Brooks County Death Certificate Records
Brooks County death index records are available through the Brooks County Health Department in Quitman. This south Georgia county near the Florida border uses its health department on East Courtland Avenue to handle death certificate requests. Searching for a death record in Brooks County can be done at the local office or through online state services. Georgia keeps death records in a statewide system that starts in 1919. The Brooks County Health Department draws from this database when processing your request. Below you will find the fees, eligibility rules, and search methods for Brooks County death records.
Brooks County Death Index Facts
Brooks County Health Department
The Brooks County Health Department is at 500 E Courtland Avenue in Quitman, GA 31643. This office processes death certificate requests for Brooks County. Walk in with a photo ID and details about the deceased person. Staff can search the records and issue certified copies to people who qualify.
Brooks County is part of the South Health District, which covers the southernmost counties in Georgia. The health department in Quitman serves as the local point of contact for vital records. It handles death certificates, birth records, and other public health services. Traffic is light at this office, so you should not have to wait long for help with Brooks County death records.
| Office | Brooks County Health Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 E Courtland Avenue, Quitman, GA 31643 |
| District | South Health District |
Fees for Brooks County Death Certificates
A certified death certificate from Brooks County costs $25.00. Extra copies are $5.00 each when ordered at the same time. O.C.G.A. § 31-10-26 sets these fees across Georgia. The Brooks County Health Department accepts cash, credit cards, debit cards, certified checks, and money orders. They do not take personal checks for death record orders.
Get all the copies you need in one trip. The discount on extra copies only applies when they are part of the same order at Brooks County. Coming back for more later means paying the full $25.00 each time.
Note: The Brooks County Health Department requires payment at the time you make your death certificate request.
Search Brooks County Death Index Online
Several online options exist for searching Brooks County death records. Georgia's ROVER system lets you order death certificates through a web portal. Set up an account and provide the name, date of death, and your relationship to the deceased. The certified copy ships by mail. ROVER has records from 1919 to today.
VitalChek offers another online route with faster delivery for an extra charge. GO Certificates is a third option for Georgia vital records. Both services access the state database that contains Brooks County death records.
Historical research on Brooks County deaths is possible through free tools. The Georgia Archives has a digital vault with death records from 1919 to 1927. FamilySearch offers a Georgia death index from 1933 to 1998 for free. These resources can help trace Brooks County family history.
Who Can Request Brooks County Death Records
Georgia law restricts access to certified death certificates under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-15. You must have a direct and tangible interest. Close family members qualify. Spouses, parents, adult children, and siblings can get certified copies from Brooks County. Legal representatives and funeral directors also have access.
Informational copies do not have these limits. Anyone can get an informational copy of a Brooks County death record. These copies are marked non-certified and are not valid for legal use. They are useful for genealogy projects and family research. Georgia Rules 511-1-3 define the categories of eligibility for all vital records.
Brooks County Death Records by Mail
Mail your request for a Brooks County death certificate to the Health Department at 500 E Courtland Avenue, Quitman, GA 31643. 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 mail requests to the state at Georgia Department of Public Health, Vital Records, 1680 Phoenix Blvd Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349. The phone number is (404) 679-4702. State processing takes 8 to 10 weeks. The Brooks County Health Department handles local requests in less time.
Brooks County Health Dept Listing
Below is the Georgia DPH page for the Brooks County Health Department and its vital records services.
Use this listing to confirm the Brooks County Health Department address in Quitman before your visit.
Nearby Counties
Brooks County is in south Georgia near the Florida state line. These neighboring counties may hold death records if the death happened close to the border.