Calhoun County Death Certificate Lookup

Calhoun County death index records are available at the Probate Court in Morgan, Georgia. This small southwest Georgia county handles death certificate requests through its courthouse on Court Street. Searching for a death record in Calhoun County means either visiting the probate court or using one of Georgia's online ordering tools. The state keeps death records in a central database that goes back to 1919. The Calhoun County Probate Court has access to that system. Below is everything you need to know about getting death certificates from Calhoun County, including the fees, eligibility, and alternative research sources.

Calhoun County Probate Court

The Calhoun County Probate Court handles death certificates at 31 Court Street Suite C in Morgan, GA 39866. Walk in with your photo ID and the name and date of death for the person whose record you need. Staff can look up the record and print a certified copy if you qualify.

Calhoun County is one of the smallest counties in Georgia. Morgan is a tiny town, and the probate court sees very light traffic. You will not have to wait long at all. The court handles vital records along with wills, estates, and other probate work. Because of the low volume, the staff at the Calhoun County Probate Court can give you full attention when you come in for death records.

Note: Call the Calhoun County Probate Court in advance since hours may be limited in this small office.

Calhoun County Death Certificate Fees

A certified death certificate from Calhoun County costs $25.00. Extra copies cost $5.00 each if ordered at the same time. O.C.G.A. § 31-10-26 sets these fees across Georgia. Cash, credit cards, debit cards, certified checks, and money orders work at the Calhoun County Probate Court. Personal checks are not accepted.

If you think you will need more than one copy for an estate or insurance claim in Calhoun County, order them all at once. The discounted rate on extras only applies to the same transaction.

Online Calhoun County Death Record Search

Online tools let you search for Calhoun County death records from anywhere. The ROVER system is the state portal for ordering vital records. Make an account and submit your request. The state mails your certified copy in a few weeks. ROVER includes all Georgia deaths from 1919 to the present.

VitalChek provides online ordering with faster delivery options for an added charge. GO Certificates is another approved online vendor for Georgia vital records. Both access the state database that holds Calhoun County files.

For older Calhoun County death records, the Georgia Archives is a strong resource. Their digital collection has death records from 1919 to 1927 for free. FamilySearch offers a Georgia death index from 1933 to 1998 at no cost. These tools help with Calhoun County family history searches.

Who Can Request Calhoun County Death Certificates

Georgia law controls access to certified death certificates through O.C.G.A. § 31-10-15. You need a direct and tangible interest. Close family members of the deceased person qualify for certified copies from Calhoun County. Spouses, parents, children, and siblings all have access. Estate executors, attorneys with proper documents, and funeral directors can also get certified copies.

Informational copies are open to anyone. They show the same data but are marked non-certified. These are fine for research and family history. The Georgia Rules 511-1-3 define who qualifies for which type of copy from Calhoun County and other Georgia offices.

Calhoun County Death Records by Mail

Mail your request for a Calhoun County death certificate to the Probate Court at 31 Court Street Suite C, Morgan, GA 39866. Include a money order or certified check for $25.00. Provide the deceased person's full name, date of death, and your relationship. Enclose 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. Their phone number is (404) 679-4702. State mail takes 8 to 10 weeks. The Calhoun County Probate Court handles local requests more quickly.

Note: For urgent needs, a walk-in visit to the Calhoun County Probate Court in Morgan is the fastest option.

Calhoun County Court Listing

Below is the Georgia DPH directory page for the Calhoun County Probate Court.

Use this page to confirm the Calhoun County Probate Court address before driving to Morgan for death certificates.

Nearby Counties

Calhoun County is in southwest Georgia. These neighboring counties may have the death record you need if it was filed across the county line.