Search McIntosh County Death Index

McIntosh County death records are managed by the Health Department in Darien. If you need to find a death certificate for someone who passed in McIntosh County, that office is the place to start. It is part of the Coastal Health District and sits on North Way in Darien. You can visit in person, send a request by mail, or use state-level online tools. This page covers the steps to search for McIntosh County death index records, the fees you should expect, and how to access older records that may be held at the state level.

McIntosh County Health Department

The McIntosh County Health Department handles death certificates in Darien. The office address is 310 North Way, Suite 101, Darien, GA 31305. Walk-in visits work best when you need a copy fast. Bring a valid photo ID and know the full name and date of death for the person you are looking up. Staff can search the records and print a certified copy on the spot in most cases.

This office is part of the Coastal Health District. The district serves several coastal Georgia counties and keeps its own vital records files. If the McIntosh County office has trouble finding a record, the district may be able to help. Call ahead to check if a death record is on file before making the trip to Darien.

Fees for McIntosh County Death Certificates

Death certificates from McIntosh County cost $25.00 for the first certified copy. Additional copies are $5.00 each when ordered at the same time. These fees are set statewide by O.C.G.A. § 31-10-26. Cash, debit cards, and credit cards work for walk-in requests. Money orders and certified checks are accepted for mail orders. Personal checks are not accepted.

The $5.00 rate for extra copies only applies to the same visit or the same mail request. If you come back later, you pay the full $25.00 again. Most people who handle estates or insurance claims in McIntosh County order two or three copies at once. That way they have enough for banks, courts, and other agencies that may need a certified copy.

Note: Fees apply the same way whether you go through the McIntosh County office or the state vital records office in Atlanta.

How to Search McIntosh County Death Records

There are a few ways to look up death records in McIntosh County. The Health Department in Darien is the most direct option. Staff can search by name and date. You can also use state tools from home.

Georgia's ROVER system lets you order death certificates online from anywhere. Create an account and enter the details for the person whose record you want. ROVER works for Georgia deaths from 1919 to now. It takes a few weeks for delivery by mail. VitalChek is another option. It adds a service fee but processes orders quickly. GO Certificates is a third choice for online orders. All three services can pull McIntosh County death records from the statewide database.

For historical records, the Georgia Archives holds death records going back many decades. A digital collection covers 1919 to 1927 and is free to browse. The FamilySearch Georgia Death Index spans 1933 to 1998 at no cost.

Who Can Get McIntosh County Death Records

Georgia law restricts certified death certificates to people with a direct interest in the record. Under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-15, spouses, parents, children, and legal representatives of the deceased can get certified copies. Funeral directors who handled the arrangements also qualify. If you are settling an estate or filing an insurance claim in McIntosh County, bring proof of your role.

Anyone can request an informational copy. These are not certified and cannot be used for legal purposes. They show the same facts but are marked as informational only. Researchers and genealogists use these copies often. The Georgia Rules 511-1-3 explain the full breakdown of who qualifies for each type of copy.

McIntosh County Vital Records by Mail

You can request McIntosh County death records by mail. Send your letter to the Health Department at 310 North Way, Suite 101, Darien, GA 31305. Include a money order or certified check for $25.00 made out to the McIntosh County Health Department. Write the full name of the deceased, date of death or a range if you are unsure, and your relationship to the person. Attach a copy of your photo ID.

The state office also takes mail requests. Send those to Georgia Department of Public Health, Vital Records, 1680 Phoenix Blvd Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349. Call (404) 679-4702 for questions. State requests take 8 to 10 weeks. The McIntosh County office is usually faster. If you need a copy right away, visiting the Darien office in person is the quickest path.

The McIntosh County Health Department page is shown below.

The Georgia Department of Public Health website lists the McIntosh County Health Department and its vital records services.

This page shows the office location, contact info, and the types of vital records available at the McIntosh County Health Department in Darien.

Nearby Counties

These counties border McIntosh County. If you are unsure where a death was recorded, check the neighboring county offices as well.