Access Montgomery County Death Index

Montgomery County death records are kept at the Probate Court in Mount Vernon. The court serves as the local registrar for death certificates and other vital records in Montgomery County. It is on Railroad Avenue and handles requests from family members, legal representatives, and the public. You can search for death records in person, request copies by mail, or use online state tools. This page covers all the ways to get Montgomery County death certificates, the costs involved, and where to look for historical records.

Montgomery County Probate Court

The Montgomery County Probate Court is located at 400 Railroad Avenue in Mount Vernon, GA 30445. This is the office that issues death certificates for Montgomery County. Walk-in visits work best if you need a copy fast. Bring a valid photo ID and the full name and date of death for the person on the record. The clerk can search the files and print a certified copy during your visit.

Montgomery County is served by the Southeast Health District. The district covers several counties in the southeastern part of the state and maintains vital records for the region. If the Mount Vernon office does not have a specific death record, the state vital records office in Atlanta may have it on file. Call ahead to check before you make the trip.

Fees for Montgomery County Death Certificates

A certified death certificate from Montgomery County costs $25.00 for the first copy. Additional copies ordered at the same time are $5.00 each. O.C.G.A. § 31-10-26 sets these fees for all counties in Georgia. Cash, debit, and credit cards are accepted for walk-in requests. Money orders and certified checks work for mail orders. Personal checks are not taken at the Montgomery County Probate Court.

The extra copy rate of $5.00 only applies during the same visit or same mail request. A new request means the full $25.00 again. If you need multiple copies for estate or insurance purposes in Montgomery County, order them all at once.

Note: Keep your receipt from the Montgomery County Probate Court in case you need to reference your order later.

How to Search Montgomery County Death Records

There are a few ways to search for death records in Montgomery County. The Probate Court in Mount Vernon does direct lookups. Staff search by name and date of death. You also have online options.

Georgia's ROVER system is the state's online platform for death certificate orders. Create an account, enter the details for the person you need, and submit. ROVER covers deaths in Georgia from 1919 to the present. Delivery by mail takes a few weeks. VitalChek is another choice with faster turnaround but an added service fee. GO Certificates is a third online option. All three can pull Montgomery County death records from the statewide database.

For historical death records, the Georgia Archives holds older files. A digital collection covers 1919 to 1927 and is free to browse. The FamilySearch Georgia Death Index covers 1933 through 1998 at no cost.

Who Can Get Montgomery County Death Records

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

Anyone can get an informational copy of a death record. These are not certified and carry no legal weight. They show the facts on file but are stamped as informational. Genealogists and researchers use them for family history work. Georgia Rules 511-1-3 explain the full eligibility breakdown.

Montgomery County Vital Records by Mail

You can request Montgomery County death records by mail. Send your letter to the Probate Court at 400 Railroad Avenue, Mount Vernon, GA 30445. Include a money order or certified check for $25.00 payable to Montgomery County Probate Court. Write the full name of the deceased, date of death or a range, and your relationship. Add a copy of your photo ID.

State mail requests go to Georgia Department of Public Health, Vital Records, 1680 Phoenix Blvd Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349. The phone number is (404) 679-4702. The state office takes 8 to 10 weeks for mail orders. The Montgomery County Probate Court is typically faster, around 2 to 4 weeks. Walk-in visits to Mount Vernon are the quickest way to get a copy.

The Montgomery County Probate Court page is shown below.

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

This page shows the Mount Vernon office address, contact details, and the types of vital records available at the Montgomery County Probate Court.

Nearby Counties

These counties share a border with Montgomery County. Check their offices if you are unsure where a death was filed.