Georgia Death Records

To begin, add a death record or view a list of locations and resources for Georgia death records.

Death records in Georgia are sometimes highly important, but not always so easy to find. According to the Georgia Department of Health, which maintains the Office of Vital Records, death records are available to the general public. The state archive has records dating back to 1919, making Georgia a great state for those interested in genealogy research.

Getting copies of the Georgia death records you need can be accomplished in a few ways. You can visit the county where the death occurred, or the state archive.

If these options don't work for you, you could mail in a request-although this can also be time consuming. Or, if you're short on free time, you can now make requests through internet public records finders, a new and convenient way to get the public records you need.

To receive a death record fill out the Georgia Death Certificate Mail-in Form. Mail your application to:

Georgia death certificates are available from the year 1919 to now, and thanks to recent legislation, they are considered public record, so there are no restrictions on who can receive one. When you request a Georgia Death Certificate, you will need to provide the name of the deceased, date the person died, place where death occurred, the sex and race of the person, and your relationship to him. There is a non-refundable fee of $10.00, and there may other fees which apply. You may pay with a certified check or money order. For more information visit: Georgia Department of Human Resources