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Probate Court
Until further notice, the Probate Court is currently open to appointments only.
No more than two customers will be allowed in the office at one time.
Traffic Court
If you have a court only violation, you will not be allowed to pay online and are required to appear in court.
Notice of rescheduled traffic court dates have been mailed to last known addresses.
Persons unsure of their court date should contact the court.
Weapons Carry License and Marriage License
SCAM ALERT: If you receive a text message regarding your weapons carry license, do not click on any link or other messages associated with the text. The Oconee County Probate Court DOES NOT send any text messages regarding your weapons carry license.
In order to make application for a Weapons Carry License or a Marriage License, you will be required to make an appointment.
You should begin the application process online prior to your appointment.
Weapons Carry License Application
If you do not have online access, to begin the application process, you will be directed to our office kiosk when you arrive for your appointment.
Appointments can be made:
In person at the Probate Court office (Room 304)
Or by phone: 706-769-3936
Or by email: Email Probate Court
Mission
The mission of the Oconee County Probate Court is to administer justice with fairness, equality, and integrity, to resolve matters before the court in a timely manner with trained and motivated staff, and to provide courteous and prompt service in a manner that inspires public trust and confidence.
Court Personnel
- Mike Hunsinger, Probate Court Judge
- Ginny King, Court Operations Administrator/Manager
- Debbie Turner, Traffic Court Operations/Coordinator
- Julie Jackson, Senior Probate Clerk
- Tiffany Norton, Traffic Clerk
- Madeline McCarthy, Traffic/Probate Clerk
Court Jurisdiction
- Administration of Estates
- Birth and Death Certificates
- Certificates of Residence
- Fireworks Display Permits
- Guardians and Conservators of Adults
- Involuntary Hospitalization/Outpatient Evaluations
- Marriage License
- Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana Offenses
- Misdemeanor Traffic Offenses
- Probate of Wills
- Temporary and Permanent Guardians of Minors
- Underage Possession of Alcohol Offenses
- Weapons Carry License
Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
Applicants must apply in person.
Requirements:
1) Each applicant must provide one (1) of the following forms of photo ID in order to obtain a marriage license:
- Georgia issued Driver's license
- Georgia issued Identification Card
- Armed Forces Identification Card
- U.S. Passport
- Driver's License issued by another state within the U.S.
2) At least one applicant must be a Georgia resident.
3) Applicant must be 18 years old or have parental consent if 16-17. No one under 16.
4) If applicant had a previous marriage, documentation must be provided.
5) Cost: $66.00 (without premarital education certificate)
$26.00 (with premarital education certificate)
Payment: Cash, Credit Card, Money Order (NO CHECKS ACCEPTED)
Please Note: WHEN PAYING BY CREDIT CARD, A USER FEE WILL BE ADDED.
Marriage Application
Persons Under Age 21 -If you are under the age of 21 and charged with a speeding violation of 24 mph or more over the posted limit, or any other 4 point violation, you will not be allowed to pay your citation prior to your court date and you must appear for court.
Pay Traffic Ticket
Pay Traffic Citation In Person: Oconee County Courthouse, 23 N. Main Street, Room 304, Watkinsville, GA 30677
Pay By Mail: Oconee County Probate Court, P.O. Box 54, Watkinsville, GA 30677 Please include your citation number
Payment: Cash, Credit Card, Money Order (NO CHECKS ACCEPTED).
Please Note: WHEN PAYING BY CREDIT CARD, A USER FEE WILL BE ADDED.
The Oconee County Judge of Probate Court is the Registrar and Custodian of vital records, which include birth and death records. Certified copies of birth and death records may be obtained at a cost of $25 for the first copy and $5.00 for each copy thereafter.
Payment: Cash, Credit Card, Money Order (NO CHECKS ACCEPTED)
Please Note: WHEN PAYING BY CREDIT CARD, A USER FEE WILL BE ADDED.
WARNING: FRAUD ALERT
There are fraudulent websites circulating that advertise discounted gun permits that can be applied and paid for online. This is a SCAM !
NO GEORGIA WEAPONS CARRY LICENSE WILL BE ISSUED WITHOUT THE APPLICANT APPEARING IN PERSON AND PAYING THE REQUIRED APPLICATION FEE IN THE PROBATE COURT.
Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Requirements:
In order to begin the process to make application for issuance of a Georgia Weapons Carry License, the on-line application is mandatory and requires an Oconee County street address. No P.O. Box addresses will be accepted. Once the application has been completed and submitted, it will remain active in our system for two weeks. During such two week period, the applicant will be required to come to the Probate Court Office, where additional application paperwork will be required. Applicant must show proof of an Oconee County street address, by providing a valid Georgia driver’s license or Georgia issued photo i.d. or most recent utility bill. In addition to the application, the applicant’s photo will be taken by court personnel at that time.
Fingerprinting:
First time applicants or applicants with an expired weapons carry license, will be required to be fingerprinted, which can be performed at the Oconee County Jail,
Monday thru Friday, 8 am - 4 pm.
Cost of License:
First time applicant or applicant with expired weapons carry license:
$73.25 cash or
$76.18 credit card
Renewal Applicant - $30.00
A weapons carry license, may be renewed within 90 days prior to its expiration and no more than 30 days after its expiration.
Payment:
Cash, Credit Card, Money Order (NO CHECKS ACCEPTED)
Please Note: WHEN PAYING BY CREDIT CARD, A USER FEE WILL BE ADDED.
Weapons Carry License Application