Probate Court

                                                   
                                                                     ATTENTION:

Beginning October 18, 2021 until further notice, anyone visiting the Glynn County Probate Court, will be required to have an appointment for ALL matters. This includes all Probate Matters (filings, pickups, oaths, hearings), Weapons Carry License and Marriage License matters (filings, replacements, and copies), and Title/Case searches. You may email us at probatecourt@glynncounty-ga.gov for matters that can be emailed. We apologize for the inconvenience at this time. -Judge, Debra G. Duncan and Staff.


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With the Holiday season approaching, please keep in mind of the office closures when scheduling your appointments for Marriage License and Weapons Carry License Applications. Those coming from out of town. You will need to plan your trip accordingly so that you can receive your Marriage License in time for your Ceremony! You may contact our office at (912) 554-7231 to schedule your appointments and to ask any questions you may have, to make sure you have everything you need before you arrive. Please see 2021 Holiday Schedule- Office Closures for details.

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ATTENTION!!
Help us keep our Employees and Customers Safe!
EFFECTIVE: AUGUST 3, 2021
 ALL PARTIES VISITING OUR BUILDING ARE REQUIRED TO
CONTINUE TO WEAR A MASK AT THIS TIME!

The Glynn County Probate Court remains open to serve our citizens; however, the safety and welfare of our citizens, employees and those persons using the court system is critical.

 
 Final Order Extending Declaration of Statewide Judicial Emergency having been filed
  June 7, 2021. This Statewide Judicial Emergency has terminated on June 30, 2021 at 11:59 p.m.

Applications for Marriage License and Weapons Carry License,
New and Renewal, are by appointment only!

IF YOUR WEAPONS CARRY LICENSE EXPIRED PRIOR TO JUNE 29, 2021, YOU HAVE 120 DAYS, AFTER THE EXPIRATION DATE ON YOUR LICENSE, TO RENEW— YOUR LICENSE IS STILL VALID DURING THIS 120 DAY PERIOD


Appointments for Marriage License and Weapons Carry License Applications can be made by calling the License Department (912) 554-7235 or by email:
probatecourt@glynncounty-ga.gov20, 
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* In effort to protect our Employees and Customers, entry to this building is restricted ONLY to Necessary visitors.
- Employee Team Members
- Government Officials or other necessary support
- Petitioner’s
- Applicants, applying for Marriage Licenses and Weapons Carry Licenses Only!  
* We ask that all family, and additional parties, please refrain from entry. We do encourage that if possible, please delay all application filings, not necessary at this time. 
* On entry, all visitors will be requested to use the provided Hand Sanitizer. Those with respiratory symptoms, or those who have traveled within the last 14 days to impacted areas or had possible exposure to COVID-19 are not allowed in the building.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause during this time.


 

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 Marriage License Applications and Weapons Carry License Applications Monday through Friday only from 8:30AM-4:30PM.