Glynn County Death Index

Glynn County death records are kept at the county health department in Brunswick. The Glynn County Health Department handles death certificate requests as part of the Coastal Health District. If you are looking for a death record tied to Glynn County, you can visit the office on 4th Street or use online state tools. Records at the state level go back to 1919. This page covers the steps to search the Glynn County death index, what you will pay for certified copies, and where to look for older death records in the county and across the state.

Glynn County Health Department

The Glynn County Health Department is located at 2747 4th Street in Brunswick, GA 31520. This office handles all vital records for Glynn County, including death certificates. Walk in with a valid photo ID and the name and date of death for the person whose record you need. Staff can search and print a certified copy while you wait.

Glynn County falls under the Coastal Health District, which covers several coastal Georgia counties. The district keeps vital records on file and can assist if the local Glynn County office has trouble locating a specific record. Because Brunswick is the largest city in Glynn County, the health department sees a steady flow of requests. Calling ahead to ask about wait times is a smart move. Under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-15, death certificates must be filed soon after death, so recent records should be on file quickly.

Note: The Glynn County Health Department may close on state holidays and for staff training days.

Death Certificate Fees for Glynn County

Glynn County death certificates cost $25.00 for the first certified copy. Additional copies are $5.00 each when ordered during the same transaction. These fees are established by O.C.G.A. § 31-10-26 and are uniform across Georgia. Cash is accepted for in-person visits. You can also pay with a credit or debit card. For mail requests, use a money order or certified check. Personal checks are not accepted.

If you need more than one copy, order them all in one visit. The discount rate for additional copies does not apply if you return later. Most Glynn County residents handling estate matters order at least two certified copies.

How to Search Glynn County Death Index

Visiting the health department in Brunswick is the fastest way to search Glynn County death records. Staff can look up records by name and date of death. You walk out with a certified copy the same day.

Online searches are also possible through state tools. The ROVER system lets you order Georgia death certificates from home. You need an account and the basic details about the deceased. ROVER pulls from the state database, which has Glynn County records from 1919 forward. VitalChek and GO Certificates are approved vendors that charge a service fee beyond the standard rate. All three cover Glynn County deaths in the state system.

For historical Glynn County death records, the Georgia Archives is a solid resource. Their digital collection of death records from 1919 to 1927 is free and open to the public. The FamilySearch Georgia Death Index covers 1933 through 1998 at no cost. Both work well for genealogy research in Glynn County.

Who Can Get Glynn County Death Certificates

Certified death certificates from Glynn County are restricted by Georgia law. You must have a direct and tangible interest in the record. Spouses, parents, adult children, grandparents, and legal representatives all qualify. Estate executors and funeral directors can also get certified copies. Show proof of your connection when you visit the Glynn County Health Department.

Informational copies are available to anyone. These lack the raised seal and cannot be used for legal matters. The Social Security number is removed. Researchers and genealogists use informational copies from the Glynn County death index regularly. The Georgia Rules 511-1-3 outline who qualifies for each type.

Note: Bring a government-issued photo ID for any Glynn County death certificate request regardless of copy type.

Glynn County Death Records by Mail

Mail requests for Glynn County death records go to the health department in Brunswick. Send your request to 2747 4th Street, Brunswick, GA 31520 with a money order or certified check for $25.00. Include the deceased person's full name, date of death, and your relationship to them. Attach a photocopy of your ID.

The state office takes mail requests too. Send those to Georgia Department of Public Health, Vital Records, 1680 Phoenix Blvd Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349. Call (404) 679-4702 with questions. State mail requests run 8 to 10 weeks, while Glynn County typically processes them in 2 to 4 weeks. If you need the record fast, visiting Brunswick in person is the best option.

Georgia DPH Third-Party Ordering Options

The Georgia DPH website lists approved third-party vendors for ordering Glynn County death certificates online.

This page shows online ordering options for death records from Glynn County and every other county in the state.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Glynn County. Check neighboring offices if you are not certain where a death was registered.