Hart County Death Records Search

Hart County death index records are managed at the Probate Court in Hartwell. The Hart County Probate Court on Chandler Street is the local office for death certificate requests. Located in northeast Georgia along the South Carolina border, Hart County uses its Probate Court as the registrar for all vital records. State records for the county go back to 1919. This page explains how to search Hart County death records, the fees involved, who can get copies, and how to access historical records through state-level tools.

Hart County Probate Court Office

The Hart County Probate Court is located at 800 Chandler Street in Hartwell, GA 30643. This is the office that handles death certificate requests for Hart County. Walk in with a valid photo ID and the deceased person's full name and date of death. Staff can search the records and print a certified copy during your visit.

Hart County borders South Carolina and Lake Hartwell. The Probate Court in Hartwell serves as the local vital records registrar. Under Georgia law, death certificates must be filed promptly. The attending physician completes the medical portion within 48 hours per O.C.G.A. § 31-10-15, and the local registrar sends the record to the state within two business days. Both the Hart County Probate Court and the state office in Atlanta hold copies after that point.

Note: Verify hours before visiting the Hart County Probate Court since the office may close for holidays.

Death Certificate Fees in Hart County

Hart County death certificates are $25.00 for the first certified copy. Additional copies are $5.00 each when ordered in the same transaction. State law under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-26 sets these fees. Cash and credit cards work at the counter. Money orders and certified checks are good for mail requests. Personal checks are not accepted at the Hart County Probate Court.

Get everything you need in one shot. The discounted rate for extras does not carry forward. A separate visit later costs the full $25.00. People managing estates in Hart County usually get two or three copies at once to cover banks, insurance companies, and other agencies.

How to Search Hart County Death Index

Visit the Probate Court in Hartwell for the quickest search. Staff look up records by name and date. You get a certified copy the same day.

Online options exist as well. The ROVER system is Georgia's official online portal. Create an account and enter the details for the person whose death record you need. ROVER pulls from the state database and covers Georgia deaths from 1919 forward, including Hart County. VitalChek and GO Certificates are approved third-party vendors. They charge a service fee on top of the standard rate but can process Hart County death certificate requests.

For older Hart County death records, the Georgia Archives has a digital collection of death records from 1919 to 1927 that is free to browse. The FamilySearch Georgia Death Index covers 1933 to 1998 at no cost. Both are valuable for Hart County family history research.

Who Can Get Hart County Death Records

Georgia law restricts certified death certificates to those with a direct and tangible interest. Spouses, parents, adult children, grandparents, siblings, and legal representatives all qualify for certified copies from Hart County. Estate executors and funeral directors can get them too.

Informational copies are open to anyone. These lack the raised seal and have the Social Security number removed. They are not valid for legal purposes. Genealogists and researchers use informational copies from the Hart County death index for family tree work. The Georgia Rules 511-1-3 lay out the complete eligibility rules.

Hart County Vital Records by Mail

Mail requests go to the Hart County Probate Court at 800 Chandler Street, Hartwell, GA 30643. Include a money order or certified check for $25.00. Provide the full name of the deceased, date of death, your relationship, and a copy of your photo ID. County processing usually takes 2 to 4 weeks.

The state office accepts mail requests as well. Send to Georgia Department of Public Health, Vital Records, 1680 Phoenix Blvd Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349. Their phone number is (404) 679-4702. State mail takes 8 to 10 weeks. For the fastest results, drive to the Hart County Probate Court in Hartwell for same-day service.

Note: Include a return address and daytime phone number so the Hart County Probate Court can reach you with any questions.

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

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

This page shows the Hart County Probate Court address and the vital records services available in Hartwell.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Hart County. Check their offices if a death may have been filed in a neighboring jurisdiction.