Roswell Death Records Lookup

Roswell death index records are filed through Fulton County, which runs the vital records office serving all cities in the county. If you need a death certificate for someone who died in Roswell, the Fulton County Board of Health handles the request from its downtown Atlanta office. Roswell does not have its own vital records department. The county handles everything. You can also search for Roswell death records online through the state system. This page explains the process, the fees, and the best ways to find death records tied to Roswell.

Fulton County Vital Records for Roswell

The Fulton County Board of Health Vital Records office is where you get Roswell death certificates. The main location is at 141 Pryor Street, Suite 1029A, Atlanta, GA 30303. Phone is (770) 520-7500. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Walk in with a valid ID and the details of the person whose death record you need. Most requests are filled the same day.

Roswell is in north Fulton County, roughly 25 miles from the downtown Atlanta office. The drive can take 30 to 45 minutes depending on traffic. There is no closer Fulton County vital records office for Roswell residents. The College Park Regional Health Center at 1920 John Wesley Avenue is another option but sits even farther south. Both offices can pull death records from any Georgia county through the state database. At least 95% of records are available for same-day pickup.

Roswell Death Certificate Fees

A certified copy costs $25.00. Extra copies are $5.00 each when you order them at the same time. O.C.G.A. § 31-10-26 sets these fees statewide. Cash, credit, and debit work at the window. Mail requests need a certified check or money order. Personal checks are not accepted.

Coming back on a different day means the full $25.00 fee again. The discount on extra copies is for one transaction only. If you need copies for an estate, bank, or insurance company in Roswell, get them all at once. It is cheaper and faster that way.

Note: All fees are non-refundable once the search has been done, even if no Roswell death record is found.

How to Search Roswell Death Records

The fastest way to search for a Roswell death record is to visit the Fulton County office. Staff look up records by name and date. Bring a photo ID. Most results are same-day.

Online ordering is also available. Georgia's ROVER portal is the official state system. Make an account, enter the person's details, and pay online. Expect up to 10 weeks for mail delivery. VitalChek and GO Certificates are third-party vendors approved by the state. They add a service fee on top of the $25.00 state cost. All three can access Roswell death records from 1919 onward through the state database.

For historical records, the Georgia Archives holds death files going back over a century. Their digital collection from 1919 to 1927 is free online. The FamilySearch Georgia Death Index covers 1933 through 1998 at no cost. Both include Fulton County entries that may cover the Roswell area.

Who Can Get Roswell Death Certificates

Georgia restricts who can get certified death certificates. Under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-15, death certificates are filed for all Georgia deaths. But certified copies only go to people with a direct and tangible interest. That includes spouses, parents, children, grandchildren, and legal representatives. The Georgia Rules 511-1-3 spell out the full list of eligible requestors.

Anyone can request a plain paper copy. These are not certified and have the Social Security number removed. They work for genealogy and family research on Roswell death records. They have no legal standing but still show the key facts about the death.

Roswell Death Records by Mail

Mail requests go to the Fulton County Board of Health Vital Records at 141 Pryor St Suite 1029A, Atlanta, GA 30303. Send a certified check or money order for $25.00 along with the full name of the deceased, date of death, your relationship, and a copy of your ID. County mail requests are generally faster than state ones.

The state office at 1680 Phoenix Blvd Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349 also takes mail requests. Call (404) 679-4702 with questions. State processing takes 8 to 10 weeks. If speed is a priority, visit the Fulton County office in person for same-day service on Roswell death records.

The City of Roswell government website lists local services and community resources.

Roswell is a city in northern Fulton County. All vital records, including death certificates, are handled through the Fulton County Board of Health.

Nearby Cities

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