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Probate Court
(Effective May 14, 2020)
The Probate Court will be open to the public on Thursday, May 14, 2020.
Only two customers will be allowed into the office at one time.
Traffic Court
All Traffic Court scheduled for the month of May has been cancelled and will be rescheduled.
Traffic Court for June 11, 2020, has been cancelled and will be rescheduled.
Weapons Carry License and Marriage 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:
Note* If a weapons carry license expires between February 13, 2020, and June 12, 2020, the license is considered valid and a renewal can be issued, provided the holder of the license applies for renewal within 120 days of the expiration date reflected on the license.
https://www.georgiaprobaterecords.com/Firearms/FirearmsApplication.aspx
Marriage License Application:
https://www.georgiaprobaterecords.com/Marriage/MarriageApplication.aspx
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: probate@oconee.ga.us
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
- David Anglin, Probate Court Judge
- Ginny King, Court Operations Administrator/Manager
- Sheila Hicks, Senior Probate Clerk
- Debbie Turner, Traffic Court Operations/Coordinator
- Linda Harrell, Traffic Clerk
- Julie Jackson, Traffic Clerk
- 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.
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
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.
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 - $71.00
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