Search Dawson County Death Index

Dawson County death index records are processed through the county health department in Dawsonville. The Dawson County Health Department is part of the North Georgia Health District and handles death certificate requests for the area. You can visit the office on Highway 53 East to search for a death record or use one of the state online tools from home. Records in the state system go back to 1919, though some Dawson County files may have different start dates. This page explains how to get death certificates, what fees apply, and where to look for older Dawson County death records.

Dawson County Health Department

The Dawson County Health Department is where you go for death certificates in this county. The office is at 54 Hwy 53 East in Dawsonville, GA 30534. It falls under the North Georgia Health District. Walk-in visits are the fastest way to get a certified copy. Bring a valid photo ID and the name and date of death for the person whose record you need.

The health department staff can look up records in the statewide vital records system. If the death took place in Dawson County, they should be able to find it quickly. Deaths that happened in other Georgia counties can also be pulled through the state database, though it may take a bit more time. Call ahead to confirm hours, since the Dawson County Health Department follows the North Georgia Health District schedule.

Death Certificate Fees in Dawson County

Dawson County death certificates cost $25.00 for the first certified copy. Extra copies are $5.00 each when ordered at the same time. These fees are set by O.C.G.A. § 31-10-26 and are the same at every county office across Georgia. You can pay with cash or card in person. Mail requests need a money order or certified check.

Order all copies at once. The reduced rate on extras only applies to the same transaction. If you come back later, you pay $25.00 again for each new request at the Dawson County Health Department. Most people who are settling estates or dealing with insurance get two or three copies to cover their needs.

Note: The Dawson County Health Department does not accept personal checks for vital records orders.

How to Search Dawson County Death Records

Several methods let you search for death records in Dawson County. The health department in Dawsonville is the most direct option. Staff search by name and date. You can also access state databases from home.

The state runs the ROVER system for online orders. Create an account, enter the details, and submit your request. ROVER works for Georgia deaths from 1919 to the present. Delivery is by mail and takes a few weeks. If you want faster service, VitalChek offers rush processing for an extra fee. Both services pull from the same state database that includes Dawson County death records.

For historical Dawson County death records, check the Georgia Archives. They have records from the early 1900s. Free scans of death records from 1919 to 1927 are in their digital vault. The FamilySearch Georgia Death Index covers 1933 through 1998 at no cost. Both are solid tools for genealogy work in Dawson County.

Eligibility for Dawson County Death Certificates

Georgia law limits who can get certified death certificates. O.C.G.A. § 31-10-15 says you need a direct and tangible interest. Close family members qualify. So do legal reps, funeral directors, and anyone with a court order. If you are working on an estate or insurance claim in Dawson County, bring paperwork that shows your role.

Informational copies are open to anyone. These are not certified and carry no legal weight. They show the same data but have a stamp that marks them as non-certified. Genealogists use them often for family research in Dawson County. Full eligibility details are in Georgia Rules 511-1-3.

Mail Requests for Dawson County Death Records

Mail requests go to the Dawson County Health Department at 54 Hwy 53 East, Dawsonville, GA 30534. Include a money order or certified check for $25.00 payable to the Dawson County Health Department. Write the full name of the deceased, date of death, and your relationship. Add a copy of your photo ID.

The state office in Atlanta also accepts mail requests. Send to Georgia Department of Public Health, Vital Records, 1680 Phoenix Blvd Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349. Phone is (404) 679-4702. The state office takes 8 to 10 weeks. The Dawson County office is faster for local records, usually 2 to 4 weeks by mail. Walk-in visits to Dawsonville are the quickest path if you need a Dawson County death certificate right away.

Dawson County Health Department Listing

The Georgia DPH website shows the Dawson County Health Department listing and its vital records services.

Check this page for up-to-date contact info and hours before visiting the Dawson County Health Department for death records.

Nearby Counties

These counties share borders with Dawson County. If you are unsure where a death was recorded, check with these neighboring offices as well.