Search Rome Death Index

Rome death index records are on file at the Floyd County Health Department, which handles vital records for the city and the rest of Floyd County. The office sits at 16 East 12th Street SE in downtown Rome. If you need a death certificate for someone who died in Rome, this is the main place to go. Rome is the county seat of Floyd County and the largest city in northwest Georgia, so the health department here processes a high volume of vital records requests. You can also use statewide online tools to search for Rome death records. This page walks through the process from start to finish.

Rome Death Certificates at Floyd County

The Floyd County Health Department is the filing office for all Rome death records. The address is 16 East 12th Street SE, Rome, GA 30161. The office falls under the Northwest Health District. Walk-in hours are Monday through Friday during regular business hours. Staff can search the system by name and pull a certified copy on the spot in most cases. Bring a valid photo ID and know the full name and date of death for the person you need.

Rome has been the county seat of Floyd County since the 1830s. That long history means death records for the city stretch back further than many places in the region. Georgia started statewide death registration in 1919, but Floyd County may hold some earlier records in local files. If you need a Rome death record from before 1919, call the health department and ask what they have. The Georgia Archives is another option for very old records.

Fees for Rome Death Records

A certified death certificate costs $25.00 at the Floyd County Health Department. Extra copies are $5.00 each when ordered at the same time. These rates come from O.C.G.A. § 31-10-26 and are the same at every vital records office in Georgia. The walk-in window accepts cash, credit cards, and debit cards. Mail requests require a certified check or money order. Personal checks are not accepted.

If you come back on a separate day for another copy, the full $25.00 applies again. The discount rate only works within the same visit or the same mail order. Estate and insurance claims in Rome often need two or three copies, so ordering them together saves money.

How to Search Rome Death Index Records

Visit the Floyd County Health Department on East 12th Street for the fastest results. Walk in with your ID, provide the name and date of death, and staff will search for the record. Same-day copies are common.

Online options work too. The ROVER system is the state's own portal. Make an account and order from there. Delivery takes up to 10 weeks by mail. VitalChek and GO Certificates are approved third-party vendors with a service fee on top of the state cost. All three pull from the state database that holds Rome death records from 1919 forward.

Under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-15, every death in Georgia must be filed. The attending doctor completes the medical section within 48 hours. Recent Rome deaths should appear in the system within days. For older records, the county health department is the best place to run a manual search.

Who Can Get Rome Death Certificates

Georgia restricts certified copies to people with a direct and tangible interest in the record. That includes spouses, parents, adult children, legal representatives, and funeral directors. The Georgia Rules 511-1-3 spell out the full list of eligible requestors.

Plain paper copies are open to anyone. The Social Security number is removed. They have no legal standing but still show the key facts on the Rome death record. Researchers and genealogists use plain paper copies for family history work in the Floyd County area.

Historical Death Records for Rome

The Georgia Archives holds historical death files for the whole state and provides free online access. Their digital death certificates from 1919 to 1927 include Floyd County records and are free to browse. The FamilySearch Georgia Death Index covers 1933 through 1998 and is also free to search. These tools are helpful if you have a name but need to confirm the date or place of a Rome-area death.

Rome was a major city in northwest Georgia long before statewide registration began. For pre-1919 records, call the Floyd County Health Department or visit the Georgia Archives in Morrow. Some early death records from Rome and Floyd County may exist in county archives or on microfilm at the state level.

Rome Death Records by Mail

Mail requests go to the Floyd County Health Department at 16 East 12th Street SE, Rome, GA 30161. Include the full name of the deceased, 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.

The state office at 1680 Phoenix Blvd Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349 also takes mail requests. Call (404) 679-4702 with questions. State mail requests take 8 to 10 weeks. The Floyd County office in Rome is usually faster. For the quickest turnaround, visit in person.

The City of Rome government website provides local services and information for residents of Rome and Floyd County.

Rome is the largest city in northwest Georgia and the county seat of Floyd County. The city sits at the confluence of three rivers and serves as a regional hub for the area.

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Rome in northwest Georgia. Each has details on local death records and vital records offices.