Lee County Death Records Lookup
Death index records in Lee County are managed by the Probate Court in Leesburg. The Lee County Probate Court handles all death certificate requests for the county. Lee County sits in southwest Georgia near Albany and has seen steady growth in recent years. If you need to search for a death record from Lee County, the Probate Court is your local starting point. State-level death records in Georgia go back to 1919. This page covers the steps to get a death certificate, the fees involved, who is eligible, and where to look for historical Lee County death records.
Lee County Death Index Facts
Lee County Probate Court Details
The Lee County Probate Court is at 100 Leslie Highway, Leesburg, GA 31763. This is where you go for death certificates in Lee County. The Probate Court operates during regular weekday business hours.
Walk-in requests are typically processed the same day. Bring your photo ID and know the full name and date of death for the person whose record you want. Staff at the Lee County Probate Court will search the death index and print a certified copy while you are there. If the death happened outside of Lee County, the record would be filed in the county where it occurred. Many Lee County residents use medical facilities in nearby Albany, which is in Dougherty County, so some deaths may be on file there instead.
| Office | Lee County Probate Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 Leslie Highway, Leesburg, GA 31763 |
| Type | Probate Court |
Note: Lee County Probate Court hours may change during holiday weeks, so call ahead to confirm.
Death Certificate Fees in Lee County
Lee County death certificates cost $25.00 for the first certified copy. Additional copies are $5.00 each if ordered at the same time. This pricing comes from O.C.G.A. § 31-10-26, which applies across all of Georgia.
Cash, credit cards, and debit cards work at the Probate Court. Mail requests need a certified check or money order. Personal checks are not accepted. The fee is non-refundable even when no record is found. You get a not-on-file letter instead. If you need multiple copies, order them all at once to avoid paying the full $25.00 each time you return.
How to Search Lee County Death Index
The Probate Court in Leesburg is the fastest local option. Staff search by name and date of death. Online tools are also available for people who cannot make it to the office.
Georgia's ROVER system is the official online portal for ordering death certificates. You create an account, enter the deceased person's details, and pay with a credit card. ROVER handles deaths from 1919 on. Two state-approved vendors, VitalChek and GO Certificates, also process online orders. Both add their own service fees. All three can access Lee County death records from the central state database.
For historical research, the Georgia Archives holds older death records. They have a free digital collection of death certificates from 1919 to 1927. The FamilySearch Georgia Death Index covers 1933 to 1998 at no cost. Both resources are useful for genealogy work on Lee County families.
Eligibility for Lee County Death Records
Certified death certificates from Lee County require a direct and tangible interest under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-15. This includes the spouse, parents, adult children, grandchildren, and legal representatives. Funeral directors qualify too.
Anyone can request a plain paper copy. These do not include the Social Security number and may leave out the cause of death. They have no legal weight but are fine for research. Georgia Rules 511-1-3 cover the full eligibility requirements for both types of copies.
Lee County Death Records by Mail
Mail requests for Lee County death records go to the Probate Court at 100 Leslie Highway, Leesburg, GA 31763. Include the deceased person's full name, date of death, your relationship, a photo ID copy, and a certified check or money order for $25.00.
The state office at 1680 Phoenix Blvd Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349, also handles mail requests. Phone: (404) 679-4702. State mail requests take 8 to 10 weeks. The Lee County Probate Court usually processes mail requests within 2 to 4 weeks.
The Georgia DPH fees page is shown below.
The Georgia Department of Public Health fees page lists the current cost for death certificates across all Georgia counties including Lee County.
This page confirms the $25.00 fee for the first certified copy and $5.00 for each additional copy ordered from Lee County or any other Georgia county.
Nearby Counties
These counties sit next to Lee County. Check them if the death you are searching for might be filed in a neighboring county.