Access Houston County Death Records
Houston County death index records are handled by the Probate Court in Perry. The Houston County Probate Court on Perry Parkway is the local office responsible for issuing death certificates. Houston County is one of the larger counties in middle Georgia, and the Probate Court serves residents from Perry, Warner Robins, and the surrounding area. State death records go back to 1919. This page covers how to search Houston County death records, the fees for certified copies, eligibility, mail options, and where to find historical records through state and online databases.
Houston County Death Index Facts
Houston County Probate Court Office
The Houston County Probate Court is located at 201 Perry Pkwy in Perry, GA 31069. This is the main office for death certificate requests in Houston County. Walk in with your photo ID and the name and date of death for the person whose record you need. Staff can search the system and provide a certified copy during your visit. Same-day service is standard for walk-in requests.
Houston County is home to Robins Air Force Base and the city of Warner Robins. The Probate Court in Perry handles vital records for the entire county. Under Georgia law, death certificates are filed locally first. The attending physician must complete medical certification within 48 hours per O.C.G.A. § 31-10-15. The local registrar then transmits the record to the state office within two business days. This puts Houston County death records in both the county and state systems.
| Office | Houston County Probate Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 201 Perry Pkwy, Perry, GA 31069 |
| Type | Probate Court |
Note: The Houston County Probate Court may have busy periods due to the county's large population base.
Death Certificate Fees in Houston County
Houston County death certificates cost $25.00 for the first certified copy. Additional copies are $5.00 each when ordered at the same time. State law under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-26 sets these prices across all Georgia counties. Cash, credit cards, and debit cards all work at the counter. Money orders and certified checks are required for mail requests. The Houston County Probate Court does not take personal checks.
Get all your copies at once. The discounted rate for extra copies only applies within the same transaction. A separate visit or mail request later means paying the full $25.00 per copy. People settling estates or filing insurance claims in Houston County typically order two or three copies.
How to Search Houston County Death Index
The Probate Court in Perry is the quickest place to search for Houston County death records. Staff search by name and date. You get your copy the same day. It is the simplest approach.
Online tools open up more options. Georgia's ROVER system is the state's official ordering portal. Set up an account, enter what you know about the deceased, and pay online. ROVER covers all Georgia deaths from 1919 forward. It includes Houston County records in the state database. VitalChek and GO Certificates are approved third-party vendors that add a service fee but can handle Houston County death certificate requests. Processing through any of these services takes several weeks for mail delivery.
For historical Houston County death records, the Georgia Archives holds older files. They have a digital collection from 1919 to 1927 available for free online. The FamilySearch Georgia Death Index covers 1933 to 1998 at no cost. Both are good for Houston County genealogy work and family tree building.
Who Can Get Houston County Death Records
Certified copies from Houston County are restricted by state law to people with a direct and tangible interest. That includes the spouse, parents, adult children, grandparents, siblings, legal representatives, and estate executors. Funeral directors who handled the case can get certified copies too. You may need to show proof of your relationship at the Houston County Probate Court.
Informational copies are available to any person who asks. These are not certified and omit the Social Security number. They work for family research and genealogy but not legal proceedings. People researching Houston County death index records for family trees often use informational copies. The Georgia Rules 511-1-3 explain the full eligibility rules for each type of death record copy.
Houston County Vital Records by Mail
Mail requests for Houston County death records go to the Probate Court at 201 Perry Pkwy, Perry, GA 31069. Include a money order or certified check for $25.00 payable to the Houston County Probate Court. Write the full name of the deceased, date of death, your relationship, and include a copy of your photo ID. County mail requests usually take 2 to 4 weeks.
The state office also accepts mail requests. Send to Georgia Department of Public Health, Vital Records, 1680 Phoenix Blvd Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349. Phone: (404) 679-4702. State requests take 8 to 10 weeks. Residents of Warner Robins and Perry often find it easier to visit the Houston County Probate Court in person for same-day service rather than wait for mail delivery.
The Houston County Probate Court vital records page is shown below.
The Georgia Department of Public Health website lists the Houston County Probate Court and its vital records services.
This page shows the Houston County Probate Court address and vital records services available in Perry.
Cities in Houston County
Warner Robins is the largest city in Houston County. Residents use the Houston County Probate Court in Perry for death certificates.
Nearby Counties
These counties share borders with Houston County. Check their offices if you think a death may have been registered in a neighboring area.