HOME Spanish In This Section Administration Airport Animal Services Board of Commissioners Burke Transit Census - Complete Count Committee Clerk of Superior, State, and Juvenile Court Coroner's Office Development Authority of Burke County E911 Elections and Registration EMA Facility Maintenance Juvenile Court Library Magistrate Court Museum Planning Commission Probate Court Recreation Roads and Bridges Sheriff's Office Solicitor General's Office Solid Waste State Court Tax Assessor Tax Commissioner Superior Court PROBATE COURT Probate Court Of Burke County, State Of Georgia Ashley Moore Jr. Probate Judge Nicole Dykes Deputy Clerk Telephone: (706) 554-3000 Hours Monday – Friday 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Physical Address Burke County Judicial Center 200 East 6th Street, Room 108 Waynesboro, Georgia 30830 Mailing Address PO Box 322 Waynesboro, Georgia 30830 About the Probate Court The Burke County Probate Court exercises jurisdiction over the administration of estates of deceased persons, the appointment of guardians and conservators for minors and incapacitated adults, the involuntary evaluation and commitment of persons suffering from mental illness or substance abuse, and the issuance of birth and death certificates, marriage licenses, weapons carry licenses, and certain specialized permits. It is suggested that you discuss court filings with an attorney who practices probate or estate law. An attorney can assists in determining which proceeding is the most appropriate for your particular situation. Very often, there are other matters (such as spousal/minors’ support, taxes, deeds, title transfers, benefit claims, creditor notices, debtor demands) which may make it appropriate or necessary to seek the services of an attorney. If you proceed without an attorney, it will be your responsibility to determine or select the proceeding appropriate to your situation. The staff of the ProbateCourt cannot make the determination or selection for you, since to do so may constitute the unauthorized practice of law, a misdemeanor crime under Georgia law. Neither the Court nor the County can accept responsibility for incorrect decisions made by the staff, and they have been directed to refrain from giving that kind of advice. It is also your responsibility to properly complete all forms, which must either be typed or legibly printed. The staff are not permitted to perform clerical tasks or complete court filings for the public. The Probate Judge is required by law to remain impartial to all parties. The Judge must treat every case as though it may become contested. Therefore, the Judge also may not advise you on which proceeding is most appropriate to your case. The Judge is prohibited from discussing the facts or evidence in any contested case with a party unless all parties are present. You should not ask to discuss your case privately with the Judge, and you should understand if the Judge stops any discussion which appears to require the presence of others. Certificates and Applications: Georgia Probate Court Standard Forms and General Instructions are available at: https://www.gasupreme.us/probate-court-standard-forms/ Firearm applications can be completed online at: https://www.georgiaprobaterecords.com/Firearms/FirearmsApplication.aspx Marriage License applications can be completed online at: https://www.georgiaprobaterecords.com/Marriage/MarriageApplication.aspx General Procedures The Probate Court accepts cash, money orders, credit and/or debit cards. Using a credit/debit card will incur an additional vendor’s fee. Do not send cash in the mail. Probate of Wills, Administration of Estates, Guardianships: Submit filings by mail or in person at the Court. Do not send cash in the mail. Birth and Death Certificates: To request a birth or death record, you must have an official photo identification. The cost in the office (payable by cash, money order, or credit/debit card) or by mail to the Probate Court (payable by check or money order only) is $25. Each additional copy is $5 more. If you do not have an acceptable photo I.D., an immediate adult family member (i.e., mother, father, sister, brother, son, or daughter) may request on your behalf with their I.D. To request a vital record by mail, you must include a copy of the requestor’s official photo I.D. card, along with the record requested, the requester’s address, telephone number, and relationship to the person for whom the record is sought. Mail the written request and the payment to the Probate Court of Burke County at P.O. Box 322, Waynesboro, GA 30830. Do not send cash in the mail. Weapons Carry Licenses: Complete the application online, and call to schedule an appointment, no walk ins. You must be at least 21 years old unless you are active military. When applying, select New License whether the license is new or a renewal. If it is a renewal, bring your current license to the appointment, and the application will be changed to renewal. Once the application is submitted, you will be given a confirmation number. Call to schedule your office appointment to complete the application process. The charge payable to the Probate Court is $30.00 for a new application and a renewal. A payment in the amount of $54.75 (cash only) to the Burke County Sheriff’s Office is required for a state-mandated NICS background check for new applicants. For renewal applicants $15 cash payment is required for background checks of renewal applicants. Marriage Licenses: Complete the application online. Applicant 1 is the Groom or the person whose last name will not change. Applicant 2 is the Bride or the person whose last name may change. If either party was previously married, a final divorce decree or a death certificate is required. The cost is $77 for an application without premarital counseling; with proof of at least 6 hours of documented premarital counseling, the cost is $37. Once the application is submitted online, both parties must be present at the Court to receive the license. The processing of marriage licenses ends at 4 p.m. The Probate Court does not conduct marriage ceremonies. After the parties are married, the marriage license must be recorded in the County where the marriage license was obtained. 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