Probate
Court
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO PARTIES AND THE PUBLIC THAT PROCEEDINGS IN THE PROBATE COURT OF BIBB COUNTY MAY BE CONDUCTED WHOLLY BY REMOTE VIDEO CONFERENCE. ANY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC INTERESTED IN ACCESSING A LIVE REMOTE VIDEO CONFERENCE SHOULD CONTACT THE PROBATE COURT BY EMAIL AT PROBATECOURT-COURTDIV@MACONBIBB.US
Please include the name of the party/parties/estate in your email and your contact information.
Please Note – video conferencing is limited to certain estate and guardianship matters. All Weapons Carry and Marriage License applications are done in person.
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Probate filings are accepted by mail and by hand delivery. E-filing is unavailable at this time.
Questions concerning Probate matters should be sent to: CPresley@maconbibb.us
Public Notice
Marriage Licenses and Weapons Carry Licenses
Please click on the Marriage License or Weapons Carry License tab for further information.
Online appointments are available for completion of weapons carry applications and marriage license applications. You must complete an application online and receive a confirmation number BEFORE making an appointment.
To replace a lost or stolen license or to change an address or name please see instructions under the Weapons Carry tab.
Questions concerning License matters should be sent to: Probatecourt-licensediv@maconbibb.us
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Probate Court
Sarah S. Harris
Judge of the Probate Court
MISSION
The Probate Court of Bibb County will serve the citizens in an effective, efficient, impartial and professional manner to perform the duties assigned to it under the Constitution and laws Georgia.
The Probate Court has exclusive jurisdiction over the probate of wills, the administration of estates, the appointment of guardians and conservators for incapacitated adults and minor children, and commitments to involuntary evaluation and treatment for people with mental health, drug or alcohol issues. The Probate Court also issues both marriage and firearms licenses and performs a number of other administrative duties. The Bibb County Probate Court is an “Article 6” court and has expanded jurisdiction. Under Article 6 of Title 15, Chapter 9, Official Code of Georgia, Probate Judges in counties with populations of 96,000 or greater generally must have qualifications equal to those of a Superior Court Judge, including being a licensed attorney for seven years. Article 6 Courts have limited concurrent jurisdiction with Superior Courts and may conduct jury trials in some matters. Appeals in Article 6 Courts are directly to the Court of Appeals or the Supreme Court.
