Access Baldwin County Death Index

Baldwin County death records are available through the Probate Court in Milledgeville. As the former state capital of Georgia, Milledgeville serves as the county seat where all Baldwin County vital records are kept. You can search for death certificates by visiting the courthouse on North Wilkinson Street. State online tools also give you ways to order Baldwin County death records from home. The state vital records database covers deaths from 1919 onward, and the Baldwin County Probate Court connects to that system. Here you will find what you need to know about fees, eligibility, and search methods for Baldwin County death index records.

Baldwin County Probate Court

The Baldwin County Probate Court handles death certificate requests. The office is at 121 N Wilkinson Street, Room 109, in Milledgeville, GA 31061. Walk in with your photo ID and the name and date of death for the person you need. The court staff will search the records and can print a certified copy if you qualify.

Baldwin County sits in central Georgia. Milledgeville is a college town that also serves as the hub for county government. The probate court manages vital records alongside other duties like estate proceedings and guardianship cases. The vital records desk is where you go for death certificates. Staff are used to handling these requests and can tell you what paperwork you need to bring when you visit the Baldwin County courthouse.

Note: The Baldwin County Probate Court is inside the main courthouse, so look for Room 109 when you arrive.

Baldwin County Death Certificate Costs

A certified death certificate from Baldwin County costs $25.00. You can order extra copies at the same time for $5.00 each. These fees are standard across Georgia under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-26. The Baldwin County Probate Court accepts cash, credit cards, debit cards, certified checks, and money orders. They do not accept personal checks.

Ordering several copies at once is smart. Insurance companies, banks, and courts all want their own certified original. The $5.00 rate on extra copies only works when you order them together with your first copy at Baldwin County.

Search Baldwin County Death Records Online

You have several online options for finding Baldwin County death records. Georgia's ROVER system is the state's own online ordering tool. Make an account, fill in the details, and the state will mail you a certified copy. This works for any Georgia death from 1919 forward, including those filed in Baldwin County.

VitalChek and GO Certificates are two more online services that process Georgia death certificate orders. VitalChek adds a service fee but has rush shipping. GO Certificates is another state-approved vendor. Both pull Baldwin County records from the statewide system.

For historical research on Baldwin County deaths, the Georgia Archives has older records. The digital vault covers 1919 to 1927 and is free. The FamilySearch Georgia Death Index spans 1933 to 1998. Both are open to anyone doing genealogy or historical work on Baldwin County families.

Note: Online orders through ROVER and VitalChek ship to your mailing address, so allow time for delivery after ordering Baldwin County death records.

Who Can Get Baldwin County Death Records

Certified death certificates from Baldwin County go to people who can show a direct and tangible interest under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-15. This covers the spouse, parents, adult children, and legal reps of the deceased. If you are settling an estate or handling an insurance claim, you qualify as long as you have the right documents with you at the Baldwin County Probate Court.

Anyone can get an informational copy. It has the same data but is not certified. These are good for research purposes. The Georgia Rules 511-1-3 detail who falls into each category for vital records access in Baldwin County and across the state.

Baldwin County Death Records by Mail

Mail your Baldwin County death certificate request to the Probate Court at 121 N Wilkinson Street Room 109, Milledgeville, GA 31061. Include a money order or certified check for $25.00. Provide the deceased person's name, date of death, and your relationship. A copy of your photo ID is required.

You can also send requests to the state office at Georgia Department of Public Health, Vital Records, 1680 Phoenix Blvd Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349. Call (404) 679-4702 for questions. The state takes 8 to 10 weeks. The Baldwin County Probate Court processes local requests faster than the state office does.

Baldwin County Vital Records Page

The Georgia DPH listing for the Baldwin County Probate Court confirms the office location and services.

Use this page to double-check details before making the trip to the Baldwin County courthouse in Milledgeville.

Nearby Counties

These counties surround Baldwin County in central Georgia. Check neighboring offices if you are unsure where a death record was filed.