Probate Court

This website is supported through technology resources utilized by the Lanier County Probate Court to enhance court operations, public access, and administrative efficiency. To provide a unified public access point, informational resources and links related to Magistrate Court services are also included. Each court operates independently under its own statutory authority, and inclusion on this platform does not alter jurisdiction, governance, or funding responsibilities.

Probate Court Services

Weapons Carry License

Information regarding Georgia Weapons Carry Licenses including eligibility, application procedures, renewals, and replacements.

Marriage Licenses

Apply for a marriage license, review eligibility requirements, and learn about the application process.

Traffic Court

Information regarding traffic court schedules, fine schedules, continuances, probation, and payment policies.

Vital Records

Request certified copies of birth and death certificates and learn about correcting birth records.

Probate Filings

Information regarding probate court jurisdiction, estate filings, probate forms, and online filing tools.

Records Requests

Submit requests for court records that are not available through online portals.

Online Applications & Tools

Probate Filing Portal
https://tf3.truefiling.com

Probate Court Dockets
https://georgiaprobaterecords.com/

Traffic Court Schedules

Traffic Court is held on the 3rd Thursday of each month.

Arraignments at 9:00 a.m.
Bench Trials at 1:00 p.m.

Court Records Access

Certain Lanier County court dockets and publicly available case documents may be accessed online through the following portals.

Probate Court dockets and publicly available case documents:
georgiaprobaterecords.com

Magistrate Court dockets and publicly available case documents:
georgiamagistraterecords.com

Traffic Court dockets:
georgiaprobaterecords.com

Legal Aid Resource

The Alapaha Judicial Circuit Legal Aid Intake Program offers assistance for certain uncontested civil matters to individuals who qualify.

 

This program is not operated by the court, but information is provided here as a public resource for individuals seeking legal assistance.

 

Services may include guidance or assistance with specific types of civil matters, subject to program eligibility requirements.

Important Notices

Court staff cannot provide legal advice.

 

Laws and legal procedures may change. Individuals are responsible for verifying current requirements under Georgia law.

 

Online resources are provided for convenience; users should verify information with the appropriate agency when necessary.