Fayette County Death Index Search
Fayette County death index records are processed through the Probate Court in Fayetteville. Located south of Atlanta, Fayette County is a growing suburban county that uses its probate court for all death certificate requests. You can search for a death record by visiting the courthouse on Center Drive or use state online tools from home. The Fayette County Probate Court issues certified copies to people who qualify under Georgia law. This page covers how to request death certificates, what the costs are, who can get them, and where to look for older Fayette County death records.
Fayette County Death Index Facts
Fayette County Probate Court
The Fayette County Probate Court is the main office for death certificates in the county. It is at 1 Center Drive in Fayetteville, GA 30214. The probate court handles vital records along with estates, guardianships, and other court matters. For death certificates, you go to the vital records window and fill out a request form.
Walk-in visits get you the fastest results. Bring a photo ID and know the full name and date of death for the person whose record you need. Staff can look up the record in the state system and print a certified copy. Fayette County has a sizable population in the south Atlanta metro area, so the probate court handles a good amount of traffic. Try to visit during mid-week hours to avoid the busiest times. The staff at the Fayette County Probate Court are efficient and can usually process requests quickly once you reach the window.
| Office | Fayette County Probate Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Center Drive, Fayetteville, GA 30214 |
| Type | Probate Court |
Fayette County Death Certificate Fees
Certified death certificates from Fayette County cost $25.00 for the first copy. Extra copies ordered at the same time are $5.00 each. O.C.G.A. § 31-10-26 sets these fees statewide. Cash, credit cards, and debit cards work at the Fayette County Probate Court. Mail requests need a money order or certified check.
Order all copies in one visit. The discount on extras ends when the transaction is done. A separate visit later means $25.00 per copy again. People in Fayette County dealing with estates, banks, or insurance companies should plan for two or three copies from the start.
Note: Personal checks are not accepted at the Fayette County Probate Court for vital records.
How to Search Fayette County Death Records
Several ways exist to search for death records in Fayette County. The probate court in Fayetteville handles in-person searches. Online tools let you search from home.
The ROVER system is the state's online ordering portal. Create an account and enter the details for the deceased person. ROVER covers Georgia deaths from 1919 to the present. Delivery is by mail and takes a few weeks. VitalChek offers faster service for an added fee. Both services can pull Fayette County death records from the statewide database.
Free tools are available for historical research. The Georgia Archives has death records from the early 1900s. Digital scans from 1919 to 1927 are free to view. The FamilySearch Georgia Death Index covers 1933 through 1998 at no charge. These are useful for tracing family history in Fayette County.
Note: State mail orders to 1680 Phoenix Blvd Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349 take 8 to 10 weeks to process.
Eligibility for Fayette County Death Records
Under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-15, you need a direct and tangible interest in the record to get a certified death certificate. Close family qualifies: spouses, parents, children, and siblings. Legal reps, funeral directors, and people with court orders can also get certified copies from Fayette County. Bring identification and proof of your relationship.
Informational copies are available to everyone. They are not certified and have no legal standing. They show the same information but are clearly marked as non-official. Genealogists and researchers regularly request informational copies of Fayette County death records. The Georgia Rules 511-1-3 detail the full eligibility rules.
Fayette County Death Records by Mail
You can request death records from Fayette County by mail. Send your request to the Probate Court at 1 Center Drive, Fayetteville, GA 30214. 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 also takes mail requests. Send to Georgia Department of Public Health, Vital Records, 1680 Phoenix Blvd Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349. Call (404) 679-4702 with questions. State orders take 8 to 10 weeks. The Fayette County Probate Court is faster for local records. A walk-in visit to Fayetteville is the quickest option.
Fayette County Probate Court Listing
The Georgia DPH directory shows the Fayette County Probate Court and its vital records services.
Use this listing to verify the address and hours before visiting the courthouse in Fayetteville for Fayette County death records.
Cities in Fayette County
Peachtree City is the largest city in Fayette County. All death records for the city are handled through the Fayette County Probate Court in Fayetteville.
Other communities in Fayette County include Fayetteville, Tyrone, and Brooks. All of these file death records through the Fayette County Probate Court.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Fayette County. If a death occurred near the county line, the record might be on file in a neighboring county.