Madison County Death Records Search
Death records in Madison County are managed through the Probate Court in Danielsville. The Madison County Probate Court processes all death certificate requests for the county. Madison County is in northeast Georgia, not far from Athens. If you are looking for a death certificate from this area, the Probate Court in Danielsville is the local office to contact. Georgia's state death records start in 1919, and some Madison County files may date back even further. This page covers how to request death certificates, the fees, who qualifies, and where to search for older Madison County death index records online.
Madison County Death Index Facts
Madison County Probate Court
The Madison County Probate Court is at 91 Albany Avenue Suite 201, Danielsville, GA 30633. This is the office that issues death certificates for Madison County. It is open weekdays during regular business hours.
Walk-in visits are the quickest way to get a copy. Bring a valid photo ID and the full name and date of death of the person whose record you are searching for. The staff at the Madison County Probate Court can look up the death index and print a certified copy while you are there. If the death was filed in another county, they can help you figure out where to look next. Many Madison County residents use hospitals in Athens, which is in Clarke County, so some deaths may be filed there.
The Probate Court also manages birth and marriage records for Madison County. Death certificate requests are one of the most frequent services at this office.
| Office | Madison County Probate Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 91 Albany Avenue Suite 201, Danielsville, GA 30633 |
| Type | Probate Court |
Fees for Madison County Death Records
Madison 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 set by O.C.G.A. § 31-10-26 and are the same in every Georgia county.
Cash, credit cards, and debit cards work at the Madison County Probate Court. Mail requests require a certified check or money order. Personal checks are not accepted. The fee is non-refundable even if the death record is not found. Order all the copies you need at once since coming back later costs $25.00 each time.
Note: Fees apply even when the Madison County death record search returns no results.
How to Find Madison County Death Index Records
Visiting the Probate Court in Danielsville is the most direct way. Staff there search by name and date of death. Online options are available too.
Georgia's ROVER system is the state's online ordering platform. You create an account, enter the deceased person's details, and pay with a credit card. ROVER covers deaths from 1919 to the present. VitalChek and GO Certificates are state-approved vendors that also process online orders. Both add their own fees on top of the state price. All three can pull Madison County death records from the central state database.
For historical Madison County death records, check the Georgia Archives. The digital death certificates from 1919 to 1927 are free to access. The FamilySearch Georgia Death Index spans 1933 to 1998 and costs nothing to use.
Who Can Get Madison County Death Certificates
Certified copies of death certificates from Madison County are restricted by O.C.G.A. § 31-10-15. You must have a direct and tangible interest. Spouses, parents, adult children, grandchildren, and legal representatives qualify. Funeral directors do too.
Plain paper copies are open to anyone. The Social Security number is taken off these copies. Cause of death may be omitted as well. These work for research and genealogy but have no legal standing. Georgia Rules 511-1-3 list the complete eligibility rules for both types of copies from Madison County.
Madison County Death Records by Mail
Send your request to the Madison County Probate Court at 91 Albany Avenue Suite 201, Danielsville, GA 30633. Include the name of the deceased, date of death, your relationship, a copy of your ID, and a money order or certified check for $25.00.
You can also send a mail request to the state office at Georgia Department of Public Health, Vital Records, 1680 Phoenix Blvd Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349. Call (404) 679-4702 for questions. State mail requests take 8 to 10 weeks. The Madison County Probate Court is typically faster, around 2 to 4 weeks.
The Madison County Probate Court page is shown below.
The Georgia Department of Public Health website lists the Madison County Probate Court and its vital records services.
This shows the Madison County Probate Court office in Danielsville and the death certificate services it offers.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Madison County. Check them if you think a death may have been filed in a nearby area.