Probate Court

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Billy D. Reynolds, Sr.
Probate Judge

Mailing Address

Bryan County Probate Court

P. O. Box 418

Pembroke, GA 31321

66 Captain Matthew Freeman Dr.

Suite 248

Richmond Hill, GA 31324

Phone: 912-756-8559

Fax: 912-756-7966

151 South College St.

Pembroke, GA 31321

Phone: 912-653-3856

Fax: 912-653-3845

PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT THE JUDGE AND HIS CLERKS ARE PROHIBITED BY LAW FROM GIVING YOU LEGAL ADVICE OR TELLING YOU WHICH FORM TO FILE. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONSULT AN ATTORNEY.

DUTIES OF THE COURT

The Bryan County Probate Court has jurisdiction over the following Probate matters:

The probate of Wills and the Administration of Estates of deceased persons;
The appointment of Guardians of the person and property of incapacitated adults;
The appointment of Guardians of the property of Minors;
The appointment of Temporary Guardians of the person of Minors;
The commitment for involuntary treatment of persons addicted to drugs or alcohol and/or suffering from mental illness; and
The issuance of Georgia Weapons Carry License for Bryan County resident(s) ; and
The issuance of Marriage license.

VITAL RECORDS

Judge Reynolds, appointed by the state as County Registrar, is the county custodian for vital records which include the issuance of:

Birth Certificates.
Death Certificates.

It is strongly recommended that you call and schedule an appointment to receive a birth or death certificate. Birth certificates and death certificates are available only for persons born or deceased in Georgia.

MARRIAGE LICENCES

Customers should complete the online application for a Marriage License prior to coming to the office. Once completed, call either the Richmond Hill or Pembroke location to schedule an appointment to complete the process.

GEORGIA CONCEALED CARRY LICENSE

Customers should complete the online application for a Georgia Weapons Carry License. Once completed, call either the Richmond Hill or Pembroke location to schedule an appointment to complete the process.

CONTACT INFORMATION

The Bryan County Probate Court staff is committed to working hard to preserve your Georgia probate rights and do our duty to safely issue vital records to the citizens of Bryan County under just conditions.

Our office hours are Monday thru Friday 8am until 5pm. We are closed on recognized county holidays. Our office contact numbers and addresses are listed on the left side of this page for the Pembroke and Richmond Hill office.

Due to the lengthy application process, those applying for marriage licenses and concealed carry permits must be signed in before 4:30 p.m.

HELPFUL LINKS

Council of Probate Judges

Weapons Carry Code and Exceptions

Marriage License Requirements/Restrictions

Georgia Dept. of Public Health

Vital Records Other States

2023 Probate Standard Forms

VIDEO TUTORIAL FOR ESTATES AND GUARDIANSHIPS

DOCUMENTS

Georgia Advance Directive for Health Care.

Personal Status Report- Adult