Probate Court
About
Estate and Guardianship/Conservatorship Proceedings:
Petitions are accepted on an appointment basis. If you are looking to file a petition, you may call the Probate Court office at 678-493-6160 to schedule an appointment. This Court also accepts completed petitions by mail.
Marriage License Applications:
Applications will be accepted between 8:30 and 4:10pm Monday-Friday on a walk in basis. Please have the application completed and all required documentation in hand prior to arriving at the courthouse.
To obtain information on necessary documents, and download an application, go to https://www.cherokeecountyga.gov/Probate-Court/Apply-for-a-Marriage-License/
Marriage Document Requests
If you purchased your marriage license in Cherokee County, you may come in person or mail in a request for a marriage certificate/certified application. The fee is $10.00 each (cash, money order or debit/credit). If you wish to pay with a debit/credit card, you must come in person and there is a 4% service fee. Money orders must be made payable to the Cherokee County Probate Court.
If you need to mail in a request, the request form is found here: https://www.cherokeecountyga.gov/Probate-Court/_resources/documents/Marriage%20Doc%20Request%20Form.pdf . The fee may be paid by money order or cash only ). Please make sure you include your return address and telephone number on the request. If you are needing a certified copy of your application, please include a copy of your identification (driver’s license, passport, etc.)