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.


Observed Holiday (Columbus Day)

Our office will be closed all day October 14, 2024

Our office will reopen October 15, 2024 8:30AM


Holiday Office Hours

November 11, 2024 (Veteran's Day): Closed

November 27, 2024 (Wednesday): Closing at 12PM

November 28, 2024 (Thanksgiving): Closed

November 29, 2024 (Friday): Closed


December 24, 2024 (Christmas Eve): Closed

December 25, 2024 (Christmas Day): Closed

December 26, 2024 (Friday): Closed

December 31, 2024 (New Year's Eve): Closing at 12PM

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