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DeKalb Probate Court Case Search, Records, Wills, Estates & Guardianship Guide 2026
Use official DeKalb County, Georgia Probate Court resources to review probate records, file estate petitions, find Georgia standard forms, request copies, check fees, confirm the court location, and avoid wrong court-record portals.
Choose what you need below. DeKalb Probate Court users usually need record review, estate filing, will probate, guardianship or conservatorship help, certified copies, court fees, or official Georgia probate forms.
📂 Search or review probate records
Use this for: probate record review, estate records, filed documents, wills, guardianship records, and public record questions.
Best official path: DeKalb Probate Court’s Records page says to schedule an appointment to review records or get record information.
Contact: shharrison@dekalbcountyga.gov or 404-371-2701 for probate records information.
DeKalb Probate Court Quick Facts
DeKalb County Probate Court handles probate matters in Decatur, Georgia, including wills and estates, adult guardianships, minor guardianships, conservatorships, records, marriage licenses, weapons carry licenses, auditing, and mental health-related Probate Court filings.
What This DeKalb Probate Court Case Search Guide Covers
Official DeKalb Probate Court Case Search Path
For DeKalb County, Georgia probate search intent, start with the official DeKalb County Probate Court website. The court provides separate sections for records, wills and estates, adult guardianships, minor guardianships, auditing, mental health, standard forms, eFile, fee schedule, staff directory, and hours/location.
Do not confuse DeKalb Probate Court with DeKalb State Court, Magistrate Court, Superior Court, Clerk of Superior Court land records, private background-check sites, or unofficial “DeKalb court” pages. Wills, estates, guardianships, conservatorships, and probate records should begin with DeKalb Probate Court unless the court directs you elsewhere.
Use the official Records page and schedule an appointment for record review or record information.
Use the Wills & Estates section for estate petitions, will filings, letters, and filing instructions.
Use Adult Guardianship or Minor Guardianship sections based on whether the matter concerns an adult or minor.
Use Georgia Probate Court Standard Forms and Odyssey eFile Georgia when filing eligible probate petitions.
How to Search or Review DeKalb Probate Court Records
DeKalb Probate Court’s Records page says that to schedule an appointment to come to the Probate Court to review records, or for information about records, users should contact the records office by email or phone. This is the safest official path for probate records, copies, estate files, guardianship files, and questions about whether a record is available.
Start with the official Records page
Open the DeKalb Probate Court Records page first instead of searching random private case-search portals.
Contact the records office
Email shharrison@dekalbcountyga.gov or call 404-371-2701 to ask about record review, appointment availability, and the information needed to locate a file.
Prepare strong search details
Use the decedent’s full legal name, estate name, case number, filing year, fiduciary name, attorney name, or guardianship/conservatorship name if available.
Confirm copy type
Ask whether you need a regular copy, certified copy, certified letters, exemplified copy, or appointment-based inspection.
DeKalb Probate Court Wills, Estates and Letters
DeKalb Probate Court’s Wills & Estates page states that estate petitions may be e-filed through Odyssey eFile Georgia. Users are instructed to create an e-file account, select DeKalb County Probate Court as the location, choose Probate or Mental Health as the category, choose Estates as the case type, and proceed with the filing.
Use when an estate needs an administrator. The fee schedule lists Petition for Letters of Administration at $209 plus possible publication and certified-copy costs.
Use when a will must be formally probated. The fee schedule lists Petition to Probate Will in Solemn Form at $209 plus certified letters if needed.
The fee schedule lists Petition for Year’s Support at $354 plus possible real-property-related cost.
The fee schedule lists Petition for No Administration Necessary at $234 plus certified-copy and possible real-property-related costs.
DeKalb Probate Court Guardianship and Conservatorship
DeKalb Probate Court provides separate guidance for adult guardianships, adult conservatorships, minor guardianships, and related Probate Court matters. The adult guardianship page encourages e-filing or mailing petitions for emergency guardianships, emergency conservatorships, permanent guardianships, and permanent conservatorships.
Used when an adult lacks sufficient capacity to make or communicate significant responsible decisions concerning health or safety.
