Death Certificates
Death Certificates can be processed through the mail or through the online order service at www.vitalchek.com
If you are a funeral home needing a disposition permit after normal business hours, you may click the link below to view a list of deputy registrars who have been appointed in your area.Deputy Registrars for Disposition Permits | Georgia Department of Public Health
FAQ's
Who can be issued a certified copy of a death certificate?
| Certified Death Certificate Entitlement Requirements | |
| Relationship | Evidence of Entitlement |
| Spouse | Marriage certificate. |
| Adult Child | Birth certificate of the requestor listing the decedent as his or her parent. |
| Parent | Decedent’s birth certificate listing requestor as a parent. |
Other Next of Kin *In the listed order of priority. |
Only permitted if there is no living spouse, child, or parent of the decedent.
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| Executor or Administrator | Certified Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration; or the decedent’s Will nominating the requestor as Executor. |
Legal Representative |
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| Court | Certified Order or Subpoena from a court of competent jurisdiction. |
| Government Agency | Letter on letterhead, signed by a representative of the agency and including the reason for the request. |
| Grantee Beneficiary | A copy of the deed titling an interest in real estate to the requestor. |
| Other Individual with tangible legal interest | Documentation establishing their interest; Example: letter from insurance company listing requestor as designated beneficiary. |
Who can be issued a plain paper copy of a death certificate?
- ANY person may receive a plain paper copy of a death certificate.
- The Social Security Number must be redacted.
- NOTE: Upon request, the cause of death may be omitted from either a certified or plain paper copy of a death certificate.
What identification is required for obtaining a Georgia death certificate?
- ALL applicants must present valid, physical, government issued photo ID from a US jurisdiction (State or Federal), or a valid foreign passport.
- This applies whether they are requesting certified or uncertified copies.
- We cannot accept electronic or digital forms of ID.
- Applicants must show proof of their entitlement (relationship) to obtain a certified copy.
- Electronic or digital copies of documents establishing entitlement can be accepted (this is different from ID).
How do I request and obtain a Georgia death certificate?
By mail: You may also request a Georgia death certificate by mailing a written request to:
Probate Court
Vital Records Division
75 Langley Drive
Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046
Requests by mail must include the following information: the full name of the deceased, date of death, county of death, and county of residence. Please include a check or money order and a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Also, a clear, legible photo copy of government picture I.D. is required.
How much is a certified copy of a Georgia death certificate?
There is a $25.00 non-refundable fee to search for a death record. The fee includes one courtesy copy of the birth certificate (whether certified or uncertified). There is a fee of $5.00 for each additional certified copy purchased during the same transaction.
The Vital Records Division accepts cash, credit card (Visa, Discover, MasterCard), personal check or money order payable to the Gwinnett County Probate Court. The Probate Court will not accept business or third party checks. A processing fee of 2.5% is charged separately per card transaction.
What information is required to search for a Georgia death certificate?
- Name of the deceased
- Date of death
- County of death
- County of residence
Death Certificate Request Form
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Death Certificate Request Form |