STATEWIDE JUDICIAL EMERGENCY EXTENDED THROUGH MARCH 9TH, 2021
DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND THE STATEWIDE AND LOCAL JUDICIAL EMERGENCIES, ALL SERVICES PERFORMED BY THE DEKALB COUNTY PROBATE COURT ARE “BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.” YOU MUST CALL THE PROBATE COURT TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT.
PLEASE NOTE
- We are closed each day between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. for sanitizing and cleaning.
- You MUST have written proof of an appointment to enter the Probate Court offices.
- You MUST wear a face mask to enter the Probate Court offices.
- You MUST maintain at least 6 feet distance from others while in the Probate Court offices.
- You MUST submit to a screening process before entering the Courthouse.
Orders to Apprehend (Lay Affidavits)
Involuntary Commitment Petitions (filed by Hospitals only)
Adult Emergency and Permanent Guardianships and/or Conservatorships
Please eFile Petitions for Emergency and/or Permanent Adult Guardianships and/or Conservatorships via e-File Georgia. See involuntary Commitment Petitions (above) for instructions on e-filing. For more information please contact rsauls@dekalbcountyga.gov or (404) 371-2918.
Minor Guardianships and/or Conservatorships and Doubtful Claims
Auditing: Inventories, Annual Returns, Final Returns and Discharge Petitions
Record Searches and Requests
Weapons Carry Licenses
Due to the high demand for 1st Time Weapons Carry Licenses, the requirements to comply with COVID-19 guidelines and safety protocol, and the statutory fingerprinting requirements, our Weapons Carry License appointments are limited at this time. We are currently not accepting new applications daily. On each Wednesday, we will open a limited number of appointments so that customers can (1) complete their applications and (2) book their appointments with the self-scheduling calendar. Once all available appointments are booked, there will be no appointments available until the following Wednesday. On Wednesdays, click here to complete your application and book your appointment.
Renewal – Weapons Carry Licenses
Please click here to (STEP 1) complete your Weapons Carry License – Renewal Application and (STEP 2) book your appointment using the self-calendaring system. For questions or additional information, please contact cffranklin@dekalbcountyga.gov.
Marriage Licenses
Please click here to (STEP 1) complete your Marriage License Application and (STEP 2) book your appointment using the self-calendaring system. For questions or additional information, please contact cffranklin@dekalbcountyga.gov.
Petitions to Probate Wills in Solemn Form and Years Support
We encourage you to mail your Petitions to: Clerk, DeKalb County Probate Court, 556 North McDonough Street, 1100 Judicial Tower, Decatur, GA 30030.
Petitions for Letters of Administration, Removals, Etc.
We encourage you to mail your Petitions to: Clerk, DeKalb County Probate Court, 556 North McDonough Street, 1100 Judicial Tower, Decatur, GA 30030.

Judge Bedelia C Hargrove
Judge Bedelia C Hargrove presides over DeKalb County Probate Court. The Probate Court has jurisdiction over the probate of wills, administration of estates, appointment of guardians and conservators for incapacitated adults as well as minors, and mental health commitments. The Probate Court also issues marriage licenses and weapons carry licenses and performs a number of other administrative duties.

STATEWIDE JUDICIAL EMERGENCY EXTENDED THROUGH MARCH, 9TH, 2021
ALL SERVICES PERFORMED BY THE DEKALB COUNTY PROBATE COURT WILL CONTINUE TO BE HANDLED BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Hours Of Operation & Location
Address:
556 North McDonough Street, 1100 Judicial Tower , Decatur, GA 30030
ALL SERVICES PERFORMED BY THE DEKALB COUNTY PROBATE COURT WILL CONTINUE TO BE HANDLED BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
There are two locations, both in the same building, for the DeKalb Probate Court.
Location #1:
DeKalb County Courthouse, 1000 Judicial Tower (1st floor)
By Appointment Only after 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Functions: Mental Health, Orders to Apprehend, Guardianships, Conservatorships and Records
Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (by appointment only)
Closed For Sanitizing
12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (by appointment only)
Note: Customers filing Lay Affidavits (for Orders to Apprehend) must arrive by 2:00 p.m. to allow sufficient time for processing.
Location #2:
DeKalb County Courthouse, B190 Judicial Tower (basement floor)
By Appointment Only after 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Functions: Marriage Licenses, Weapons Carry Licenses, Estates and Auditing
Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (by appointment only)
Closed For Sanitizing
12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (by appointment only)
Probate Court Mailing Address: 556 North McDonough Street, 1100 Judicial Tower, Decatur, GA 30030.
Parking & Public Transportation
Paid parking is available in the parking deck located behind the courthouse at 125 West Trinity Place. The Decatur MARTA station is located next to the courthouse.