Responsibilities of the Probate Court

With a staff of eight employees, the Muscogee County Probate Court exercises exclusive, original jurisdiction in the probate of wills, administration of estates, appointment of guardians (minor and adult) and involuntary in-patient and out-patient psychiatric commitments of individuals with severe mental illness. Among other things, the Probate Court also gives oaths of office to elected officials and issues marriage licenses, weapons carry licenses and residency verifications.



Upcoming Holiday Office Hours:

November 26, 2025 (Wednesday): Closing at 12:00PM
November 27, 2025 (Thursday): Closed all day
November 28, 2025 (Friday): Closed all day

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December 23, 2025 (Tuesday): Closing at 12:00PM
December 24, 2025 (Wednesday): Closed all day
December 25, 2025 (Thursday): Closed all day
December 26, 2025 (Friday): Closed all day
December 31, 2025 (Wednesday): Closing at 12:00PM

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January 1, 2026 (Thursday): Closed all day


 

Contact Us

Estates:
706-225-4333
probategeneral@columbusga.org

Weapons Carry Licenses/Marriage Licenses:
706-225-4750
probatelicense@columbusga.org

Physical Address:
100 10th St. 6th Floor
Columbus, GA 31901

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1340
Columbus, GA 31902