Probate Court

Weapons Carry Licenses

The fee for a new application is $78.25.  The fee for a renewal is $35.00.  The Probate Court accepts cash, check, money order or credit/debit cards.  If you choose to pay with a credit/debit card, a processing fee will apply.  

Renewals are issued 90 days prior to expiration date or up to 30 days after expiration. Thereafter, you will need to apply for a new permit.  Click here Version OptionsProbate CourtHeadline Weapons Carry Licenses for further licensing information.

For your convenience and to reduce your possible wait time, we encourage you to complete the online application.

Marriage Licenses

The fee for a marriage license is $76.00.  If you have attended premarital counseling and are able to provide proof of counseling at the time of application, the fee is $36.00. The Probate Court accepts cash, check, money order or credit/debit cards.  If you choose to pay with a credit/debit card, a processing fee will apply.  Click here Version OptionsProbate CourtHeadline Marriage Licenses Marriage Licenses for further marriage license information.

For your convenience and to reduce your possible wait time, we encourage you to complete the online application prior to appearing at the Probate Court.

Traffic Violations

Traffic citations may be paid online at www.ezcourtpay.com.  Please note that some citations require a mandatory court appearance and these citations will not be able to be paid prior to the Court date.  You may also pay in person or by mail.  The Probate Court accepts cash, check, money order or credit/debit cards.  If you choose to pay with a credit/debit card, a processing fee will apply.  

Should you wish to contest your traffic citation or discuss your citation with the Prosecutor, you must appear on your Court date.  

Estates and Guardianships

Estate and Guardianship filings are accepted in person during normal business hours. Filings are also accepted by mail.  Blank Georgia Probate Court Standard Forms may be found online here Estates and Guardianships Estates and Guardianships Estates and Guardianships Estates and Guardianships Estates and Guardianships Estates and Guardianships Estates and Guardianships.  More detailed information may be found by clicking: Estates, Minor Guardianships and Adult Guardianships.  

Vital Records

Birth and Death Certificates are issued in person or by mail.  For mail requests, please use the birth certificate request form.  The fee is $25 for one copy and $5 for each additional copy, per person, per visit.  The Probate Court accepts cash, check, money order or credit/debit cards.  If you choose to pay with a credit/debit card, a processing fee will apply.  Click here Vital Records Vital Records Vital Records Vital Records Vital Records Vital Records Vital Records for more information on birth certificates.  Click here Vital Records Vital Records Vital Records Vital Records Vital Records Vital Records Vital Records for more information on death certificates.  

Mission Statement

Lumpkin County will provide an environment that is safe and promotes a higher quality of life for those who live in, work in, and visit our community. We will innovatively manage our resources while preserving our heritage and planning for the future.