Mary Cranford, Probate Judge
Coweta County Probate Court
22 East Broad Street
Newnan, Georgia 30263
770-254-2640
770-254-2648 - fax
e-mail - cowetaprobate@coweta.ga.us
Hours of operation: 8 am - noon and 1-4:30 pm, Monday through Friday
Birth, Marriage & Death Certificate Copies
The Coweta County Probate Office uses a combined form for requesting these certificates. The form is available at the Probate Court Office or you can download the form, fill in the appropriate sections and return it to the Probate Court Office, 22 East Broad Street, Newnan, Georgia 30263.
INFORMATION NEEDED TO OBTAIN CERTIFIED COPIES OF BIRTH CERTIFICATES:
- Photo ID
- Name of child at birth
- Mother's maiden name
- Father's name
- Date of birth
- Relationship to person named on birth certificate
- Fee: $15. 00 (Cash or Money Order -- NO CHECKS)
INFORMATION NEEDED TO OBTAIN CERTIFIED COPIES OF MARRIAGE CERTIFICATES:
- Available only if the Marriage License was applied for in Coweta County
- Fee: $5.00 (Cash or Money Order -- NO CHECKS)
INFORMATION NEEDED TO OBTAIN CERTIFIED COPIES OF DEATH CERTIFICATES:
- Name of deceased person
- Date of death
- Relationship to person named on death certificate
- Fee: $15.00 (Cash or Money Order -- NO CHECKS)
Marriage Licenses
INFORMATION NEEDED TO OBTAIN A MARRIAGE LICENSE
Who:
Must be at least 18 years of age. Non-Georgia residents being married in Coweta County and Georgia
residents. Both bride and groom must appear in person.
When:
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 1:00 P.M. - 4:00 PM.
What to Bring:
Proper ID : Driver's License, Passport or Birth Certificate
Final Divorce Decree if either party has been divorced.
Fee:
If a couple has had 'premarital education' as defined in Code Section 19-3-30.1 the cost of the application will be $16.00 (Cash or Money Order -- NO CHECKS) If a couple has not had 'premarital education', the fee will be $51.00 (Cash or Money Order -- NO CHECKS)
To get the reduced fee, you must provide Probate Court with a signed, notarized certification (Available here) by clergyman, doctor, social worker or therapist.
Where:
Coweta County Probate Court
22 East Broad St.
Newnan, GA 30263
770-254-2640
Firearms Licenses
Who:
Coweta County residents at least 21 years of age
Where:
Coweta County Probate Court
22 East Broad St.
Newnan, GA 30263
770-254-2640
When:
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 1:00 P.M. - 4:00 PM.
What to bring:
- Georgia Driver's License or Georgia State ID card showing CORRECT Coweta County residential address
- Proof of U.S. citizenship if applicant not born in U.S.
Fee:
$55.00 - First Time applicant OR Renewal - Cash Only
Receipt of License:
2 - 5 months
Administration of Estates and Guardianships
A web site at http://www.gaprobate.org guides users through the steps required to download and print blank forms for many probate proceedings. The site contains some 55 standard forms associated with the functions of the Probate Court provided by the Georgia Council of Probate Court Judges. These forms are also available at the Probate Court office at 22 East Broad Street, Newnan, Georgia 30263.
NOTE: If you proceed without an attorney, i.e. pro se, it will be your responsibility to determine or select the proceeding appropriate to your situation. The staff of the Probate Court may not make the determination or selection for you.
PLEASE NOTE - The Georgia Probate Court Site (www.gaprobate.org) contains general information on firearms licenses and marriage licenses. The above information is Coweta specific and correct for Coweta residents.