Monroe County Death Records
Monroe County death index records are managed by the Probate Court in Forsyth. The court handles death certificate requests for anyone who died within Monroe County. It is on West Main Street in downtown Forsyth and is part of the North Central Health District. You can request a copy in person, by mail, or through state online portals. This guide covers how to search the Monroe County death index, what fees apply, who is eligible, and where to find older death records linked to this county.
Monroe County Death Index Facts
Monroe County Probate Court
The Monroe County Probate Court is at 15 West Main Street in Forsyth, GA 31029. Walk-in requests are the fastest method for getting a death certificate. Bring your photo ID and the full name and date of death for the person on the record. Staff can search the files and print a certified copy while you wait.
Monroe County falls under the North Central Health District, which covers several counties in central Georgia. The district keeps its own vital records and can help if the Forsyth office has trouble finding a specific record. It is worth calling the Probate Court before your visit to make sure the record is on file and to confirm the hours of operation for that day.
| Office | Monroe County Probate Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 15 West Main Street, Forsyth, GA 31029 |
| District | North Central Health District |
Note: The Monroe County Probate Court may close for local holidays that differ from the state schedule.
Death Certificate Fees in Monroe County
Certified death certificates from Monroe County cost $25.00 for the first copy. Extra copies are $5.00 each if you order them at the same time. These fees come from O.C.G.A. § 31-10-26 and apply at every county office in the state. Cash works for walk-in visits. Debit and credit cards are accepted too. For mail requests, send a money order or certified check. Personal checks are not accepted at the Monroe County Probate Court.
Get all your copies during one visit. The $5.00 rate for extras only applies when they are part of the same order. Coming back another day means paying the full $25.00 again. Two or three copies are usually enough for estate and insurance needs in Monroe County.
How to Search Monroe County Death Index
The Probate Court in Forsyth can look up death records by name and date. That is the most direct way. Online tools from the state offer another path.
Georgia's ROVER system lets you order death certificates online. You make an account, type in the deceased person's details, and submit the request. ROVER covers deaths in Georgia from 1919 to the present. Processing and mail delivery take a few weeks. VitalChek is another option that adds a service fee for faster processing. GO Certificates also handles Georgia death certificate orders. All three services can access Monroe County death records through the statewide database.
Historical death records from Monroe County are available through the Georgia Archives. The Archives has a digital collection of death records from 1919 to 1927 that is free to browse. The FamilySearch Georgia Death Index spans 1933 through 1998 and is also free.
Who Can Get Monroe County Death Records
Georgia restricts who can receive certified death certificates. Under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-15, you must have a direct and tangible interest in the record. Spouses, parents, children, and legal representatives of the deceased all qualify. Funeral directors who handled the case can request copies as well. For estate or insurance work in Monroe County, bring documents proving your role or connection.
Anyone can get an informational copy. These copies are not certified and cannot be used for legal purposes. They show the same data but are marked as informational only. Researchers and genealogists often use these from Monroe County records. The Georgia Rules 511-1-3 list the full eligibility criteria for each type of copy.
Monroe County Death Records by Mail
Mail requests for Monroe County death records go to the Probate Court at 15 West Main Street, Forsyth, GA 31029. Include a money order or certified check for $25.00 payable to Monroe County Probate Court. Provide the full name of the deceased, date of death or a range of years, and your relationship. Attach a copy of your photo ID.
You can also mail requests to the state office at Georgia Department of Public Health, Vital Records, 1680 Phoenix Blvd Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349. The phone number is (404) 679-4702. State requests take 8 to 10 weeks. The Monroe County Probate Court usually responds in 2 to 4 weeks. A walk-in visit to Forsyth is the fastest option if you need the record right away.
The Monroe County Probate Court page is shown below.
The Georgia Department of Public Health website lists the Monroe County Probate Court and its vital records services.
This page displays the Forsyth office location, hours, and the vital records services offered at the Monroe County Probate Court.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Monroe County. If a death may have been filed elsewhere, check the neighboring offices.