Kennesaw Death Index

Kennesaw death index records are maintained by the Cobb County Health Department, which serves as the vital records office for all of Cobb County. The office is located at 1650 County Services Parkway in Marietta, just a short drive from Kennesaw. If you need a death certificate for someone who died in Kennesaw, the Cobb County office is your first stop. Staff there handle death record searches and issue certified copies on the spot in most cases. State online tools also let you search the same database from home. This page covers the steps, fees, and options for getting Kennesaw death records.

Kennesaw Death Certificates at Cobb County

The Cobb County Health Department handles all death certificate requests for Kennesaw. The office is at 1650 County Services Parkway, Marietta, GA 30008. Walk-in service runs Monday through Friday during business hours. You will need a valid photo ID and the full name and date of death for the person you are searching for. Staff can pull records and issue a certified copy the same day. Some requests may take a bit longer if the record needs to come from the state system.

The Cobb-Douglas Public Health agency runs this office. It serves both Cobb and Douglas counties. Kennesaw is in the northern part of Cobb County, about 15 minutes from the health department in Marietta. All Kennesaw death records go through this same office, along with records for Marietta, Smyrna, and every other city in Cobb County. The system holds records from 1919 to the present.

Kennesaw Death Record Fees

A certified death certificate costs $25.00. Each additional copy is $5.00 when ordered in the same visit. The fee structure is set by O.C.G.A. § 31-10-26 and is uniform statewide. Cash, credit cards, and debit cards work at the walk-in window. Mail requests require a certified check or money order. Personal checks are not accepted at the Cobb County vital records office.

The $5.00 extra copy rate only applies within the same transaction. If you return on a different day, the full $25.00 fee starts again. People handling estate and insurance matters for a Kennesaw death often order a few copies at once to avoid extra trips and costs.

How to Search Kennesaw Death Index

Visit the Cobb County Health Department in Marietta for the fastest results. Bring your ID and the details of the person you need. Staff search the system right away.

Georgia's online tools also cover Kennesaw records. The ROVER system lets you order a death certificate from the state portal. Create an account and submit your request. It takes up to 10 weeks by mail. VitalChek and GO Certificates are approved vendors that add a service fee on top of the state cost. All three tap into the same state database. Under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-15, every death in Georgia must be reported and filed with the local registrar within 48 hours. Recent Kennesaw deaths should appear in the system within days.

Who Can Get Kennesaw Death Certificates

Certified copies are restricted under Georgia law. You need a direct and tangible interest. Spouses, parents, adult children, and legal representatives qualify. Funeral directors can also request copies. The Georgia Rules 511-1-3 lay out every eligible category.

Plain paper copies are open to anyone. They have the Social Security number removed and are not certified. Genealogists use them for research. These copies still show the basic facts of the Kennesaw death record, including the name, date, and place of death.

Historical Kennesaw Death Records

The Georgia Archives has historical death records for the entire state. Their digital death certificates from 1919 to 1927 are free to browse and include Cobb County entries. The FamilySearch Georgia Death Index covers 1933 to 1998 and is also free. Kennesaw-area deaths during those periods are indexed under Cobb County in both databases.

For death records older than 1919, check with the Cobb County Health Department. Some county offices have files predating the state system. The Georgia Archives in Morrow may also hold microfilm or original records from the early 1900s. Kennesaw was a small town for much of its history, so early death records may be limited.

Kennesaw Death Records by Mail

Mail a request to the Cobb County Health Department at 1650 County Services Parkway, Marietta, GA 30008. Include the deceased person's name, date of death, your relationship, and a copy of your photo ID. Send a certified check or money order for $25.00 plus $5.00 for each extra copy.

You can also mail a request to the state office at 1680 Phoenix Blvd Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349. Call (404) 679-4702 with questions. State processing takes 8 to 10 weeks. The county office in Marietta is faster and closer to Kennesaw. For same-day results, visit in person.

The Georgia DPH online ordering page shows how to get death certificates for Kennesaw and the rest of the state.

Kennesaw is a growing city in northwest Cobb County, known for Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park and its proximity to the north metro Atlanta area.

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