What can I request with this estate record form?

You can request estate research and copies of listed records, including wills, letters, guardianship records, an entire proceeding or file, and other records.

Do I need a notary for the Estate Research Record Request Form?

No. The request does not require notarization and lists no notarized or sworn attachment; it asks for the request date and your name.

How do I submit the estate record request?

Submit it in person or mail it to Richmond County Probate Court at 735 James Brown Blvd, Suite 1000, Augusta, Georgia 30901. Mailed requests require a self-addressed, stamped envelope and money order.

What payment does the form require?

The form lists a $10 research fee per estate and fees for copies. It says money order only for mailed requests; personal checks and cash are not accepted by mail.

Augusta, GA · Richmond County

No notary required

Estate Research Record Request Form

This form lets people request estate research or copies of records from Richmond County Probate Court by mail or in person.

What this form is

Use this form to request estate research or copies from Richmond County Probate Court. It asks for the requester’s name and contact details, estate number and name, date of death, and the records and copy types requested. The form lists a $10 research fee per estate and copy charges; mailed requests require a self-addressed, stamped envelope and money order payment.

Who needs it

Anyone requesting estate research or copies of probate records from Richmond County Probate Court can use this form.

How to submit it

Submit it in person or mail it to Richmond County Probate Court, 735 James Brown Blvd, Suite 1000, Augusta, Georgia 30901. For mailed requests, include a self-addressed, stamped envelope and money order; personal checks and cash are not accepted by mail.

About notarization

This request does not require notarization; it asks for the request date and requester’s name, and lists no notarized or sworn attachment.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Request Form
Download the Estate Research Record Request Form.
2
Complete The Request
Enter the date, your name and contact details, estate information, and the records and copy types you want.
3
Gather Mailing Items
For a mailed request, include a self-addressed, stamped envelope and money order; do not mail cash or a personal check.
4
Submit To Probate Court
Submit the request in person or mail it to Richmond County Probate Court at the address shown on the form.

Frequently asked questions

What can I request with this estate record form?: You can request estate research and copies of listed records, including wills, letters, guardianship records, an entire proceeding or file, and other records.
Do I need a notary for the Estate Research Record Request Form?: No. The request does not require notarization and lists no notarized or sworn attachment; it asks for the request date and your name.
How do I submit the estate record request?: Submit it in person or mail it to Richmond County Probate Court at 735 James Brown Blvd, Suite 1000, Augusta, Georgia 30901. Mailed requests require a self-addressed, stamped envelope and money order.
What payment does the form require?: The form lists a $10 research fee per estate and fees for copies. It says money order only for mailed requests; personal checks and cash are not accepted by mail.

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