Search Stockbridge Death Records

Stockbridge death index records are managed by Henry County, which runs the probate court in nearby McDonough. If you need a death certificate for someone who died in Stockbridge, the Henry County Probate Court is where you go. The court handles all vital records for the county, including death certificates. Stockbridge is one of the larger cities in Henry County, and the drive to the probate court in McDonough is short. You can also skip the trip and use online state tools to search for death records tied to Stockbridge. This page covers the full process, fees, and resources for finding death records here.

Henry County Probate Court for Stockbridge

The Henry County Probate Court handles all death certificate requests for Stockbridge. The office is at 99 Sims St, McDonough, GA 30253. McDonough is the Henry County seat, and it sits just a few miles south of Stockbridge along I-75. Walk-in visits are the fastest way to get a certified copy. Bring your photo ID and the name and date of death for the person you need. Staff can look up the record and print it while you wait in most cases.

Henry County has seen rapid growth over the past two decades. Stockbridge is a big part of that growth. As the area has expanded, the probate court has handled more and more death record requests each year. The office keeps records for all deaths that took place in Henry County, regardless of which city the person lived in. If the death happened in Stockbridge, this is the office that has the file.

Note: The probate court in McDonough also handles birth certificates, marriage licenses, and other vital records for Stockbridge.

Stockbridge Death Certificate Costs

A certified death certificate costs $25.00. Extra copies are $5.00 each if you order them at the same time. These fees are set by state law under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-26 and are the same across all Georgia counties. Cash, credit, and debit cards work at the walk-in window. For mail requests, you need a money order or certified check. Personal checks are not accepted.

Get all your copies in one visit. The $5.00 price for extras only applies when you order them at the same time as the first copy. Come back later and it is $25.00 all over again. If you are settling an estate in Stockbridge, order at least two or three copies so you have enough for banks, insurance firms, and the courts.

How to Search Stockbridge Death Index

There are a few ways to look up death records for Stockbridge. The most direct is a trip to the Henry County Probate Court in McDonough. Staff can search by name and date of death. You will need a valid ID.

Online options include the ROVER system, Georgia's official vital records portal. Create an account, enter the details, and order a death certificate. It works for deaths from 1919 on. Delivery takes several weeks. VitalChek is a third-party vendor that charges an extra service fee but can process orders faster. GO Certificates is another vendor that handles Georgia death certificate orders. All three services pull from the same state database.

For historical death records tied to Stockbridge, check the Georgia Archives. They hold files going back many decades. A digital collection covering 1919 to 1927 is free to browse online. The FamilySearch Georgia Death Index covers 1933 through 1998 and is also free.

Eligibility for Stockbridge Death Records

Not everyone can get a certified copy. Georgia law under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-15 says you need a direct and tangible interest in the record. That means spouses, parents, adult children, and legal representatives. Funeral directors who handled the arrangements also qualify. If you are an executor or an insurance beneficiary, bring proof of your role to the Henry County Probate Court.

Informational copies are open to anyone. These are not certified and the Social Security number is blacked out. They have no legal weight but still show the basic facts. Genealogists and family history researchers use informational copies from Stockbridge death records often. The Georgia Rules 511-1-3 list exactly who qualifies for each type of copy.

Stockbridge Death Records by Mail

Mail requests go to the Henry County Probate Court at 99 Sims St, McDonough, GA 30253. Include a money order or certified check for $25.00, the full name of the deceased, the date of death, your relationship, and a copy of your photo ID. County mail requests usually take 2 to 4 weeks.

You can also mail a request to the state office. Send it to Georgia Department of Public Health, Vital Records, 1680 Phoenix Blvd Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349. Call (404) 679-4702 with questions. The state office takes 8 to 10 weeks to process mail orders. The Henry County office is the faster option for Stockbridge death records.

The Henry County Probate Court page on the Georgia DPH website shows office details and services for Stockbridge residents.

This page lists the address, hours, and vital records services offered by the Henry County Probate Court that serves Stockbridge.

Nearby Cities

McDonough is the closest qualifying city to Stockbridge and shares the same county vital records office.