Used when an adult lacks sufficient capacity to make or communicate significant responsible decisions concerning management of property.
Use the Minor Guardianship section and Georgia standard forms for temporary or permanent minor guardianship matters.
For adult guardianship assistance, the court page lists kjmonfort@dekalbcountyga.gov and 404-371-2896.
DeKalb Probate Court Forms, eFile and Fee Schedule
Georgia probate filings usually use Georgia Probate Court Standard Forms. DeKalb Probate Court links to standard forms and eFile. The court’s fee schedule was revised 07/01/25 and says additional costs may apply, card transactions have a processing fee, and checks or money orders should be payable to DeKalb County Probate Court.
Georgia Standard Forms
Use statewide probate forms for estates, wills, guardianship, conservatorship, year’s support, and related filings.
Open GA Probate FormsOdyssey eFile Georgia
Use this portal for eligible DeKalb Probate Court e-filing.
Open eFile GeorgiaFee Schedule
Check current DeKalb Probate Court costs before filing or requesting copies.
Open Fee ScheduleLetters of Administration $209; Probate Will in Solemn Form $209; Year’s Support $354; No Administration Necessary $234.
Certified copies are listed as $10 plus $1 per page; certified letters are listed as $10 per letter.
Emergency guardian/conservator petition is listed at $709, or $734 with real property in Georgia.
Temporary guardianship of a minor is listed as cash only at $294 plus possible service or publication costs.
Certified Copies, Certified Letters and Probate Record Requests
Online or appointment-based record review may help identify a probate file, but official use often requires a court-issued document. Banks, title companies, insurance companies, real estate closings, agencies, and attorneys may request certified letters, certified copies, or sealed/exemplified records.
The fee schedule lists certified letters at $10 per letter. Ask how many you need before ordering.
Certified copies are listed at $10 plus $1 per page. Confirm whether certification is required for your purpose.
Regular copies are listed at $1 per page. Ask the records office about availability and appointment rules.
Exemplified copies are listed at $15 plus $1 per page. These may be needed for certain official or out-of-state uses.
Official DeKalb Probate Court Links
Probate Court Website
Main official website for DeKalb County Probate Court.
Open Probate CourtRecords
Official page for probate records review and records appointment information.
Open Records PageWills & Estates
Official page for estate petitions, will filings, eFile instructions, and mailing address.
Open Wills & EstatesAdult Guardianships
Official guidance for adult emergency and permanent guardianships or conservatorships.
Open Adult GuardianshipsFee Schedule
Official PDF listing probate filing, copy, letters, guardianship, and service fees.
Open Fee ScheduleStaff Directory
Official directory for Probate Court staff, departments, phone numbers, and emails.
Open Staff DirectoryDeKalb Probate Court Map and Location
DeKalb County Probate Court is located at 556 North McDonough Street, 1100 Judicial Tower, Decatur, GA 30030. The official site notes that Probate Court services continue to be handled by appointment only, so confirm your appointment and department location before visiting.
DeKalb Probate Court Case Search FAQs
Where is DeKalb Probate Court located?
DeKalb County Probate Court is located at 556 North McDonough Street, 1100 Judicial Tower, Decatur, GA 30030.
How do I search or review DeKalb Probate Court records?
Use the official DeKalb Probate Court Records page. To schedule an appointment to review records or ask about records, contact shharrison@dekalbcountyga.gov or 404-371-2701.
Can I e-file DeKalb Probate Court estate petitions?
Yes. The Wills & Estates page says estate petitions may be e-filed through Odyssey eFile Georgia. Select DeKalb County Probate Court, then category Probate or Mental Health, and case type Estates.
How much is a DeKalb Probate Court Petition for Letters of Administration?
The fee schedule revised 07/01/25 lists Petition for Letters of Administration at $209, plus possible publication and certified-copy costs.
How much is a certified probate copy in DeKalb County?
The fee schedule lists certified copies at $10 plus $1 per page, and certified letters at $10 per letter. Always verify current fees before ordering.
Does DeKalb Probate Court handle guardianships?
Yes. DeKalb Probate Court provides guidance for adult guardianships, adult conservatorships, minor guardianships, and related filings.