Death Records in Berrien County

Berrien County death index records are kept at the Probate Court in Nashville, Georgia. The county seat hosts the main office for vital records in Berrien County, including death certificates. You can visit the courthouse on North Davis Street to search for and request death records. Georgia's online vital records services also provide access to Berrien County death certificates. The state database goes back to 1919 and the probate court can pull records from it. This page walks through the steps for getting a death certificate, the fees you will pay, and the different ways to search the Berrien County death index.

Berrien County Probate Court Office

The Berrien County Probate Court handles death certificate requests. The office is at 201 N Davis St Room 175 in Nashville, GA 31639. Come in with your photo ID and the deceased person's name and date of death. Staff can search the system and produce a certified copy if you qualify.

Nashville is a small town in south Georgia. The probate court does not see heavy traffic most days. You should be able to get in and out without a long wait. The court manages vital records alongside other probate duties like estate proceedings. For death records, go to the vital records window at the Berrien County Probate Court. If you call ahead, staff can sometimes confirm whether a record is on file before you make the drive to Nashville.

Note: Room 175 is inside the Berrien County courthouse, so head there when you arrive in Nashville.

Berrien County Death Certificate Costs

A certified death certificate from Berrien County costs $25.00. Order extra copies at the same time for $5.00 each. Georgia law under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-26 sets these fees for every county. The Berrien County Probate Court accepts cash, credit cards, debit cards, certified checks, and money orders. Personal checks are not taken.

If you are settling an estate or filing an insurance claim related to Berrien County, you will likely need more than one certified copy. Banks and courts often keep the original you give them. The discounted rate on extras helps keep costs down if you order in bulk.

Online Search for Berrien County Death Records

You can search for Berrien County death records online instead of visiting Nashville. The ROVER portal is Georgia's official online ordering tool. Create an account and fill out the request form. You get the death certificate by mail after a few weeks. ROVER covers all Georgia deaths from 1919 to now.

VitalChek is another online option with rush delivery for an added fee. GO Certificates also processes Georgia death certificate orders online. Both pull records from the state's vital records database that includes Berrien County.

For genealogy and historical research on Berrien County deaths, check the Georgia Archives. They have a free digital collection of death records from 1919 to 1927. The FamilySearch Georgia Death Index spans 1933 to 1998 and is free. Both tools help find older Berrien County death records.

Who Qualifies for Berrien County Death Certificates

Georgia law controls access to certified death certificates. Under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-15, you must have a direct and tangible interest. Family members such as spouses, parents, and children of the deceased qualify for certified copies from Berrien County. Legal reps with court documents, estate executors, and funeral directors can also request them.

Anyone can request an informational copy. Informational copies show the same data but are not certified for legal use. They work fine for genealogy research. The Georgia Rules 511-1-3 explain the eligibility standards for vital records in Berrien County.

Note: If you are unsure whether you qualify, ask the Berrien County Probate Court staff before your visit.

Berrien County Death Records by Mail

Mail your request for a Berrien County death certificate to the Probate Court at 201 N Davis St Room 175, Nashville, GA 31639. Include a money order or certified check for $25.00. Write the deceased person's full name, date of death, and your relationship. A copy of your photo ID must be included.

You can also send a request to the state office. The address is Georgia Department of Public Health, Vital Records, 1680 Phoenix Blvd Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349. Their number is (404) 679-4702. State mail requests run 8 to 10 weeks. The Berrien County Probate Court typically responds faster for local records.

Berrien County Court Listing

The Georgia DPH directory for the Berrien County Probate Court is shown below.

Use this listing to confirm the address and contact details for the Berrien County Probate Court in Nashville.

Nearby Counties

These counties share a border with Berrien County in south Georgia. Check neighboring offices if the death record you need is not on file in Berrien County.