About Oath
This form administers the official oath to fiduciaries (guardians, conservators, administrators, and executors) appointed by a Georgia probate court, swearing them to faithfully perform their duties.
When you'd use it: Filed when a fiduciary (guardian, conservator, temporary administrator, administrator, or executor) is appointed by a Georgia probate court and must take their oath of office before the Judge or Clerk of the Probate Court.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Oath is published as a PDF by the Georgia courts. We checked this link and it resolved to a form on an official court or government website — always download the current version directly from the source rather than a third-party copy:
Source: wayneprobatecourt.com
Link last checked: May 30, 2026
How to file Oath in Georgia
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Oath (GPCSF Supplement 4) when filed when a fiduciary (guardian, conservator, temporary administrator, administrator, or executor) is appointed by a Georgia probate court and must take their oath of office before the Judge or Clerk of the Probate Court. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Georgia probate forms are revised periodically, so verify the name and number against your court's current form list before you start.
- Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out Oath carefully and review it for errors before filing. Probate cases can already take months — a small mistake on the form can set your timeline back further.
- Step 3 — Get it notarized or witnessed if requiredSome probate forms must be signed in front of a notary or witnesses. Check the instructions on the form itself, and arrange notarization before you file if it's required.
- Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit Oath to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Georgia county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).