Morgan County Death Index
Morgan County death records are handled by the Health Department in Madison. The office serves as the local registrar for vital records in Morgan County and sits on South Main Street. It is one of the Northeast Health District counties where the health department manages death certificates instead of the probate court. You can request copies in person, send a mail request, or search through Georgia's online tools. This page explains the process, fees, and resources available for finding Morgan County death index records.
Morgan County Death Index Facts
Morgan County Health Department
The Morgan County Health Department is at 2005 South Main Street, Suite 200, Madison, GA 30650. This office handles death certificate requests for Morgan County. Walk-in visits are the fastest way to get a copy. Bring a valid photo ID and know the full name and date of death for the person you are looking up. Staff can search records and print a certified copy during your visit.
Morgan County is part of the Northeast Health District, which manages vital records for several counties in northeast Georgia. The district website has details on birth and death certificate services. If the Madison office cannot find a record, the district-level staff may be able to help locate it. Calling ahead is always a good idea to make sure the record is on file.
| Office | Morgan County Health Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 2005 South Main Street, Suite 200, Madison, GA 30650 |
| District | Northeast Health District |
Note: Call the Morgan County Health Department before visiting to confirm hours and make sure the record you need is on file.
Death Certificate Fees in Morgan County
A certified death certificate from Morgan County costs $25.00. Each extra copy is $5.00 when ordered at the same time. These fees are standard across Georgia, set by O.C.G.A. § 31-10-26. Cash, credit, and debit cards work for in-person requests. Money orders and certified checks are accepted for mail orders. Personal checks are not taken.
The $5.00 additional copy rate only applies to the same transaction. A new request later means paying $25.00 again. People in Morgan County handling estate or insurance matters usually order two or three copies at once to have enough for all the agencies that need them.
Search Morgan County Death Records Online
You can search for Morgan County death records without leaving home. Georgia's ROVER system lets you order death certificates online. Set up an account, enter the details, and submit your request. ROVER covers Georgia deaths from 1919 to the present. Delivery takes a few weeks by mail.
VitalChek is another way to order. It charges an extra service fee but processes requests quickly. GO Certificates is a third authorized online service. All three can pull Morgan County death records from the state database.
Historical records are available through the Georgia Archives. They have a digital collection of death records from 1919 to 1927 online for free. The FamilySearch Georgia Death Index covers 1933 through 1998 at no charge. Both are useful for Morgan County family history research.
Who Can Get Morgan County Death Certificates
Georgia law restricts certified death certificates to certain people. O.C.G.A. § 31-10-15 says you need a direct and tangible interest in the record. Spouses, parents, children, and legal representatives qualify. Funeral directors involved in the case can also get copies. For estate or insurance work in Morgan County, bring documents that show your connection to the deceased.
Informational copies are available to anyone who asks. These are not certified for legal use. They show the same facts but are marked as informational. Genealogists and family history researchers use these often. The Georgia Rules 511-1-3 have the full list of who qualifies for each copy type.
Morgan County Death Records by Mail
Mail requests go to the Morgan County Health Department at 2005 South Main Street, Suite 200, Madison, GA 30650. Include a money order or certified check for $25.00 payable to the Morgan County Health Department. Provide the deceased person's full name, date of death or a range, and your relationship. Attach a copy of your photo ID.
The state vital records 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 mail requests take 8 to 10 weeks. The Morgan County office usually responds in 2 to 4 weeks. Visiting the Madison office in person is the fastest way to get a death certificate.
The Morgan County Health Department page is shown below.
The Georgia Department of Public Health website lists the Morgan County Health Department and its vital records services.
This page shows the Madison office location, contact information, and the vital records services offered at the Morgan County Health Department.
Nearby Counties
These counties share a border with Morgan County. If you are not sure where a death was recorded, check the offices next door.