Find Gordon County Death Records
Gordon County death index records are maintained by the Probate Court in Calhoun. If you need a death certificate for someone who passed away in Gordon County, the Probate Court on South Wall Street is the local office to contact. This court issues certified and informational copies of death records and works with the state vital records system. State-level death records go back to 1919. This page covers the process for searching Gordon County death records, fee details, eligibility rules, and how to use online tools to find what you need.
Gordon County Death Index Facts
Gordon County Probate Court Office
The Gordon County Probate Court is at 100 South Wall Street in Calhoun, GA 30701. This is where Gordon County residents go to get death certificates. Bring a valid photo ID and the full name and date of death of the person you are searching for. Walk-in visits give you the fastest results. Staff can look up the record and hand you a certified copy the same day.
Gordon County is in northwest Georgia, and the Probate Court in Calhoun serves as the local registrar for vital records. When someone dies in the county, the death certificate is filed locally and then sent to the state office within two business days as required by Georgia Rules 511-1-3. This dual filing means Gordon County death records exist at both the county and state level once processed.
| Office | Gordon County Probate Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 South Wall Street, Calhoun, GA 30701 |
| Type | Probate Court |
Gordon County Death Certificate Fees
A certified death certificate from Gordon County costs $25.00. Additional copies cost $5.00 each if ordered at the same time. This pricing is set by O.C.G.A. § 31-10-26 and applies statewide. You can pay with cash, credit card, or debit card at the Probate Court window. Mail requests take money orders or certified checks. Personal checks are not accepted.
Order all your copies in one shot. The $5.00 discount for extras only applies within the same transaction. Come back next week for another copy and you pay $25.00 all over again. If you are settling an estate or filing a claim in Gordon County, ordering two or three copies at once saves you money and trips.
Note: Gordon County Probate Court fees are non-refundable after the search is completed.
How to Search Gordon County Death Index
There are a few ways to search for Gordon County death records. Going to the Probate Court in Calhoun is the most straightforward option. The staff can search their files by name and date of death and give you a copy on the spot.
For online searches, try the ROVER system from the state. Set up an account, enter the details about the deceased, and pay with a credit card. ROVER covers Georgia deaths from 1919 to the present. It works for Gordon County records in the state database. VitalChek is a third-party vendor that processes orders online with an added service fee. GO Certificates is another approved option for online ordering.
If you are looking for old Gordon County death records, the Georgia Archives is a good starting point. They have a digital collection of death records from 1919 to 1927 that is free to browse online. The FamilySearch Georgia Death Index covers 1933 through 1998 at no charge and is great for Gordon County genealogy work.
Who Can Get Gordon County Death Records
Georgia restricts certified death certificates to those with a direct and tangible interest in the record. Under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-15, that includes the spouse, parents, adult children, siblings, grandparents, and legal representatives. Estate executors and funeral directors also qualify for certified copies from Gordon County.
Informational copies are available to the general public. They do not have legal standing and omit the Social Security number. Genealogists and researchers use these copies from the Gordon County death index often. The rules for who gets which type of copy are spelled out in Georgia Rules 511-1-3.
Mail Requests for Gordon County Death Records
You can get Gordon County death records by mail. Send a letter to the Gordon County Probate Court at 100 South Wall Street, Calhoun, GA 30701. Include a money order or certified check for $25.00 payable to the Gordon County Probate Court. Write the deceased person's full name, date of death, and your relationship. Add a copy of your photo ID.
The state office also processes mail requests. Send those to Georgia Department of Public Health, Vital Records, 1680 Phoenix Blvd Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349. The phone number is (404) 679-4702. State mail takes 8 to 10 weeks. Gordon County mail requests usually take 2 to 4 weeks. For the fastest results, visit the Probate Court in Calhoun in person.
The Gordon County Probate Court vital records page is shown below.
The Georgia Department of Public Health website lists the Gordon County Probate Court and its vital records services.
This page shows the office address and the types of vital records handled by the Gordon County Probate Court in Calhoun.
Nearby Counties
These counties share borders with Gordon County. Check their offices if you are unsure where a death was recorded.