Search Jackson County Death Records
Death index records in Jackson County are managed by the Probate Court in Jefferson. Jackson County sits in northeast Georgia and is one of the faster-growing counties in the state. If you need to find a death certificate from this area, the Jackson County Probate Court is the local office to contact. You can also search for Jackson County death records through state online portals. Records at the state level date back to 1919, though some older Jackson County files may exist at the Probate Court. This guide covers how to request death certificates, the fees involved, and where to search for historical death index records.
Jackson County Death Index Facts
Jackson County Probate Court Office
The Jackson County Probate Court is at 5000 Jackson Parkway Suite 140, Jefferson, GA 30549. This is where you go to get death certificates in Jackson County. The office is open during regular business hours on weekdays. Bring a valid photo ID and know the full name and date of death for the person whose record you want.
Walk-in requests at the Jackson County Probate Court are typically handled the same day. Staff search the death index, pull the record, and print a certified copy while you wait. If you are not sure whether the death was recorded in Jackson County, the staff can check. Deaths are filed in the county where they happened, so a person who lived in Jackson County but died in a hospital in another county may have their record filed elsewhere.
The Probate Court also handles birth certificates and marriage records. But death certificate requests are a big part of what they do. If you have questions about a Jackson County death record, call the office before you visit.
| Office | Jackson County Probate Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 5000 Jackson Parkway Suite 140, Jefferson, GA 30549 |
| Type | Probate Court |
Fees for Jackson County Death Certificates
Death certificates from Jackson County cost $25.00 for the first certified copy. Additional copies ordered at the same time cost $5.00 each. These fees are set by O.C.G.A. § 31-10-26 and apply at every county office in Georgia.
Cash works for in-person visits. Credit and debit cards are also accepted. If you send a mail request to the Jackson County Probate Court, include a certified check or money order. Personal checks are not accepted. Order all the copies you need at once, because a separate trip later means paying $25.00 again for each copy.
Note: Fees are not refundable even if the record search comes back with no results.
How to Find Death Records in Jackson County
The most direct way to search Jackson County death records is at the Probate Court in Jefferson. But online options exist too. Georgia's ROVER system lets you order death certificates from any Georgia county through one website. Create an account, enter the details, and pay online. It covers deaths from 1919 to the present.
VitalChek is a third-party vendor approved by the state. It adds a service fee but can be more convenient for some people. GO Certificates is another approved vendor. Both can pull Jackson County death records from the state database. Processing for all online orders takes several weeks.
Historical death records for Jackson County are available through the Georgia Archives. The Archives holds death files dating back to the beginning of statewide registration. A digital collection of death certificates from 1919 to 1927 is free online. The FamilySearch Georgia Death Index spans 1933 to 1998 and costs nothing to use.
Eligibility for Jackson County Death Records
Not everyone can get a certified death certificate. Georgia law under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-15 requires that you have a direct and tangible interest in the record. Spouses, parents, children, and legal representatives qualify. So do funeral directors who handled the case.
Anyone else can request a plain paper copy from Jackson County. These copies have the Social Security number taken off. They may also leave out the cause of death. Genealogists and researchers use these versions for family work. The Georgia Rules 511-1-3 lay out the full list of who can get each type of copy.
Mail Requests for Jackson County Death Index
If you cannot visit the Probate Court in Jefferson, you can send a mail request. Write to the Jackson County Probate Court at 5000 Jackson Parkway Suite 140, Jefferson, GA 30549. Include the deceased person's full name, date of death, your relationship to them, and a copy of your ID. Attach a money order or certified check for $25.00.
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. The state phone number is (404) 679-4702. Mail requests to the state take 8 to 10 weeks. The Jackson County Probate Court typically processes mail requests faster, usually within 2 to 4 weeks.
The Jackson County Probate Court page is shown below.
The Georgia Department of Public Health website lists the Jackson County Probate Court and its vital records services.
This page shows the office location and vital records services offered by the Jackson County Probate Court in Jefferson.
Nearby Counties
These counties share borders with Jackson County. Check neighboring offices if you are unsure where a death was filed.