Probate Court

ANNOUNCEMENT!! IN OBSERVANCE OF VETERANS DAY, THE OFFICE OF GLYNN COUNTY PROBATE COURT WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY NOVEMBER 12TH, 2018 AND WILL REOPEN FOR REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS ON NOVEMBER 13TH, 2018. WE HOPE EVERYONE HAS A GREAT SAFE HOLIDAY! THANK YOU, JUDGE DEBRA G. DUNCAN AND STAFF.

Probate Court exercises jurisdiction in:


  • probate of wills
  • administration of estates
  • appointment of guardians
  • involuntary hospitalization of incapacitated adults and other dependent individuals

This court also:


  • administers oaths of office
  • issues marriage licenses
  • issues weapons carry licenses
  • issues certificates of residency
  • issues permits for fireworks displays (Application for Fireworks Displays)
  • performs background checks for Weapons Carry Licenses, adoptions, and guardianship's.

Please Note: The Probate office is accepting firearms applications Monday through Thursday only from 8:30AM-4:30PM. Also we accept Marriage License applications Monday through Friday only from 8:30AM-4:30PM.