Miller County Death Index
Miller County death records are filed at the Probate Court in Colquitt. The court handles all death certificate requests for deaths that took place in Miller County. It sits on South First Street in downtown Colquitt and falls within the Southwest Health District. You can get a copy in person, by mail, or through state online services. This page explains the full process for searching the Miller County death index, what fees to expect, and where to look for historical death records connected to Miller County, Georgia.
Miller County Death Index Facts
Miller County Probate Court
The Miller County Probate Court issues death certificates for the county. The address is 155 South First Street, Room 110, Colquitt, GA 39837. Walk-in visits are the fastest way to get a certified copy. You will need a valid photo ID and the full name and date of death of the person whose record you want. The clerk can pull the record and print a copy for you while you wait.
Miller County is part of the Southwest Health District. This district covers a large area in southwest Georgia. If the Colquitt office cannot locate a death record, the district or state office may have it. A phone call to the Probate Court before you drive out can save time. Ask the clerk whether the record is on file and what payment methods they take that day.
| Office | Miller County Probate Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 155 South First Street, Room 110, Colquitt, GA 39837 |
| District | Southwest Health District |
Note: Miller County Probate Court hours may vary, so call ahead to confirm before visiting.
Fees for Miller County Death Certificates
A certified death certificate from Miller County costs $25.00. Extra copies are $5.00 each when ordered at the same time. O.C.G.A. § 31-10-26 sets these fees for all Georgia counties. Cash works for walk-in requests. Credit and debit cards are also accepted. Mail requests need a money order or certified check. The Miller County Probate Court does not take personal checks.
Order all copies at once to save money. The $5.00 rate applies only to the same transaction. A separate request means the full $25.00 fee again. People handling estates or insurance claims in Miller County usually get a few extra copies to avoid repeat trips to Colquitt.
How to Search Miller County Death Index
You can search for death records in Miller County several ways. The Probate Court in Colquitt does direct lookups by name and date. Online state tools give you access from home too.
Georgia's ROVER system handles online death certificate orders. Create an account, enter the details, and submit. ROVER covers deaths in Georgia from 1919 to the present. Mail delivery takes a few weeks. VitalChek is another route with faster processing but an added service fee. GO Certificates also processes Georgia death certificate orders online. Any of these three services can retrieve Miller County death records from the state files.
For older records tied to Miller County, check the Georgia Archives. They have files going back decades. A digital set of death records from 1919 to 1927 is free to browse online. The FamilySearch Georgia Death Index covers 1933 through 1998 and is free to use as well.
Who Can Get Miller County Death Records
State law limits who can receive a certified death certificate. O.C.G.A. § 31-10-15 requires a direct and tangible interest. Spouses, parents, children, and legal representatives of the deceased qualify. Funeral directors who handled the case can request copies too. If you are working on a legal matter in Miller County such as an estate or insurance claim, you may need to show documentation of your role.
Informational copies are available to anyone. These are not certified and have no legal standing. They show the basic facts on file and are marked as informational. Genealogists and family researchers often use these from Miller County death records. The full rules appear in Georgia Rules 511-1-3.
Miller County Vital Records by Mail
To get Miller County death records by mail, send your request to the Probate Court at 155 South First Street, Room 110, Colquitt, GA 39837. Include a money order or certified check for $25.00 made out to Miller County Probate Court. Write the full name of the deceased, the date of death or a range, and your connection to that person. Include a copy of your photo ID.
The state vital records office takes mail requests too. Mail those to Georgia Department of Public Health, Vital Records, 1680 Phoenix Blvd Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349. The phone number is (404) 679-4702. State mail requests take 8 to 10 weeks. The Miller County Probate Court usually responds faster, often within 2 to 4 weeks. For the quickest service, visit the Colquitt office in person.
The Miller County Probate Court page is shown below.
The Georgia Department of Public Health website lists the Miller County Probate Court and its vital records services.
This page shows the Colquitt office location, contact details, and the types of vital records available at the Miller County Probate Court.
Nearby Counties
These counties share a border with Miller County. If you are unsure where a death was filed, check the neighboring offices.