Greene County Death Records
Greene County death index records are available through the Probate Court in Greensboro. The Greene County Probate Court on East Greene Street is the office that handles all death certificate requests locally. If you need a certified copy for legal use or an informational copy for research, this is where you start. The state vital records system holds Greene County death records going back to 1919. This page explains how to search for death records in Greene County, what fees to expect, who can get certified copies, and where to find older records.
Greene County Death Index Facts
Greene County Probate Court Office
The Greene County Probate Court is located at 1130 East Greene Street in Greensboro, GA 30642. This is the local office where you can request death certificates for deaths that happened in Greene County. Walk-in service gets you a copy the fastest. Bring a photo ID and the deceased person's full name and date of death.
The Probate Court in Greene County acts as the local registrar for vital records. After a death occurs in the county, the attending physician completes the medical certification within 48 hours as required by O.C.G.A. § 31-10-15. The court then transmits the record to the state office. Both the Greene County Probate Court and the state vital records office in Atlanta can issue copies once the record is processed and on file.
| Office | Greene County Probate Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 1130 East Greene Street, Greensboro, GA 30642 |
| Type | Probate Court |
Greene County Death Certificate Fees
Greene County death certificates cost $25.00 for the first certified copy. Each additional copy is $5.00 if ordered at the same time. These prices are set by O.C.G.A. § 31-10-26 and do not vary between counties. Cash and credit cards work at the counter. Mail requests need a money order or certified check. Personal checks are not accepted at the Greene County Probate Court.
Order everything you need at once. That $5.00 rate for extra copies only applies within the same transaction. A separate trip or mail request later means the full $25.00 charge. If you are working on an estate in Greene County, get two or three copies to be safe.
Note: Fees paid to the Greene County Probate Court are non-refundable once the search is performed.
How to Search Greene County Death Index
Going to the Probate Court in Greensboro is the most direct way to search. Staff look up records by name and date. You get a copy on the spot. It is quick and simple.
Online tools let you search from home. Georgia's ROVER system is the state's official online portal. Create an account and enter the details for the person whose death record you need. ROVER covers Georgia deaths from 1919 to the present, including Greene County records. VitalChek and GO Certificates are third-party vendors approved by Georgia. Both charge a service fee on top of the base cost but process Greene County death records from the state database.
For older or historical Greene County death records, try the Georgia Archives. A free digital collection of death records from 1919 to 1927 is online. The FamilySearch Georgia Death Index covers 1933 to 1998 at no charge. Both are useful for Greene County genealogy research and family tree work.
Who Can Get Greene County Death Records
Certified copies from Greene County are limited to people with a direct and tangible interest. Spouses, parents, adult children, grandparents, siblings, and legal representatives can all get certified death certificates. If you are managing an estate or handling an insurance claim, bring proof of your role to the Greene County Probate Court.
Informational copies are available to anyone who asks. These have no raised seal and cannot be used for legal purposes. The Social Security number is left off. Genealogists and family history researchers use informational copies from the Greene County death index for their work. The Georgia Rules 511-1-3 cover who qualifies for each type of copy.
Greene County Vital Records by Mail
Mail requests for Greene County death records go to the Probate Court at 1130 East Greene Street, Greensboro, GA 30642. Include a money order or certified check for $25.00. Write the full name of the deceased, the date of death or a range of years, your relationship, and a copy of your ID. Expect 2 to 4 weeks for processing.
You can also mail a request to the state office at Georgia Department of Public Health, Vital Records, 1680 Phoenix Blvd Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349. Phone inquiries go to (404) 679-4702. State mail requests take 8 to 10 weeks. If you need the record sooner, a visit to the Greene County Probate Court in Greensboro is the fastest path.
The Greene County Probate Court vital records page is shown below.
The Georgia Department of Public Health website lists the Greene County Probate Court and its vital records services.
This page shows the office location, contact details, and vital records services at the Greene County Probate Court in Greensboro.
Nearby Counties
These counties share a border with Greene County. If you are uncertain where a death was filed, check with the neighboring offices.