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Do you perform marriage ceremonies?: Yes we do! Just stop by and schedule an appointment.

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Probate Court

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1. Do I need to probate a decedent’s estate?: No, but if a will does exist it has to be placed on file with the Probate Court.

2. Can I get my birth record in this county if I was born in another?: Yes, you may file to retrieve a birth record if you were born in Georgia. online.

3. Where do I get my passport?: You may goto the Superior Court to obtain your passport; we do not do passports.

4. How do I contact my probation officer?: We do not do probation services; this is a common misconception. You may contact the Probation Office at(478) 289-2602 or (478) 237-4911.

5. What do I need to obtain a marriage certificate?: You may obtain a marriage certificate through us. Marriage Certificate Application

6. Do you perform marriage ceremonies?: Yes we do! Just stop by and schedule an appointment.

7. Why do I need to obtain a weapon / gun carrying license?: You may obtain Georgia Weapons Carrying License by coming to the probate court. Sometimes this License is called a Pistol, Firearms, Gun, Carry, or Concealed License.

8. How may I obtain a birth certificate?: You may obtain a birth certificate through us by either stopping by the probate court or completing our mailable form. Request Certified Copies

9. How may I obtain a death certficate?: You may obtain a death certificate through us by either stopping by the probate court or completing our mailable form. Death Certificate Information

10. How do I get my birth certificate if one was never made?: You will need to follow the delayed birth certificate issuance instructions. Delayed Birth Certificate Information

11. Where do I get my divorce papers?: Superior Court Clerk 478-237-8911

12. What if I need to make a change to my birth certificate?: You may make a change to your birth certificate by filing for an Amended Birth Certificate. Amended Birth Certificates

13. What if I need to change my child's birth certificates?: If your child is under the age of one you may file for a Current Years Correction. For more information about filing for a Current Years Correction you may click here Current Years Corrections If your child is over the age of 1 you need to file for an Amended Birth Certificate.