Death Records in Fannin County

Fannin County death index records are kept at the Probate Court in Blue Ridge. Located in the mountains of north Georgia near the Tennessee and North Carolina borders, Fannin County uses its probate court for all death certificate requests. You can visit the courthouse on West Main Street in Blue Ridge to search for death records or use state online databases from anywhere. This page covers the full process for getting Fannin County death certificates, including fees, who can request them, and where to find older records for family research.

Fannin County Probate Court Office

The Fannin County Probate Court handles death certificate requests for the county. The office is at 400 W Main Street Suite 204 in Blue Ridge, GA 30513. This is the primary place to get certified copies of death certificates in Fannin County.

Walk-in visits are the fastest method. Bring a valid photo ID and the name and date of death. Staff at the Fannin County Probate Court can search the statewide vital records system and print a certified copy. Blue Ridge draws a lot of visitors to the area, but the courthouse itself is usually not too busy. Staff are familiar with local records and can help even if you have incomplete information about the death you are researching.

Fannin County's mountain location means some people live far from the courthouse. If driving to Blue Ridge is not practical, mail requests and online tools offer good alternatives for getting death records from Fannin County.

Fannin County Death Certificate Fees

A certified death certificate from Fannin County costs $25.00. Additional copies ordered at the same time are $5.00 each. State law under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-26 sets these fees. They are the same at every county in Georgia. Cash and cards work at the Fannin County Probate Court. Mail requests need a money order or certified check.

Always get all copies in one trip. The reduced rate on extras expires after that one transaction. A later visit costs $25.00 per copy. If you are handling an estate or insurance claim in Fannin County, two or three copies will cover most needs.

Note: Call the Fannin County Probate Court to confirm payment methods before your visit.

Search Fannin County Death Records Online

Online tools let you search for death records in Fannin County from home. This is helpful for people who live outside the mountains or do not want to drive to Blue Ridge.

Georgia's ROVER system is the state's official online portal. Create an account, enter the person's details, and submit your request. ROVER covers deaths from 1919 forward and ships certified copies by mail in a few weeks. VitalChek is a third-party service that adds a fee but offers rush processing. Both pull from the statewide database that includes Fannin County death records.

For historical research, the Georgia Archives has records from the early 1900s with free scans from 1919 to 1927. The FamilySearch Georgia Death Index covers 1933 through 1998 at no cost. Both are solid resources for anyone tracing family roots in Fannin County.

Who Can Request Fannin County Death Certificates

O.C.G.A. § 31-10-15 sets the rules. You need a direct and tangible interest in the record. Close family members, legal representatives, and funeral directors can get certified copies from Fannin County. If you are working on an estate or legal matter, bring proof of your role when you visit the probate court.

Informational copies are available to everyone. They show the same data but are not certified. You cannot use them for legal purposes. Genealogists and researchers use informational copies of Fannin County death records for family history work. The full eligibility rules are in Georgia Rules 511-1-3.

Fannin County Death Records by Mail

Mail requests for Fannin County death certificates go to the Probate Court at 400 W Main Street Suite 204, Blue Ridge, GA 30513. Include a money order or certified check for $25.00. Write the full name of the deceased, date of death, and your relationship. Include a copy of your photo ID.

The state office in Atlanta also takes mail requests. Send to Georgia Department of Public Health, Vital Records, 1680 Phoenix Blvd Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349. Phone: (404) 679-4702. State requests take 8 to 10 weeks. The Fannin County Probate Court is faster for local records. If you live in the Blue Ridge area, a walk-in visit gives you same-day results.

Fannin County Probate Court Listing

The Georgia DPH directory lists the Fannin County Probate Court and its vital records services.

This listing shows the office location and contact details for the Fannin County Probate Court in Blue Ridge.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Fannin County in the north Georgia mountains. If a death may have been recorded elsewhere, contact these offices.