Search DeKalb County GA Probate Court Records, Estates, Wills, Guardianship & Marriage Filings
Use official DeKalb County, Georgia Probate Court resources to review probate records, e-file estate petitions, find Georgia probate forms, handle guardianship filings, apply for marriage licenses, request certified copies, and confirm the correct Decatur court location.
Choose what you need below. DeKalb County Probate Court users usually need records appointments, estate e-filing, guardianship guidance, marriage license appointments, Georgia standard forms, weapons carry license applications, or court contact details.
📂 Search or review probate court records
Use this for: probate record review, estate records, guardianship filings, marriage records, will information, and other Probate Court record questions.
Best official path: DeKalb County Probate Court’s Records page and Georgia Probate Records portal where available.
Important: The official Records page says appointments or records information can be requested by contacting the court records contact or calling 404-371-2701.
DeKalb County GA Probate Court Quick Facts
DeKalb County Probate Court is the local Georgia probate court serving DeKalb County. The official court website provides resources for records, wills and estates, adult guardianships, minor guardianships, mental health matters, marriage licenses, weapons carry licenses, auditing, standard forms, e-filing, appointments, and fee schedules.
What This DeKalb County Probate Court Guide Covers
Official DeKalb County Probate Court Path
For DeKalb County, Georgia probate search intent, start with the official DeKalb County Probate Court website. The website lists service sections for marriage license, weapons carry, records, adult guardianships, mental health, minor guardianships, auditing, and wills and estates.
Do not confuse DeKalb County Probate Court with the Clerk of Superior Court, State Court, Magistrate Court, private background-check websites, land record portals, or DeKalb County pages in other states. Probate-specific matters should begin with DeKalb County Probate Court unless court staff directs you elsewhere.
Use the official Records page or Georgia Probate Records portal for probate record review and probate-related searches.
Use the Wills & Estates section for estate petitions, probate filings, caveats, motions, annual reports, and e-filing guidance.
Use adult and minor guardianship sections for emergency guardianships, permanent guardianships, conservatorships, and related filings.
Use the Marriage License section for online application, appointment scheduling, fees, copies, and marriage record requests.
How to Search or Review DeKalb County Probate Court Records
The official DeKalb County Probate Court Records page says users can schedule an appointment to come to the Probate Court to review records or request information about records by contacting the court’s records contact or calling 404-371-2701. Georgia Probate Records also provides search paths for estates, marriages, wills, guardianships, deaths, miscellaneous filings, calendars, and petition fee calculation.
Start with the official records page
Open DeKalb County Probate Court’s Records page if you need to review court records or ask about Probate Court records.
Use Georgia Probate Records when available
Use the Georgia Probate Records portal for estate information, marriage license records, will information, guardianship petitions, death information, miscellaneous filings, hearing calendars, and fee calculation.
Search with correct details
Use full legal names, estate names, case numbers, filing year, applicant names, ward names, guardian names, or will information when available.
Request official copies if needed
If you need a certified copy, letters, court seal, marriage certificate copy, or official record for a bank, title company, agency, or legal matter, contact the Probate Court directly.
Opening an Estate or Probating a Will in DeKalb County
DeKalb County Probate Court’s Wills and Estates page says estate petitions may be e-filed through Odyssey eFile Georgia. The page instructs users to select DeKalb County Probate Court as the location, Probate or Mental Health as the category, and Estates as the case type. If a user is unable to e-file, the court strongly encourages mailing filings with the appropriate filing fee.
Use this path when a will needs to be presented to the court and an executor may need legal authority.
Use this path for petitions, caveats, motions, amendments, pleadings, notices, requests, or annual reports.
Use Odyssey eFile Georgia and select the correct location, category, and case type before filing.
If you attend an appointment, the court page says completed petitions and valid ID are required, and the petition and will, if applicable, must be original.
DeKalb County Adult and Minor Guardianship / Conservatorship Information
DeKalb County Probate Court’s Adult Guardianships page strongly encourages users to e-file or mail petitions for emergency guardianships and conservatorships and petitions for permanent guardianships and conservatorships. It also provides guidance about why an adult guardianship or conservatorship may be needed and who may serve.
Use this path when an adult may lack sufficient capacity to make or communicate responsible decisions about health or safety.
Use this path when an adult may lack sufficient capacity to make or communicate responsible decisions about managing property.
Use this path for guardianship or conservatorship matters involving minors and court-supervised authority.
Use the court’s mental health section and proper e-filing category for mental-health probate matters.
DeKalb County Probate Forms, E-Filing and Fee Schedule
Georgia probate filings often use statewide Georgia Probate Court Standard Forms. DeKalb County Probate Court links to standard forms and provides a fee schedule, e-filing link, records section, and service-specific pages. Always verify whether your filing can be e-filed, mailed, or must be handled by appointment.
