Probate Judge

The numerous duties of the office are assigned by the Code of Alabama, 1975. By law, the Judge of Probate is also the chief election officer for Limestone County. The office of the Judge of Probate provides primary contact for residents of Limestone County who may need the following services:

• Administration of Estates
• Adoptions
• Change of Names
• Conservatorships
• Corporation Recordings
• Deed and Title Searches
• Guardianships
• Marriage Licenses & Certificates
• Notary Public Applications
• Involuntary Commitments
• Real Property Recordings
• Testamentary Wills

The numerous duties of the office are assigned by the Code of Alabama, 1975. By law, the Judge of Probate is also the chief election officer for Limestone County.

Probate Information

• Elections Website
• Adoption of Minors
• Conservators and Guardians
• Estates in Alabama
• Marriage Certificate
• Notary Publics
• Real Estate Recording Fees
• UCC Recording Fees
• Business Entities
• FAQs

Judicial Information

• Adoption of Minors
• Conservators and Guardians
• Estates in Alabama
• Involuntary Commitment

Probate In the News

• Gov. Kay Ivey postpones March 31 runoff because of coronavirus, AL.com, 3-18-2020
• Commission to take action on electronic poll books, Athens News Courier, 1-3-2020
• Alabama’s new marriage law: How to apply for a certificate, AL.com, 8-19-2019
• JUNE 5 PRIMARIES: Voters reminded about crossover voting law, Athens News Courier, 5-30-2018
• Electronic poll books approved for Limestone County, Athens News Courier, 10-19-2016
• Voter turnout higher than expected in county, Athens News Courier, 3-1-2016
• Limestone County Probate Judge issuing marriage licenses, Athens News Courier, 6-29-2105
• Probate judge halts in-house wedding ceremonies, Athens News Courier, 2-3-2015
• Charles Woodroof Sworn In As New Probate Judge, Athens News Courier, 1-15-2013