About Oath
This form records the sworn oath of a fiduciary (guardian, conservator, temporary administrator, administrator, or executor) affirming their duties in a Georgia probate estate.
When you'd use it: Filed when a fiduciary is appointed by the probate court and must swear an oath of office before assuming their role in administering an estate or guardianship.
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:
How to file Oath in Georgia
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Oath (GPCSF Supplement 4) when filed when a fiduciary is appointed by the probate court and must swear an oath of office before assuming their role in administering an estate or guardianship. 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).