Camden County Death Records

Camden County death index records are on file at the Probate Court in Woodbine. Located in the far southeast corner of Georgia along the coast, Camden County processes death certificate requests through its courthouse on 4th Street. You can search for death records by visiting the probate court in person or ordering through state online services. Georgia's vital records system goes back to 1919, and the Camden County Probate Court pulls from that statewide database. Whether you need a certified copy for legal purposes or just want to look up information in the Camden County death index, this page has all the details.

Camden County Probate Court Office

The Camden County Probate Court sits at 210 4th Street in Woodbine, GA 31569. This is where you go for death certificates in Camden County. Bring a valid photo ID and the name and date of death for the person you want to look up. Staff can search and produce certified copies for qualified requesters.

Camden County sits along the Georgia coast near the Florida border. The county includes Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base, which brings a military population to the area. The probate court in Woodbine handles vital records for all Camden County residents, including those connected to the base. The office manages death certificates alongside other probate work. Wait times are usually reasonable at the Camden County Probate Court.

Camden County Death Certificate Costs

Certified death certificates from Camden County cost $25.00 for the first copy. Each extra copy is $5.00 when ordered at the same time. Georgia law under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-26 sets these fees statewide. The Camden County Probate Court takes cash, credit cards, debit cards, certified checks, and money orders. Personal checks are not accepted for death certificate orders.

If you need more than one copy, order them together. Each institution you deal with during estate or insurance matters will want its own certified copy. The $5.00 rate on extras at Camden County makes it cheaper than coming back later.

Note: Payment is due when you submit your death certificate request at the Camden County Probate Court.

Search Camden County Death Index Online

Online services make it easy to find Camden County death records from anywhere. Georgia's ROVER portal is the state's online vital records ordering system. Create an account, fill in the request form with the deceased person's information, and submit. Your certified copy ships by mail. ROVER has all Georgia deaths from 1919 to today.

VitalChek offers another online path with rush delivery for an added fee. GO Certificates also processes Georgia death certificate orders. Both services pull Camden County records from the state vital records database.

For historical records, the Georgia Archives holds older vital records. Their digital vault has death records from 1919 to 1927 available for free. The FamilySearch Georgia Death Index covers 1933 to 1998 at no charge. Both tools can help with Camden County family history research.

Who Can Get Camden County Death Records

Certified death certificates from Camden County are restricted under Georgia law. O.C.G.A. § 31-10-15 requires you to show a direct and tangible interest. The spouse, parents, children, and siblings of the deceased qualify. Legal representatives with proper paperwork can also request certified copies. Funeral directors who were involved in the arrangements have access as well.

Informational copies are available to anyone from Camden County. These are marked as non-certified and cannot be used in legal proceedings. They are useful for genealogy and personal research. Georgia Rules 511-1-3 outline the rules for who can get each type of vital record copy.

Camden County Death Records by Mail

Mail requests for Camden County death certificates go to the Probate Court at 210 4th Street, Woodbine, GA 31569. Include a money order or certified check for $25.00. Write the deceased person's full name and date of death, state your relationship, and include a copy of your photo ID.

State mail requests go to Georgia Department of Public Health, Vital Records, 1680 Phoenix Blvd Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349. Call (404) 679-4702 with questions. State processing runs 8 to 10 weeks. The Camden County Probate Court is usually faster for local records.

Camden County Court Listing

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

Verify the Camden County Probate Court address and services on this page before your trip to Woodbine.

Nearby Counties

Camden County is the southernmost coastal county in Georgia. It has fewer neighboring counties than most, sitting on the Florida border.