Access Tucker Death Records
Tucker death index records are filed through the DeKalb County Health Department, which handles vital records for Tucker and all of DeKalb County. The health department office is at 445 Winn Way in Decatur. Tucker incorporated as a city in 2015, but death records for the area go back much further under the DeKalb County system. If you need a death certificate for someone who died in Tucker, the county office is the place to go. Online state tools also let you search from home. This page covers all the ways to find and get Tucker death records.
Tucker Death Index Facts
Tucker Death Certificates at DeKalb County
The DeKalb County Health Department is the filing office for all Tucker death records. It is at 445 Winn Way, Decatur, GA 30030. Walk-in visits are available Monday through Friday during regular hours. Staff can search records by name and date and issue a certified copy the same day in most cases. Bring a valid photo ID and know the full name and approximate date of death for the person you need.
Tucker became its own city in 2015 after a successful incorporation vote. Before that, the area was unincorporated DeKalb County. All death records from the Tucker area, both before and after incorporation, are filed through DeKalb County. The health department holds records in the state system going back to 1919. If a record needs to be pulled from the state database, it may take up to 72 hours. But most files for the Tucker area are available same-day at the Decatur office.
| Office | DeKalb County Health Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 445 Winn Way, Decatur, GA 30030 |
| County | DeKalb County |
Note: Tucker death records filed before 2015 are indexed under unincorporated DeKalb County in the state system.
Fees for Tucker Death Records
A certified death certificate from the DeKalb County office costs $25.00. Each extra copy is $5.00 when ordered at the same time. These fees are set by O.C.G.A. § 31-10-26 and apply statewide. Cash, credit cards, and debit cards work at the walk-in window. Mail orders need a certified check or money order. Personal checks are not accepted.
The discount on extra copies only applies within the same visit or mail request. A separate trip means the full $25.00 fee starts over. Tucker residents settling estates or dealing with insurance matters should order multiple copies in one visit to save money.
How to Search Tucker Death Index Records
The fastest way to find a Tucker death record is to visit the DeKalb County Health Department in person. Walk in with your ID, give the name and date, and staff will search right away.
For online searches, the ROVER system is the state portal. You create an account and order a death certificate. Delivery takes up to 10 weeks by mail. VitalChek and GO Certificates are approved third-party vendors that charge a service fee on top of the state cost. All three systems use the same state database, which holds Tucker death records from 1919 forward. Georgia law under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-15 requires every death to be filed. Recent Tucker deaths should appear in the system within days of the event.
Who Can Get Tucker Death Certificates
Certified copies are limited 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 list all eligible categories. Bring your ID and any proof of your relationship when you visit.
Anyone can get a plain paper copy. These have the Social Security number taken out. They are not certified and have no legal standing. Researchers and genealogists use them for family history work on Tucker-area death records.
Historical Tucker Death Records
The Georgia Archives holds historical death files for the state and provides free online access. Their digital death certificates from 1919 to 1927 include DeKalb County records and are free to browse. The FamilySearch Georgia Death Index covers 1933 to 1998 and is also free. Tucker-area deaths in these databases are listed under DeKalb County, since the city did not exist as a separate place until 2015.
For records older than 1919, contact the DeKalb County Health Department or check with the Georgia Archives in Morrow. Some county offices hold files predating the state system. The Tucker area has been populated since the 1800s, so some early records may exist in county storage.
Tucker Death Records by Mail
Send a mail request to the DeKalb County Health Department at 445 Winn Way, Decatur, GA 30030. Include the name of the deceased, date of death, your relationship, and a copy of your photo ID. Enclose 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 for help. State processing takes 8 to 10 weeks. The DeKalb County office is faster and closer to Tucker. For same-day results, visit the Decatur office in person.
The City of Tucker government website provides local services and community information.
Tucker incorporated in 2015 and is located in central DeKalb County. The city has a population of about 37,000 and is part of the greater Atlanta metro area.
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