Murray County Death Records Lookup

Murray County death index records are filed at the Probate Court in Chatsworth. The court handles death certificate requests for deaths that happened in Murray County. Located on Fort Street, the office works under the Northwest Health District and serves as the county's vital records registrar. You can request copies in person, by mail, or through online state services. This page explains how to search for Murray County death records, what fees to expect, and the options for locating historical death index records in this part of Georgia.

Murray County Probate Court

The Murray County Probate Court is at 115 Fort Street in Chatsworth, GA 30705. This is the office to visit for death certificates in Murray County. Walk-in requests are the quickest method. Bring a valid photo ID and the full name and date of death for the person whose record you need. The clerk can look up the file and print a certified copy for you on the spot.

Murray County is part of the Northwest Health District, which covers several counties in northwest Georgia. The district keeps its own set of vital records. If the Chatsworth office cannot find the death record you need, the district or the state office in Atlanta may have it. A phone call before your visit saves time, especially for older records or deaths that may have been filed in another county.

Fees for Murray County Death Certificates

Certified death certificates from Murray County cost $25.00 for the first copy. Each extra copy costs $5.00 when you order them at the same time. O.C.G.A. § 31-10-26 sets these fees for every county in Georgia. Cash, credit, and debit cards work for in-person visits. Mail requests need a money order or certified check. Personal checks are not accepted.

Order all copies at once. The $5.00 discount rate only counts when extras are part of the same request. If you need another copy later, you pay the full $25.00. People handling estate or insurance claims in Murray County usually get a few extras to cover all their needs.

Note: The Murray County Probate Court may have slightly different payment options, so call ahead to confirm.

How to Search Murray County Death Index

You can search for death records in Murray County at the Probate Court in Chatsworth. Staff search by name and date of death. Online state tools are also available.

Georgia's ROVER system handles online death certificate orders for the entire state. Create an account and enter the details for the deceased. ROVER covers deaths from 1919 to now. Delivery by mail takes a few weeks. VitalChek provides faster processing with an added service fee. GO Certificates is another authorized online service. All three can retrieve Murray County death records from the state files.

For historical records, the Georgia Archives is your best bet. They have a digital collection of death records from 1919 to 1927 that you can browse for free. The FamilySearch Georgia Death Index covers 1933 through 1998 and is also free to use.

Who Can Get Murray County Death Records

Georgia law controls access to certified death certificates. O.C.G.A. § 31-10-15 requires a direct and tangible interest. Spouses, parents, children, and legal representatives of the deceased can get certified copies. Funeral directors who handled the case qualify too. If you are working on a legal matter in Murray County, bring proof of your connection to the deceased.

Informational copies are open to everyone. These copies are not certified and have no legal standing. They show the same information but are marked as informational. Genealogists and researchers use them for family history projects. The Georgia Rules 511-1-3 cover the full eligibility rules for both types of copies.

Murray County Vital Records by Mail

Mail requests for Murray County death records go to the Probate Court at 115 Fort Street, Chatsworth, GA 30705. Include a money order or certified check for $25.00 payable to Murray County Probate Court. Write the full name of the deceased, date of death or a range if unsure, and your relationship to the person. Add a photocopy of your ID.

The state vital records office also accepts mail requests. Send 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 requests take 8 to 10 weeks. The Murray County Probate Court usually processes mail requests in 2 to 4 weeks. A walk-in visit to Chatsworth is the fastest option.

The Murray County Probate Court page is shown below.

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

This page shows the Chatsworth office location, contact details, and the vital records services available at the Murray County Probate Court.

Nearby Counties

These counties share a border with Murray County. If you are not sure where a death was filed, check with nearby offices.