate Court

NORTH & SOUTH ANNEX LOCATIONS- PROBATE EXPRESS SERVICES 

Beginning April 1, 2021, the North and South Annex offices will convert to probate express offices, offering marriage & weapons carry licenses only. All remaining civil filings will be accepted and date-stamped (not filed) and forwarded to our downtown central office for processing.

New in 2021! Due to COVID-19, Probate Court annex locations will no longer accept cash for license fees. Please note that the $5 cash payment is still required for fingerprinting fees through the Fulton County police department’s on-site fingerprinting service. Cash is the only payment accepted for fingerprinting fees.

Credit, debit & prepaid cards are accepted at all locations. American Express is not accepted at any location. Cash will only be accepted at the downtown/central locations.

WEAPONS CARRY LICENSE FEE INCREASE: Effective August 2, 2020 the cost of a weapons carry license will be $75.00, the cost of a renewal license will be $32.00 and the cost for a replacement license will be $8.00. These fees include the cost of mailing the license to the address appearing on the license.

REMINDER: Face masks are required for entry into the Fulton County Courthouse.

Due to a large number of Applications for New and Renewal Weapons Carry Licenses, you can expect significant delays at each location. You may wish to complete your application before coming to the Probate Court.

Click here for the Application which can be filled out online and printed out OR printed out as a blank document and completed in ink. This Application is used for both initial applications and renewal applications. DO NOT sign the Application until you file it with the Court. You may also complete your Application after you arrive at the Court.

The Probate Court accepts Applications during the following hours: Main Probate Court office (downtown) – 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.; North Service Center – 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.; South Service Center 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Be advised that the court staff may cut off the line before these times in order to serve all customers before the end of the business day.

RENEWALS. Based on an Executive Order signed by Governor Kemp on May 8, 2020 anyone who has a Weapons Carry License that expired between February 13, 2020, and June 12, 2020, must apply for renewal within 120 days after the expiration date on the face of the license.

The mission of the Probate Court is to carry out the duties assigned to it under the Constitution and laws of Georgia as a Court of Record. The Judge of the Probate Court makes determinations in all controversies by holding hearings involving estates of decedents and guardianships and/or conservatorships of minors and adults.

The Probate Court has exclusive jurisdiction over the following:

• Probate of wills of decedents
• Appointment and removal of administrators and executors of decedents’ estates
• Appointment and removal of guardians and/or conservators of minors and adults
• Audit of returns of executors, administrators, and conservators
• Issuance of marriage licenses and weapons carry licenses
• Commitments of the mentally ill, alcohol and substance abusers
• Miscellaneous duties such as issuance of fireworks permits, certificates of residence and recording of elected officials’ oaths and bonds

The Judge, her legal staff and clerks are committed to providing you with exceptional customer service but are prohibited by law from offering legal advice and direction. Please consult with an attorney if you need any legal advice. 

*NO bills larger than $20 are accepted for cash transactions in the Probate Court