Henry County Death Index Search
Henry County death records are maintained at the Probate Court in McDonough. The Henry County Probate Court on Sims Street is the local office that handles death certificate requests for this fast-growing county south of Atlanta. Whether you live in McDonough, Stockbridge, or another Henry County community, the Probate Court is where you go for death certificates. State-level records date back to 1919. This page covers how to search the Henry County death index, the fees for certified copies, who qualifies, and alternative ways to access death records through online tools.
Henry County Death Index Facts
Henry County Probate Court Office
The Henry County Probate Court is at 99 Sims Street in McDonough, GA 30253. This office handles death certificates for all of Henry County. Walk-in visits give you the fastest results. Bring a valid photo ID along with the deceased person's full name and date of death. Staff can look up the record and print a certified copy while you wait.
Henry County has seen rapid population growth in recent years. The Probate Court in McDonough processes a high volume of vital records. Wait times may vary depending on the day, so getting there early or calling ahead is smart. The court serves as the local registrar and files all death records with the state within two business days under Georgia Rules 511-1-3. The attending physician must complete the medical portion of the death certificate within 48 hours as required by O.C.G.A. § 31-10-15.
| Office | Henry County Probate Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 99 Sims Street, McDonough, GA 30253 |
| Type | Probate Court |
Henry County Death Certificate Fees
A certified death certificate from Henry County costs $25.00 for the first copy. Each extra copy is $5.00 when ordered at the same time. These fees are set by O.C.G.A. § 31-10-26 and are uniform across every Georgia county. Cash, credit, and debit cards are accepted at the window. Mail requests need a money order or certified check. The Henry County Probate Court does not accept personal checks.
Plan to order all your copies in one visit. The $5.00 discount for extra copies only applies within the same transaction. Coming back another day means paying $25.00 again for each copy. If you are handling an estate or insurance claim in Henry County, two or three copies is a good starting point.
Note: Henry County Probate Court fees are non-refundable once the record search has been performed.
How to Search Henry County Death Index
Going to the Probate Court in McDonough is the most direct way to search Henry County death records. Staff look up records by name and date of death and provide copies on the spot. Walk-in service is quick and efficient.
You can also search online through state portals. The ROVER system is Georgia's official online ordering tool for vital records. Create an account, fill in the details for the deceased, and pay by credit card. ROVER covers Georgia deaths from 1919 to the present. It works for all Henry County records in the state database. VitalChek is a third-party option that adds a service charge. GO Certificates is another approved vendor. Both can fill Henry County death certificate orders.
Historical records for Henry County are available through the Georgia Archives. A free digital collection from 1919 to 1927 is online. The FamilySearch Georgia Death Index covers 1933 through 1998 at no charge. Both databases are useful for Henry County family history and genealogy work.
Who Can Get Henry County Death Records
Certified copies from Henry County are restricted to people with a direct and tangible interest. Spouses, parents, adult children, grandparents, siblings, legal representatives, and estate executors all qualify. Funeral directors can also get certified copies. Bring documentation proving your relationship when visiting the Henry County Probate Court.
Informational copies are available to the general public. They are not certified and do not include the Social Security number. They have no legal weight but work well for genealogy and family history research in Henry County. The Georgia Rules 511-1-3 provide the full breakdown of eligibility for each copy type.
Henry County Death Records by Mail
You can request Henry County death records by mail. Write to the Henry County Probate Court at 99 Sims Street, McDonough, GA 30253. Include a money order or certified check for $25.00 payable to the Henry County Probate Court. Provide the deceased person's full name, date of death, your relationship, and a photocopy of your ID. County mail takes about 2 to 4 weeks.
The state office also processes mail requests. Send to Georgia Department of Public Health, Vital Records, 1680 Phoenix Blvd Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349. Phone: (404) 679-4702. State mail requests take 8 to 10 weeks. Since Henry County is in the Atlanta metro area, many people prefer to visit the McDonough office in person for same-day results.
The Henry County Probate Court vital records page is shown below.
The Georgia Department of Public Health website lists the Henry County Probate Court and its vital records services.
This page displays the Henry County Probate Court address and vital records services in McDonough.
Cities in Henry County
These cities in Henry County have their own pages. Residents of these cities use the Henry County Probate Court for death certificates.
Nearby Counties
These counties share a border with Henry County. If a death may have been registered nearby, check these offices.