Johnson County Death Records
Death index records in Johnson County are managed by the Probate Court in Wrightsville. The Johnson County Probate Court is the local office for all death certificate requests. If you need a record for estate work, insurance claims, or family research, this office can help. You can visit in person, send a mail request, or use online state tools. Georgia death records at the state level date back to 1919, though the Johnson County Probate Court may hold some older files. This guide explains the steps to get a death certificate, fees, eligibility, and online search options for Johnson County.
Johnson County Death Index Facts
Johnson County Probate Court Details
The Johnson County Probate Court is located at 2557 E. Elm Street, Wrightsville, GA 31096. This is where Johnson County death certificates are issued. The Probate Court is open on weekdays during regular business hours.
When you visit, bring a valid photo ID along with the full name and date of death for the person whose record you need. Staff at the Johnson County Probate Court can search the death index and print a certified copy the same day. If the record is not on file locally, they may suggest trying the state office in Atlanta or checking a neighboring county. Deaths are filed where they happen, not where the person lived, so a Johnson County resident who died in another county would have their record there.
| Office | Johnson County Probate Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 2557 E. Elm Street, Wrightsville, GA 31096 |
| Type | Probate Court |
Johnson County Death Certificate Costs
The cost for a Johnson County death certificate is $25.00 for the first certified copy. Additional copies run $5.00 each if ordered at the same time. O.C.G.A. § 31-10-26 sets these fees statewide.
Cash, credit cards, and debit cards all work at the Probate Court window. Mail-in requests need a money order or certified check. Personal checks are not accepted. If a search finds nothing, the fee is not refunded. You will receive a not-on-file letter. Get all the copies you need at once to save money, since each separate visit costs $25.00 per copy.
Note: Fees apply even when the requested Johnson County death record cannot be found.
How to Search Johnson County Death Index
Visiting the Probate Court in Wrightsville is the fastest way to search Johnson County death records. But online options are available too.
Georgia runs the ROVER system, which lets you order death certificates online. You create an account, fill in the details of the deceased person, and pay with a credit card. ROVER covers Georgia deaths from 1919 to the present. Two state-approved third-party sites also work: VitalChek and GO Certificates. Both add service fees. All three can pull Johnson County records from the state database.
For genealogy and historical research, the Georgia Archives holds older death records. Their digital collection of 1919 to 1927 death certificates is free. The FamilySearch Georgia Death Index covers 1933 to 1998 and is also free to search.
Eligibility for Johnson County Death Records
Certified death certificates from Johnson County are restricted by O.C.G.A. § 31-10-15. You must have a direct and tangible interest in the record. The spouse, parents, adult children, grandchildren, and legal representatives qualify. Funeral directors do too.
Anyone can request a plain paper copy. These do not include the Social Security number. They may also omit cause of death. These copies have no legal standing but are fine for research purposes. Georgia Rules 511-1-3 explain all the eligibility rules for certified and informational copies from Johnson County.
Requesting Johnson County Death Records by Mail
Send mail requests to the Johnson County Probate Court at 2557 E. Elm Street, Wrightsville, GA 31096. Include the deceased person's name, date of death, your relationship, a copy of your photo ID, and a certified check or money order for $25.00.
You can also request from the state at Georgia Department of Public Health, Vital Records, 1680 Phoenix Blvd Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349. Call (404) 679-4702 with questions. State requests run 8 to 10 weeks. The Johnson County Probate Court processes mail requests in about 2 to 4 weeks.
The Johnson County Probate Court page is shown below.
The Georgia Department of Public Health website lists the Johnson County Probate Court and its vital records services.
This shows the Johnson County Probate Court location in Wrightsville and the death certificate services it offers.
Nearby Counties
These counties sit next to Johnson County. Check them if you think a death may have been filed nearby.