Search Liberty County Death Records
Death index records for Liberty County are kept at the Probate Court in Hinesville. The Liberty County Probate Court is the local office that processes all death certificate requests. Liberty County is home to Fort Stewart, which means the area has a mix of military and civilian residents. If you need a death certificate from Liberty County, the Probate Court is where to start. Georgia state death records begin in 1919, and local files may be older in some cases. This page explains how to get death certificates, fees, eligibility, and online search options for Liberty County death records.
Liberty County Death Index Facts
Liberty County Probate Court
The Liberty County Probate Court is at 201 South Main Street, Suite 2200, Hinesville, GA 31313. This is the office that issues death certificates for Liberty County. It is open during regular weekday hours.
Walk-in requests are processed the same day in most cases. Bring a valid photo ID and the full name and date of death of the person you need. Staff search the death index and print a certified copy while you wait. Liberty County sees a lot of traffic due to the military presence at Fort Stewart. If the death happened on the military base, the record may still be filed with the county. But some military deaths are handled through federal channels, so check with the staff if you are not sure.
Deaths in Georgia are filed in the county where they took place. Someone who lived in Liberty County but died at a hospital in Chatham County would have their record on file there instead. The Probate Court staff can help you figure out where to look.
| Office | Liberty County Probate Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 201 South Main Street, Suite 2200, Hinesville, GA 31313 |
| Type | Probate Court |
Death Certificate Fees in Liberty County
Liberty County death certificates cost $25.00 for the first certified copy. Each additional copy is $5.00 when ordered at the same time. O.C.G.A. § 31-10-26 sets these fees for all counties in Georgia.
Cash, credit cards, and debit cards are accepted at the Probate Court. For mail requests, use a money order or certified check. Personal checks are not accepted. The fee is non-refundable if the record cannot be found. Order all copies you need in one visit to save money.
Note: The $5.00 rate for extra copies only applies when you order them during the same visit or mail request from Liberty County.
How to Find Liberty County Death Records
The Probate Court in Hinesville is the direct option. Online tools are available too.
Georgia's ROVER lets you order death certificates online. You set up an account, enter the details, and pay by credit card. ROVER works for Georgia deaths from 1919 forward. VitalChek and GO Certificates are state-approved vendors that process online orders with extra service fees. All three can access Liberty County death records from the state database. Processing takes several weeks for any online order.
Historical death records for Liberty County are at the Georgia Archives. The digital death certificates from 1919 to 1927 are free to view. The FamilySearch Georgia Death Index covers 1933 to 1998 and is also free. Both are good for family history research in Liberty County.
Eligibility for Liberty County Death Certificates
Under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-15, certified copies of death certificates require a direct and tangible interest. Spouses, parents, adult children, grandchildren, and legal representatives qualify. Funeral directors do too.
Anyone can get a plain paper copy from Liberty County. These have the Social Security number taken out and may omit the cause of death. Researchers and genealogists use these copies for family work. Georgia Rules 511-1-3 have the full eligibility details for both types of death record copies.
Liberty County Death Records by Mail
Send mail requests to the Liberty County Probate Court at 201 South Main Street, Suite 2200, Hinesville, GA 31313. 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 processes mail requests. Phone: (404) 679-4702. State mail requests take 8 to 10 weeks. The Liberty County Probate Court is usually quicker, around 2 to 4 weeks.
The Georgia DPH death records page is shown below.
The Georgia Department of Public Health death records page provides information on how to request death certificates from Liberty County and all other Georgia counties.
This page covers the statewide process for requesting death certificates, including instructions that apply to Liberty County.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Liberty County. Check them if you think a death may have been filed in a neighboring area.