Probate Forms

Probate Court Standard Forms

Each year, many of the Probate Court Standard forms are changed to comply with new code provisions and to make administrative changes. The Council of Probate Court Judges recommends the use of the latest standard forms.

All of the Probate Court Standard Forms may be downloaded for your use from gaprobate.gov.

The forms are available to visitors on that web site in PDF format. It is important that the new version of all forms be used. Use of outdated versions may not reflect recent changes in the law.

Birth Certificates

Birth Certificate Request Form-English

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Birth Certificate Request Form-Spanish

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Requesting Birth Certificate and Documentation info

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Death Certificates

Death Certificate Request Form-English

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Death Certificate Request Form-Spanish Revised

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Estates and Guardianships

Adult Personal Status Report

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Affidavit of Diligent Search

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Annual Return instructions

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Annual Return

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Beneficiary Notice Form

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Estate Inventory

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Heirs Determination Worksheet

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Inventory Instructions

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Minor Personal Status Report Form

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Personal Representative's Handbook

Download

Waiver 53-5-8b

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Marriage License and Certificate

Marriage Certificate Request Form

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Marriage Counseling Form

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How do I probate an estate after someone dies?

The Probate Court is unable to provide any legal advice. You should consult a licensed attorney and/or visit https://georgiacourts.gov/probate/videos for more information.

What is an inventory?

An inventory is a listing of assets for an individual at the time of death or appointment of a personal representative for the estate. You may obtain an inventory form and instructions in person at our office or above.

What is a personal status report?

A personal status report is a form that is completed by the guardian annually to provide information about an individual. You may obtain a personal status report form for an adult or minor child in person at our office or above.

What is an annual return?

An annual return is a form that documents transactions for an estate during a specified time period. You may obtain an annual return form and instructions in person at our office or above. You may also watch this helpful video on how to complete an annual return: