Government
Probate Court
Denise Maddox, Judge
Court Location
Grady County Courthouse
250 North Broad Street
Cairo, GA 39828
Hours Of Operation
Monday – Friday
8:00am – 5:00pm
*No license applications after 4:30pm
About the Probate Court
The primary function of the Probate Court is to ensure that estates and guardianships are administered in accordance with the law.
The Probate Court of Grady County has exclusive jurisdiction in the following matters:
- Probate of wills
- Appointment and removal of executors and administrators
- Appointment and removal of guardians/conservators of minors and incapacitated adults
- Audit of returns of executors, administrators, and conservators
- Issuance of marriage licenses
- Issuance of weapons carry licenses
- Miscellaneous services such as recording of elected officials’ oaths and bonds, certificates of residence, etc.
Council of Probate Court Judges of Georgia – https://gaprobate.gov/
Licensing
Weapons carry license and marriage license applications are available online at https://georgiaprobaterecords.com/, but applicants must come into the office to complete the process.
Passports
Appointments are encouraged but not mandatory
Please see the link below to see all the information for passports. The application can be completed online, or we do have applications available in our office. The accepted forms of payment are MONEY ORDERS or CHECKS. No cash, cards, or counter checks will be accepted. Each application requires 2 checks or money orders. Feel free to call our office if you have any questions.
Passports – https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports