East Point Death Records
East Point death index records are handled by the Fulton County Board of Health, which manages vital records for East Point and the rest of Fulton County. The main office is at 141 Pryor Street in Atlanta, and a closer location for East Point residents is the College Park Regional Health Center at 1920 John Wesley Avenue. If you need a death certificate for someone who died in East Point, either location can help. You can also order online through the state system. This page explains how to search for, request, and get East Point death records through all available channels.
East Point Death Index Facts
East Point Death Certificates at Fulton County
The Fulton County Board of Health Vital Records office handles death certificate requests for East Point. The main office is at 141 Pryor Street, Suite 1029A, Atlanta, GA 30303. The phone number is (770) 520-7500. Walk-in hours run Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Staff can issue certified copies the same day in most cases. You will need a valid photo ID and the full name and date of death for the person you are looking up.
East Point residents also have a closer option. The College Park Regional Health Center at 1920 John Wesley Avenue, College Park, GA 30337 handles vital records too. It is just a short drive from East Point and can pull death records from any county in Georgia. Both Fulton County locations access the same system and charge the same fees. The College Park location may have shorter wait times since it is a smaller office.
| Office | Fulton County Board of Health Vital Records |
|---|---|
| Address | 141 Pryor St Suite 1029A, Atlanta, GA 30303 |
| Phone | (770) 520-7500 |
| Secondary | 1920 John Wesley Ave, College Park, GA 30337 |
| County | Fulton County |
Note: Both Fulton County vital records locations can pull death records from any county in Georgia, not just Fulton.
Fees for East Point Death Records
A certified death certificate from the Fulton County office costs $25.00. Extra copies are $5.00 each when ordered in the same transaction. These fees are set by O.C.G.A. § 31-10-26 and apply statewide. The walk-in window accepts cash, credit cards, and debit cards. For mail orders, use a certified check or money order. Personal checks are not accepted at the Fulton County vital records office or at the state office.
Come back another day for a separate copy and you pay the full $25.00 again. The extra copy discount is only good within the same order. Estate and insurance matters in East Point often call for multiple copies, so getting them all at once is the smart move.
How to Search the East Point Death Index
Walking into the Fulton County vital records office or the College Park location is the fastest way. Bring your ID and provide the name and date. Staff search the system and pull the record right there.
For online options, the ROVER system is the state's official portal. Create an account, enter the details, and order a death certificate. Processing takes up to 10 weeks by mail. VitalChek and GO Certificates are approved vendors that add a service fee. All three pull from the same state database, which holds East Point death records from 1919 on. Under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-15, every death in Georgia must be filed. The attending doctor has 48 hours to complete the medical certification.
Who Can Get East Point Death Certificates
Certified copies are restricted to people with a direct and tangible interest. Spouses, parents, adult children, and legal representatives all qualify. Funeral directors who handled the case can get copies too. The Georgia Rules 511-1-3 list the full set of eligible requestors.
Plain paper copies are available to anyone. The Social Security number is taken off. These copies are not certified and carry no legal weight, but they still show the facts on file for the East Point death record. Genealogists and family history researchers use them regularly.
Historical East Point Death Records
The Georgia Archives holds historical death files and offers free online access. Their digital death certificates from 1919 to 1927 include Fulton County records and are free to browse. The FamilySearch Georgia Death Index covers 1933 through 1998. East Point deaths during those years would be indexed under Fulton County.
East Point has been part of Fulton County since the city was incorporated in 1887. For death records predating statewide registration in 1919, contact Fulton County Vital Records at (404) 613-1260. The county may hold some older files. The Georgia Archives in Morrow is another source for early records that may be on microfilm or in original form.
East Point Death Records by Mail
Mail a request to Fulton County Board of Health Vital Records, 141 Pryor St Suite 1029A, Atlanta, GA 30303. Include the name of the deceased, date of death, your relationship, and a copy of your photo ID. Send a money order or certified check for $25.00 plus $5.00 for each extra copy.
The state office at 1680 Phoenix Blvd Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349 also handles mail orders. Call (404) 679-4702 if you need help. State processing takes 8 to 10 weeks. The Fulton County office is faster. For the quickest results, visit the College Park location near East Point in person.
The City of East Point government website provides local services and community resources for residents.
East Point is located in south Fulton County just southwest of Atlanta. The city has a long history dating back to the late 1800s.
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