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, residency verifications, and public fireworks display permits.

Holiday Schedule

November
  • November 20-21, 2023 - 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • November 22, 2023 - Closing at 12:00 PM
  • November 23-24, 2023 - CLOSED
December/January
  • December 18-21 - 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • December 22, 2023 - Closing at 12:00 PM
  • December 25, 2023 - CLOSED
  • December 26-28 - 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • December 29, 2023 - Closing at 12:00 PM
  • January 1, 2024 - CLOSED

We will resume normal business hours of Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM on Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Thank you,
Muscogee County Probate Court

Contact Us

Estates:
706-653-4333
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