Jackson County Probate Court is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
For weapons carry licenses: 8:00 a.m-11:30 p.m. and 1:00 p.m-3:30 p.m.
For marriage licenses: 8:00 a.m-4:00 p.m.
For vital records: 8:00 a.m-4:30 p.m.
We are located on the first floor of the Jackson County Courthouse, 5000 Jackson Parkway, Suite 140, Jefferson, GA 30549.
We are currently experiencing extended delays with mail delivery. Please allow 30 days to receive items mailed from this office. If you do not receive your items within this time frame, please contact Probate Court immediately. If you are in a hurry to receive items, you are encouraged to return to the office for pick up rather than depending on the USPS.
Jackson County Probate Court Jurisdiction:
| -Probate of Wills | -Adult Guardianship and Conservatorship | -Marriage Licenses | -Fireworks Permits |
| -Administration of Estates | -Temporary Guardianship of Minors | -Weapons Carry Licenses | -Petitions to Clear Private Ways |
| -Twelve Months Support | -Permanent Guardianship of Minors | -Veterans (indigent) Licenses | -Issuance of Birth and Death Certificates |
| -Filing of Wills for Safekeeping | -Conservatorships of Minors | -Certificates of Residency for Retail Dealers of Alcohol | -Amendments to Vital Records (birth, death and marriage) |
| -Entry into Safe Deposit Boxes | -Approval of Settlements for Minors | -Evaluation Orders in Mental, Drug and Alcohol Cases |