Jeff Davis County Death Records Search

Death index records for Jeff Davis County are held at the Probate Court in Hazlehurst. The Jeff Davis County Probate Court handles all local requests for death certificates and other vital records. You can go there in person or send a request by mail. State online tools also let you search for Jeff Davis County death records without leaving home. Georgia's state-level death records start in 1919, though local files in Jeff Davis County could go back further. This page covers how to get death certificates, what you will pay, who can request them, and where to find older death index records for Jeff Davis County.

Jeff Davis County Probate Court

The Jeff Davis County Probate Court is at 14 Jeff Davis St., Suite 210, Hazlehurst, GA 31539. This is where you get death certificates in Jeff Davis County. Walk-ins are welcome during business hours. Bring a photo ID and the deceased person's full name and date of death.

Staff at the Jeff Davis County Probate Court can search the death index and print a certified copy while you are there. It is usually a same-day process. If the death happened outside Jeff Davis County, the record may be on file in a different county. The staff can help you figure out where to look. Calling ahead is a good idea if you want to check that a record exists before driving to Hazlehurst.

Note: Call the Jeff Davis County Probate Court before your visit to confirm they have the record on file.

Death Certificate Fees in Jeff Davis County

Jeff Davis County death certificates cost $25.00 for the first certified copy. Extra copies are $5.00 each if you order them all at once. These fees are the same across Georgia, set by O.C.G.A. § 31-10-26.

You can pay cash at the Probate Court window. Debit and credit cards work too. For mail requests, send a money order or certified check. Personal checks are not accepted at the Jeff Davis County Probate Court or any Georgia vital records office. If you need multiple copies for insurance or estate work, get them all in one visit to avoid paying $25.00 per trip.

How to Search Jeff Davis County Death Index

There are a few paths to find death records in Jeff Davis County. The Probate Court in Hazlehurst is the most direct. Staff there search by name and date.

Online, Georgia's ROVER system is the state's official tool. You can order a Jeff Davis County death certificate through ROVER by making an account and entering the deceased person's details. It handles records from 1919 forward. VitalChek and GO Certificates are approved vendors that also process online orders with extra service fees.

For historical research, the Georgia Archives keeps older death records. They have a free digital collection of death certificates from 1919 to 1927. The FamilySearch Georgia Death Index is another free tool covering 1933 to 1998. Both are useful for genealogists looking into Jeff Davis County family lines.

Eligibility for Jeff Davis County Death Certificates

Certified death certificates from Jeff Davis County are only available to people with a direct and tangible interest. Under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-15, this means the spouse, parents, children, grandchildren, or legal representatives. Funeral directors can get copies too.

If you don't fit those categories, you can request a plain paper copy. The Social Security number is taken off, and the cause of death may be left out. These copies work for research but have no legal weight. Georgia Rules 511-1-3 cover the complete eligibility details.

Jeff Davis County Death Records by Mail

Mail requests for Jeff Davis County death records go to the Probate Court at 14 Jeff Davis St., Suite 210, Hazlehurst, GA 31539. Include the full name and date of death, your relationship to the deceased, a copy of your ID, and payment of $25.00 by money order or certified check.

The state office at 1680 Phoenix Blvd Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349, also processes mail requests. Call (404) 679-4702 for questions. State requests take 8 to 10 weeks. The Jeff Davis County Probate Court is generally faster for mail responses, around 2 to 4 weeks.

Note: Always include a return address and phone number so the office can reach you if there is a problem with your request.

The Jeff Davis County Probate Court page is shown below.

The Georgia Department of Public Health website lists the Jeff Davis County Probate Court for vital records.

This shows the Jeff Davis County Probate Court location and the death certificate services offered in Hazlehurst.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Jeff Davis County. Check nearby offices if the death may have been filed in a different county.