-Honorable Detria Carter Powell

Overview

The Probate Court of this county handles all traditional probate matters only. This court does not handle traffic, elections, vital records or game and fish law violation cases. Elections are governed by the Lowndes County Board of Elections. Traffic cases and game and fish law violations are governed by the Lowndes County State Court. Vital records are handled through the Lowndes County Health Department.

Primary Functions

• Decedent's Estates - Probate of Wills, Administration of Estates, Etc.
• Guardianships of Minors and Incapacitated Adults
• Involuntary Intervention - Mental Health and Substance Abuse
• Issuance of a Georgia Weapons Carry License
  • How to obtain a Georgia Weapons Carry License Form (PDF)
• Issuance of Fireworks Permits
• Issuance of Marriage License
  • How to obtain a Marriage License (PDF)  
  • Please READ THIS ENTIRE PARAGRAPH AND THEN CLICK HERE to begin the marriage license process. You may print the attached document, complete, and submit to the Lowndes County Probate Court for issuance of your marriage license.  Both applicants must be present to submit the marriage application form.  Current identification is required along with a certified copy of divorce decree or certified copy of death certificate, if applicable.
  • Premarital Counseling Form (PDF)
  • To request a certified copy of your marriage license please print and complete Marriage Certificate Request Form (PDF) and mail back to our office along with a money order in the amount of $10 or CLICK HERE TO REQUEST CERTIFIED COPY OF MARRIAGE LICENSE ONLINE
• Issuance of Veterans' Business Licenses
• Occasional Limited Amendments on Birth Records
• Review of Accountings, Inventories for Guardianships and Estates

Safety

For the safety and protection of all, the Lowndes County Courthouse is a secured facility. All persons entering the courthouse and all packages, purses, briefcases brought into the courthouse are subject to being searched.