Lincoln County Death Records
Death records for Lincoln County are kept at the Health Department in Lincolnton. The Lincoln County Health Department is part of the East Central Health District and processes all death certificate requests for the county. Lincoln County sits along the South Carolina border near Clarks Hill Lake. If you need to search for a death record from this area, the Health Department is the local office to contact. State death records in Georgia start in 1919, though some Lincoln County files may be older. This page explains how to request death certificates, the cost, who can get them, and where to find historical death index records.
Lincoln County Death Index Facts
Lincoln County Health Department
The Lincoln County Health Department is at 160 B School Street, Lincolnton, GA 30817. This is the main office for death certificates in Lincoln County. Walk-in visits are the quickest way to get a copy. Bring your photo ID and the name and date of death of the person you are looking for.
The Lincoln County Health Department falls under the East Central Health District, which covers several counties in east Georgia. Staff can search the death index and print a certified copy while you wait. If you call ahead, they can tell you if a record is on file before you drive out. Lincoln County is small, so the office may not be open every day of the week. Calling first is a good idea.
| Office | Lincoln County Health Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 160 B School Street, Lincolnton, GA 30817 |
| District | East Central Health District |
Note: Lincoln County Health Department hours may be limited, so always call before visiting.
Fees for Lincoln County Death Records
Lincoln County death certificates cost $25.00 for the first certified copy. Each extra copy is $5.00 when ordered at the same time. These fees are mandated by O.C.G.A. § 31-10-26 and are the same across all Georgia counties.
Cash works for in-person visits. Credit and debit cards are accepted too. Mail requests need a money order or certified check. Personal checks are not accepted. The fee is non-refundable even if no record turns up. You will get a not-on-file letter instead. If you need more than one copy, order them together to take advantage of the $5.00 additional copy price.
Searching Lincoln County Death Index Online
If you cannot visit the Health Department in Lincolnton, online tools let you search for Lincoln County death records from home.
Georgia's ROVER system is the state's online ordering platform. Make an account, enter the deceased person's details, and pay with a credit card. ROVER handles Georgia deaths from 1919 to the present. VitalChek and GO Certificates are state-approved vendors that also take online orders. Both add service fees on top of the state price. All three can access Lincoln County death records from the central database. Processing takes several weeks.
For historical death records from Lincoln County, the Georgia Archives is the best source. The digital collection of death certificates from 1919 to 1927 is free online. The FamilySearch Georgia Death Index covers 1933 to 1998 and is free to use.
Who Can Get Lincoln County Death Certificates
Georgia law under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-15 limits certified death certificates to people with a direct and tangible interest. This includes the spouse, parents, adult children, grandchildren, and legal representatives. Funeral directors also qualify.
Plain paper copies are open to anyone. The Social Security number is removed on these versions. Cause of death may be omitted as well. These work for research and genealogy but carry no legal standing. Georgia Rules 511-1-3 detail the full eligibility rules for both types of copies from Lincoln County.
Lincoln County Death Records by Mail
Mail your request to the Lincoln County Health Department at 160 B School Street, Lincolnton, GA 30817. Include the name of the deceased, 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 accepts mail requests. Call (404) 679-4702 for questions. State mail requests take 8 to 10 weeks. The Lincoln County Health Department usually responds within 2 to 4 weeks.
The Georgia DPH online ordering page is shown below.
The Georgia Department of Public Health online ordering page shows the approved methods for ordering Lincoln County death certificates online.
This page lists ROVER, VitalChek, and GO Certificates as the approved online services for requesting death certificates from Lincoln County and all other Georgia counties.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Lincoln County. Check them if you are not sure where a death record was filed.