Probate Court

Information regarding estate and guardianship proceedings can be found on in the Georgia Probate website (opens in new tab). Georgia Probate Court Standard Form are available for download where you can print the form and file it in the Probate Court. Forms are also available in the office.  All filings must be accompanied by a filing fee which is payable by cash, check, money order, Visa or MasterCard. Please contact the Probate Court for all filing fee information.

Court is held on a monthly basis for misdemeanor traffic violations and game and fish violations, Some violations have a mandatory court appearance while others may be paid prior to the scheduled arraignment date. To pay a citation, you may use the following options:

• Pay in person with cash, money order, or Visa or MasterCard
• Pay by mail with money order or cashiers check
• Pay online by Visa or MasterCard at Ezcourtpay.com (opens in new tab)
• Call 800-262-0128 to pay with Visa or MasterCard

The Probate Court is the vital records for Fannin  County certified copies of birth and death certificates, can be obtained in the office in person or requested through the mail. Certified copies of vital records may be obtained in any county in the state of Georgia no matter the county of birth or death. Fees for vital records are uniform across the state of Georgia:

Debit or Credit is NOT accepted for Vital Records. Cash or Check only.

• $ 25.00 for the first copy
• $ 5.00 for each additional copy of the same person requested at the same time

For a State of Georgia Birth, Marriage, Death, or Paternity Acknowledgement certificate please visit this link for the Georgia Department of Vital Health (opens in new tab).

In order to obtain death and birth certificates from other states please contact the County in which the event occurred.

The Probate Court of Fannin County issues marriage licenses and maintains those records. We also issue certified and plain copies of marriage licenses and applications for all marriages that were applied for in Fannin County. Applicants may submit an online application.

APPLY ONLINE HERE FOR A MARRIAGE LICENSE (opens in new tab).

Within two weeks, applicants must come the Probate Court to complete the application process.

Please follow directions as indicated on the online application and indicated below:

• Marriage licenses are issued Monday – Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
• All applicants must fill out the application online before coming to our office.
• When filling out your application please put address that appears on your ID.
• Both Applicants must appear in person to complete the application for a marriage license.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. Certain circumstances permit underage applicants to obtain a marriage license. Call the Fannin County Probate Court for additional information.
• A picture identification card is required for both applicants.
• A divorce decree or death certificate from the former spouse is required from any applicant that has had a prior marriage.
• At least one applicant must be a resident of Georgia in order to apply for a marriage license in a county other than the county where the ceremony is to take place.
• If both applicants are non-residents of Georgia, then the application must be made in the county where the marriage ceremony will take place.

Fees for a marriage licenses:

$36.00 for couples with a certificate of pre-marriage counseling.Click here for the Pre-Marital Certification form (opens in new tab).

$76.00 for couples without a certificate of pre- marriage counseling.

Fees are payable by cash, check, or money order or Visa or MasterCard.

Certified copies are an additional $ 10.00 per copy.

The Probate Court of Fannin County issues Georgia Weapons Carry Licenses to all qualified persons who are residents of Fannin County, Georgia. A Weapons Carry license may be obtained Monday through Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.

ALL Renewal applications must be filled out before coming into the office:

Click here to APPLY ONLINE for a WEAPONS CARRY LICENSE (opens in new tab).

Applicants may submit an online application.  Within two weeks, applicants must come to the Probate Court to complete the application process.  Please follow directions as indicated on the online application and indicated below:

• All applicants must fill out the application online before coming in the office.
• Must be 21 years of age. If under 21, you must provide proof of completion of basic training and proof of active service or an honorable discharge from the armed forces of the United States.
• Must be a resident of Fannin County , GA
• Must submit a picture identification including the physical address. If P.O Box, you must provide proof of a physical address.
• Prints MUST be done within 48 hours of completing the application process. If prints are not done in the allotted time, a new application will have to be completed.
• Fee: $ 84.00 Cash, Check, or Charge to Fannin County Probate Court.
• The license, when approved, is valid for five years.

For additional information relating to the application for a Weapons Carry license, please contact the Fannin County Probate Court.

Requirements for Renewal

• Must currently hold a Fannin County issued license
• May renew 90 days prior to expiration of current license or within 30 days after expiration
• Must be a resident of Fannin County, Georgia
• Must submit a photo identification including the physical address. If  P.O Box, you must provide proof of a physical address.
• Fee:s $ 30.00 Cash, Check, or Credit Card charge to Fannin County Probate Court.
• The license, when approved, is valid for five years.
• For additional information relating to the application for a Weapons Carry license, please contact the Fannin County Probate Court.