Access Floyd County Death Records
Floyd County death index records are handled by the county health department in Rome. The Floyd County Health Department is part of the Northwest Health District and processes death certificate requests for this northwest Georgia county. You can visit the office on East 12th Street to search for a death record or use state online tools. Floyd County is one of the larger counties in northwest Georgia, with Rome serving as the county seat and main city. This page explains how to get death certificates, the fees, eligibility, and historical search options for Floyd County death records.
Floyd County Death Index Facts
Floyd County Health Department
The Floyd County Health Department is the main office for death certificates in the county. It is at 16 E 12th Street SE in Rome, GA 30161. The department is part of the Northwest Health District, which serves several counties in this corner of the state.
Walk-in visits are the quickest way to get a death certificate from Floyd County. Bring a valid photo ID and know the name and date of death for the person you are looking up. Staff can search the statewide database and print a certified copy while you wait. Rome is the largest city in the area, so the health department handles a steady flow of vital records requests. Mid-week visits tend to be less busy than Mondays or Fridays at the Floyd County Health Department.
The Northwest Health District office may also be able to help if you run into any issues with the Floyd County location. District staff can access the same records system and may be able to assist with requests that involve records from neighboring counties in the district.
| Office | Floyd County Health Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 16 E 12th Street SE, Rome, GA 30161 |
| District | Northwest Health District |
Floyd County Death Certificate Costs
A certified death certificate from Floyd County costs $25.00. Additional copies ordered at the same time are $5.00 each. O.C.G.A. § 31-10-26 sets these fees across Georgia. Cash, credit cards, and debit cards work at the Floyd County Health Department. Mail requests need a money order or certified check.
Get all copies during one visit. The $5.00 extra copy rate only applies within the same transaction. Come back later and you pay $25.00 each time. If you are dealing with an estate, insurance claim, or probate matter in Floyd County, plan for two or three copies.
Note: The Floyd County Health Department does not accept personal checks for death certificate orders.
Search Floyd County Death Index Online
You can search for Floyd County death records from home. State databases let you find and order records without visiting Rome in person.
Georgia's ROVER system is the state's online vital records portal. Make an account and submit a request with the person's name and date of death. ROVER covers Georgia deaths from 1919 to the present. Delivery is by mail and takes a few weeks. VitalChek adds an extra fee but offers rush processing for people who need a Floyd County death certificate fast.
Historical records are available for free. The Georgia Archives holds death records from the early 1900s, with free digital scans from 1919 to 1927. The FamilySearch Georgia Death Index covers 1933 through 1998. These are good starting points for genealogists researching families in Floyd County.
Who Can Get Floyd County Death Certificates
State law controls access. Under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-15, you must have a direct and tangible interest in the death record. Close family members qualify. So do legal representatives, funeral directors, and anyone with a court order. Bring your ID and proof of your relationship to the Floyd County Health Department.
Informational copies are open to anyone. These copies are not certified and cannot be used for legal purposes. They show the same facts but are stamped as non-official. Researchers and genealogists use informational copies from Floyd County for family tree projects. The full rules are in Georgia Rules 511-1-3.
Floyd County Death Records by Mail
Mail requests for Floyd County death certificates go to the health department at 16 E 12th Street SE, Rome, GA 30161. 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 takes mail orders too. Send to Georgia Department of Public Health, Vital Records, 1680 Phoenix Blvd Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349. Phone: (404) 679-4702. State orders take 8 to 10 weeks. The Floyd County Health Department in Rome processes local requests faster. Walk-in visits are the quickest if you need a death certificate right away.
Floyd County Health Department Page
The Georgia DPH website lists the Floyd County Health Department and its vital records services.
Use this page to confirm the address and hours before visiting the Floyd County Health Department in Rome.
Cities in Floyd County
Rome is the largest city and county seat of Floyd County. All death records for the city are filed through the Floyd County Health Department.
Nearby Counties
These counties share borders with Floyd County. If you are not sure where a death record was filed, check with these neighboring offices.