Search Barrow County Death Records
Barrow County death index records are maintained at the Probate Court in Winder. This growing county northeast of Atlanta uses the probate court as its vital records office. If you are looking for a death certificate tied to Barrow County, the court on Barrow Park Drive is where to start. Online state tools also let you search and order from home. Georgia death records go back to 1919 at the state level. The Barrow County Probate Court has access to those files and can issue certified copies. This page explains how to get Barrow County death certificates, the fees, and what free online resources are out there for research.
Barrow County Death Index Facts
Barrow County Probate Court
The Barrow County Probate Court is at 652 Barrow Park Drive Suite D in Winder, GA 30680. This is your local office for death certificates in Barrow County. Staff can search for records and print certified copies while you wait. You need a photo ID and the name and date of death for the person whose record you need.
Barrow County has grown a lot in recent years with new residents moving out from the Atlanta metro. The probate court sees steady traffic but is still manageable compared to larger counties. The office handles death certificates, birth records, marriage licenses, and probate matters. For death records, head to the vital records window at the Barrow County Probate Court and let them know what you need.
| Office | Barrow County Probate Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 652 Barrow Park Drive Suite D, Winder, GA 30680 |
| Type | Probate Court |
Barrow County Death Certificate Fees
The first certified copy of a death certificate from Barrow County costs $25.00. Each extra copy is $5.00 if ordered at the same time. Georgia sets these fees through O.C.G.A. § 31-10-26, and they apply at every county office in the state. The Barrow County Probate Court accepts cash, credit cards, debit cards, certified checks, and money orders. No personal checks.
People dealing with estate settlements or insurance claims from Barrow County often need several copies. Order them all during your visit to get the $5.00 rate on extras. Coming back for one more copy later means paying $25.00 again.
Note: Verify the current fee schedule with the Barrow County Probate Court before you visit.
Online Search for Barrow County Death Index
Online tools can save you a trip to Winder. Georgia's ROVER portal handles death certificate orders over the internet. Set up an account and enter the name, date of death, and your relationship to the deceased. ROVER covers Georgia deaths from 1919 forward, including those in Barrow County. You get the certificate by mail.
VitalChek offers online ordering with rush options for an extra fee. This is handy when you need a Barrow County death certificate fast. GO Certificates is another approved vendor for Georgia vital records.
Free historical resources include the Georgia Archives and its digital vault with 1919-1927 death records. The FamilySearch Georgia Death Index covers 1933 to 1998. Both are free and can help with Barrow County family research.
Who Can Get Barrow County Death Certificates
Georgia limits certified death certificate access. Under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-15, you must show a direct and tangible interest. The spouse, parents, children, and legal representatives of the deceased qualify. Funeral directors who handled the arrangements can also get copies from Barrow County. Proof of your relationship is needed.
Informational copies are open to everyone. They show the same data but are not legally certified. Genealogists and researchers often use informational copies from Barrow County. Georgia Rules 511-1-3 detail who qualifies for each type.
Barrow County Death Records by Mail
Send mail requests for Barrow County death certificates to the Probate Court at 652 Barrow Park Drive Suite D, Winder, GA 30680. Include a money order or certified check for $25.00, the full name and date of death of the deceased, your relationship, and a copy of your photo ID.
The state office accepts mail requests at Georgia Department of Public Health, Vital Records, 1680 Phoenix Blvd Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349. Phone: (404) 679-4702. State requests take 8 to 10 weeks. The Barrow County Probate Court handles local requests faster.
Barrow County Court Page
The Georgia DPH directory page for the Barrow County Probate Court is shown below.
Confirm the address and contact details on this page before visiting Barrow County for death records.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Barrow County. Deaths near the county line may be filed in a neighboring county instead.