Lamar County Death Index Search
Death index records for Lamar County are kept at the Probate Court in Barnesville. The Lamar County Probate Court processes all death certificate requests for the county. If you need a certified copy for legal or personal reasons, this is the local office to visit. State death records go back to 1919 in Georgia, and Lamar County may have some older files on hand. This page walks through how to get Lamar County death certificates, the cost, who qualifies, and where to search for historical death records online.
Lamar County Death Index Facts
Lamar County Probate Court Office
The Lamar County Probate Court sits at 326 Thomaston Street, Barnesville, GA 30204. This is where you go for death certificates in Lamar County. Walk-in visits are the quickest way to get a copy. Bring a photo ID and the name and date of death for the person you need.
Staff at the Lamar County Probate Court search the death index and can usually print a certified copy while you wait. The process is straightforward. If the death happened in another county, the record will be filed there instead. But the Lamar County staff can point you to the right office if needed. Calling ahead helps you avoid a wasted trip, especially if you are not sure whether the death was recorded in Lamar County.
The Probate Court handles birth and marriage records too. Death certificate requests are one of the more common services people use. The office in Barnesville serves all of Lamar County.
| Office | Lamar County Probate Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 326 Thomaston Street, Barnesville, GA 30204 |
| Type | Probate Court |
Lamar County Death Record Fees
Lamar County charges $25.00 for the first certified death certificate. 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 apply at every county office in Georgia.
Cash is accepted for walk-in visits. Credit and debit cards work too. For mail requests, send a money order or certified check. Personal checks are never accepted. The fee is not refundable even if no record is found. If you need more than one copy for estate or insurance purposes, ordering them together saves money since you avoid the $25.00 charge on repeat visits.
Note: The $5.00 additional copy rate only applies to copies ordered in the same transaction at the Lamar County Probate Court.
How to Search Lamar County Death Index
The Probate Court in Barnesville is the first stop for searching Lamar County death records in person. Staff search by name and date of death. But you also have online choices.
Georgia's ROVER system is the state's online vital records portal. You can order Lamar County death certificates through ROVER after making an account. It covers deaths from 1919 to the present. VitalChek and GO Certificates are two approved vendors that also handle orders online, each with their own service fees. Processing takes several weeks no matter which service you use.
For historical Lamar County death records, the Georgia Archives holds early files. A free digital collection of death certificates from 1919 to 1927 is available online. The FamilySearch Georgia Death Index spans 1933 to 1998 and is free to use as well.
Who Can Get Lamar County Death Certificates
Georgia law limits certified death certificates to those with a direct and tangible interest. O.C.G.A. § 31-10-15 says that spouses, parents, children, grandchildren, and legal representatives qualify. Funeral directors who handled the case also have access.
Everyone else can still get a plain paper copy from Lamar County. The Social Security number is removed on these copies. Cause of death may not be shown either. These informational copies work for research and family history but have no legal weight. Georgia Rules 511-1-3 cover the full eligibility details.
Mail Requests for Lamar County Death Records
You can mail a request to the Lamar County Probate Court at 326 Thomaston Street, Barnesville, GA 30204. Include the deceased person's name, date of death, your relationship, a photo ID copy, and a money order or certified check for $25.00.
The state office at 1680 Phoenix Blvd Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349, also handles mail requests. Call (404) 679-4702 for assistance. State requests take 8 to 10 weeks. The Lamar County Probate Court is usually quicker, around 2 to 4 weeks for mail responses.
The Lamar County Probate Court page is shown below.
The Georgia Department of Public Health website lists the Lamar County Probate Court for vital records.
This page shows the Lamar County Probate Court location in Barnesville and the types of death records services offered.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Lamar County. If you need to check another county for a death record, try these offices.