Access Milton Death Records

Milton death index records are handled by the Fulton County Board of Health, which oversees vital records for all of Fulton County. Milton sits in the northern part of Fulton County and relies on the county office in downtown Atlanta for death certificate services. The Board of Health processes all requests for certified copies of death records and can search the state database for any death that took place in the county. This page walks through the steps, fees, and resources for getting a death record tied to Milton, Georgia.

Fulton County Board of Health

The Fulton County Board of Health is the office that manages death records for Milton. There is no vital records desk in Milton itself. All requests go through the Fulton County office in Atlanta. The main office sits at 141 Pryor Street, Suite 1029A, in Atlanta, GA 30303. You can call (770) 520-7500 to check on hours or ask about a record before making the drive.

Fulton County is the most populated county in Georgia. The Board of Health handles a large number of vital records requests daily, which means wait times can be long during busy periods. Milton residents should plan to visit early in the day for the shortest wait. Staff can search by name and date of death and issue a certified copy while you are there. Bring a valid photo ID and the details of the person whose death record you need. The state database goes back to 1919 and includes all deaths filed in Fulton County.

Note: Milton is about 30 miles north of the Fulton County vital records office in Atlanta, so factor in drive time when planning your visit.

Milton Death Certificate Fees

A death certificate from Milton costs $25.00 for the first certified copy. Each extra copy is $5.00 if you order at the same time. These fees are set by O.C.G.A. § 31-10-26 and are the same at every vital records office in the state. The Fulton County Board of Health follows this fee schedule exactly.

Cash and cards are accepted for walk-in visits. Mail requests need a money order or certified check. Personal checks are not accepted. If no record is found, the fee still applies and you receive a not-on-file letter. Order all the copies you need in one trip. The $5.00 rate for additional copies only applies to the same order.

How to Search Milton Death Records

There are a few ways to search for a Milton death record. A walk-in visit to the Fulton County Board of Health is the most direct. Staff can look up the record and print a certified copy on the spot. This is the fastest method but does require a drive to downtown Atlanta.

Georgia's ROVER system lets you order from home. Make an account, enter the details, and the state mails the certificate. Processing takes about 8 to 10 weeks. VitalChek and GO Certificates are third-party vendors that handle Georgia orders with extra service fees. All three pull from the state database that covers Milton death records from 1919 onward.

Georgia law under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-15 requires a death certificate for every death. The physician signs the medical portion within 48 hours. Milton death records typically reach the system fast. For a recent death, the county office may have the record before the online systems do.

Who Can Get Milton Death Records

Georgia limits certified death certificates to people with a direct and tangible interest in the record. Spouses, parents, adult children, legal reps, and funeral directors all qualify. The rules are in Georgia Rules 511-1-3.

Plain paper copies are available to the public. These have the Social Security number removed and are not certified. They work for genealogy and basic research. The Fulton County Board of Health issues both types for Milton death records at the $25.00 rate.

Milton Death Records by Mail

You can request a Milton death certificate by mail. Send your request to the Fulton County Board of Health at 141 Pryor Street, Suite 1029A, Atlanta, GA 30303. Include a money order for $25.00, the full name and date of death, your relationship to the deceased, and a copy of your ID. County mail requests take about 2 to 4 weeks.

The state office at 1680 Phoenix Blvd Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349 also takes mail requests. Call (404) 679-4702 for help. State requests run 8 to 10 weeks. Since both offices are in the Atlanta metro area, Milton residents who need records quickly may prefer an in-person visit.

Historical Milton Death Records

For older death records in the Milton area, try the Georgia Archives. They offer a digital collection of death records from 1919 to 1927 for free. The FamilySearch Georgia Death Index spans 1933 to 1998 and costs nothing to use.

Milton was not incorporated as a city until 2006. Death records for the area before that time are filed under Fulton County. These free databases help you check for older records before ordering a paid certified copy from the county.

Georgia Vital Records Main Page

The Georgia Department of Public Health vital records page provides statewide information on death certificate ordering that applies to Milton residents.

This page covers online ordering, fees, and where to go for death records across Georgia, including Fulton County offices that serve Milton.

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