Georgia Standard Forms
Use statewide Georgia Probate Court Standard Forms for estate, guardianship, conservatorship, and related filings.
Open GA Probate FormsFee Schedule
Use the official DeKalb Probate Court fee schedule before filing petitions or requesting services.
Open Fee ScheduleeFile Georgia
Use Odyssey eFile Georgia for eligible DeKalb County Probate Court filings.
Open eFile GeorgiaDeKalb County Marriage License and Marriage Record Help
DeKalb County Probate Court says marriage license applications are processed by appointment only and that applying for a marriage license is a two-step process: complete the online marriage license application, then return to the court page to schedule an appointment. The page also lists marriage license fees, certified-copy fees, and appointment hours.
Complete the online marriage application, then schedule the appointment using the court’s self-scheduling calendar.
The court page says users must bring proof of appointment or have it visible on a hand-held device.
The page lists $66.00 without premarital education and $26.00 with a qualifying premarital education certificate, plus shipping/handling.
The page lists $10.00 for a certified copy of a marriage certificate, license, or license application.
DeKalb County Weapons Carry License Appointment Path
DeKalb County Probate Court processes weapons carry license, renewal, and replacement applications by appointment only. The official page describes a two-step process: complete the online application, then schedule an appointment. It also explains that applicants must bring written proof of appointment and follow fingerprinting instructions after the Probate Court appointment.
Complete the online weapons carry license application before scheduling the appointment.
Schedule the Probate Court appointment and bring the email confirmation or written proof.
The court page says applicants must report to the DeKalb County Police Department for fingerprinting after the Probate Court appointment.
The official page lists current weapons carry license and replacement fees; verify before paying because fees can change.
Certified Copies, Probate Documents and Public Record Requests
Online record tools and court record appointments can help identify a DeKalb County Probate Court matter, but official use may require a certified copy, court seal, letters, marriage certificate copy, or document issued directly by the Probate Court. If the record is needed for banking, real estate, insurance, title transfer, estate administration, guardianship authority, or legal filing, confirm the exact document needed before ordering.
Ask whether you need certified copies, court seal, letters testamentary, letters of administration, orders, or marriage certificate copies.
The official Records page provides a way to schedule a records-review appointment or request records information.
Some mental health, minor, guardianship, sealed, or confidential records may not be publicly available online.
Copy, certification, search, and filing fees may apply. Confirm current fees and payment methods before ordering.
Official DeKalb County Probate Court Links
Probate Court Website
Main official website for DeKalb County Probate Court.
Open Probate CourtRecords
Official DeKalb County Probate Court records page for record review appointments and information.
Open RecordsWills & Estates
Official estate e-filing, mailing, appointment, and filing guidance.
Open Wills & EstatesAdult Guardianships
Official emergency/permanent guardianship and conservatorship guidance.
Open Adult GuardianshipsMarriage License
Official application, appointment, fee, and certified-copy guidance.
Open Marriage LicenseGeorgia Probate Forms
Statewide Georgia Probate Court Standard Forms and General Instructions.
Open GA FormsDeKalb County Probate Court Map and Location
The official DeKalb County Probate Court pages list the court at 556 North McDonough Street, 1100 Judicial Tower, Decatur, GA 30030. Confirm office hours, appointment requirements, filing procedures, and department processing times before visiting.
DeKalb County Probate Court FAQs
Where is DeKalb County Probate Court located?
DeKalb County Probate Court is located at 556 North McDonough Street, 1100 Judicial Tower, Decatur, GA 30030.
What phone number should I use for DeKalb County probate records?
The official Records page lists 404-371-2701 for records appointments or information about records.
What phone number should I use for DeKalb County wills and estates?
The official Wills and Estates page lists (404) 371-3022 for that section.
Can I e-file estate petitions in DeKalb County Probate Court?
Yes. The official Wills and Estates page says users may e-file estate petitions through Odyssey eFile Georgia by selecting DeKalb County Probate Court as the location, Probate or Mental Health as the category, and Estates as the case type.
Does DeKalb County Probate Court handle guardianships?
Yes. The court provides adult guardianship, minor guardianship, conservatorship, and mental health sections. The Adult Guardianships page strongly encourages e-filing or mailing petitions when possible.
Does DeKalb County Probate Court handle marriage licenses?
Yes. The official Marriage License page says marriage license applications are processed by appointment only and require completing the online application before scheduling an appointment.
Can I use an online probate result as an official certified copy?
Usually, an online result or appointment review helps locate case information, but official use may require a certified copy, court seal, letters, or document issued directly by the Probate Court. Contact the court before relying on an online printout.