Augusta, GA · Richmond County
Petition for Will Filed, Not for Probate
This petition asks the Richmond County Probate Court to file a decedent’s will without seeking probate and is completed by the petitioner identified on the form.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The petition provides information about the decedent, the petitioner’s connection to the estate, and the decedent’s heirs at law. It also asks the petitioner to verify under oath that the petition and any attached exhibits are true and correct, and says proof of death is attached. The form states there is no filing fee; use it to request that the will be filed, not admitted to probate.
Who needs it
A petitioner named as personal representative in the will or related to the decedent completes this form to ask the Richmond County Probate Court to file the will without probate.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Petition
Get the Petition for Will Filed, Not for Probate from the Augusta government document page.
- 2
Fill in the Petition
Provide petitioner and decedent details, list the decedent’s heirs and their information, and attach proof of death.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and check whether the probate court accepts remote notarization for this jurat.
- 4
Sign Under Oath
Sign the verification during the notary session, after the notary gives the required oath.
- 5
Submit to the Probate Court
Submit the completed petition and attachment to the Richmond County Probate Court.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Augusta. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I complete this petition?
- Enter the petitioner and decedent details, identify the decedent’s heirs and their information, attach proof of death, then sign the verification under oath before a notary or probate court clerk.
- Do I need to sign this petition in front of a notary?
- Yes. The verification says the petitioner must swear that the petition and attachments are true and correct, and includes a sworn-to-and-subscribed-before-me jurat.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own. Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states (O.C.G.A. §44-2-21), but ask the probate court whether it accepts this remotely notarized jurat; confirm with the city if unsure.
- Is there a filing fee?
- The form states “No Filing Fee.” Check with the Richmond County Probate Court about current filing procedures.