Dawson County Probate Court
Probate Court is a court of limited jurisdiction responsible for the probate and administration of estates for Dawson County residents.
Probate Court also handles:
- Misdemeanor traffic citations
- Game and fish violations
- Marriage licenses
- Firearms licenses
- Estates
- Guardianships of minors and incapacitated adults
- Numerous miscellaneous duties
It is a court of record; therefore, all documents filed in Probate Court must be recorded in minute books and kept permanently available to the public.
The Probate Court is committed to providing you with excellent customer service. We will be happy to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have about the services of this office or the procedures you must follow for a particular process. Please be advised, however, that state law prohibits our staff from rendering legal advice, restating the law or recommending specific ways to pursue legal action. If you have a problem involving the interpretation of the law, we suggest you contact an attorney licensed to practice in the State of Georgia.
