Haralson County Death Index

Haralson County death records are managed by the Probate Court in Buchanan. The Haralson County Probate Court on Georgia Highway 120 is the local office responsible for issuing death certificates. If you need a certified copy or want to look up a death record in Haralson County, this is the office to contact first. State records go back to 1919, and local records may start earlier. This page explains the steps for searching the Haralson County death index, current fees, who can order copies, and where to find older death records online.

Haralson County Probate Court Office

The Haralson County Probate Court is at 4485 Georgia Highway 120 in Buchanan, GA 30113. This is the primary office for death certificates in Haralson County. Bring a photo ID and the full name and date of death for the person whose record you need. Walk-in service gets you a certified copy the fastest.

Haralson County sits in west Georgia, not far from the Alabama state line. The Probate Court in Buchanan handles all vital records for the county. When a death occurs in Haralson County, the attending physician has 48 hours to complete the medical part of the certificate under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-15. The local registrar then sends the record to the state within two business days. Both the county office and the state system hold Haralson County death records once filed.

Haralson County Death Certificate Fees

Haralson County death certificates cost $25.00 for the first certified copy. Extra copies ordered in the same transaction are $5.00 each. Georgia sets these fees under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-26. Cash and cards are accepted at the window in Buchanan. Mail requests need a money order or certified check. Personal checks are not taken at the Haralson County Probate Court.

The $5.00 rate for additional copies only applies during the same visit. If you come back another day, you pay $25.00 all over again. Most people working through estate matters in Haralson County order two or three copies to avoid repeat trips.

Note: Fees paid to the Haralson County Probate Court are non-refundable once the search is done.

How to Search Haralson County Death Index

Visiting the Probate Court in Buchanan is the simplest way to search Haralson County death records. Staff look up records by name and date. You leave with a copy that day.

Online tools are available for searching from home. Georgia's ROVER system lets you order death certificates from the state database. Set up an account, enter the deceased person's information, and pay online. ROVER has Haralson County death records from 1919 on. VitalChek and GO Certificates are two approved third-party vendors that also handle orders from the state system. Both add a service fee to the base price.

For historical Haralson County death records, try the Georgia Archives. They have a free digital collection of death records from 1919 to 1927. The FamilySearch Georgia Death Index covers 1933 to 1998 at no charge. Both are great for Haralson County genealogy work.

Who Can Get Haralson County Death Records

Certified copies from Haralson County are limited to people with a direct and tangible interest. That means spouses, parents, adult children, grandparents, siblings, and legal representatives. Estate executors and funeral directors qualify too. Bring proof of your relationship when you visit the Haralson County Probate Court.

Informational copies are available to the public. They lack the raised seal and have the Social Security number removed. They are fine for family history projects but not for legal use. The Georgia Rules 511-1-3 explain who qualifies for certified versus informational copies of Haralson County death records.

Mail Requests for Haralson County Death Records

Send mail requests to the Haralson County Probate Court at 4485 Georgia Highway 120, Buchanan, GA 30113. Include a money order or certified check for $25.00, the deceased person's full name, date of death, your relationship, and a copy of your ID. County mail requests take about 2 to 4 weeks to process.

You can also mail a request to the state office. Send to Georgia Department of Public Health, Vital Records, 1680 Phoenix Blvd Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349. Call (404) 679-4702 for questions. State processing takes 8 to 10 weeks. For quicker results, a walk-in visit to the Haralson County Probate Court in Buchanan is your best bet.

The Haralson County Probate Court vital records page is shown below.

The Georgia Department of Public Health website lists the Haralson County Probate Court and its vital records services.

This page displays the Haralson County Probate Court address and services in Buchanan.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Haralson County. Check their vital records offices if you are unsure where a death was filed.