Search Newton County Death Records
Newton County death index records are managed at the Probate Court in Covington. The court handles all death certificate requests for Newton County and sits on Usher Street in the county seat. Georgia law under O.C.G.A. 31-10-15 and DHS Rules 290-1-03 protect medical information on these records, so there are rules about who can get certified copies. You can request death certificates in person, by mail, or through state-level online tools. This page covers how to search the Newton County death index, fees, eligibility, and ways to access older records.
Newton County Death Index Facts
Newton County Probate Court
The Newton County Probate Court is at 1132 Usher Street, Room 148, Covington, GA 30014. This is where you go for death certificates in Newton County. Walk-in requests are the fastest method. Bring a valid photo ID and the full name and date of death for the person on the record. Staff can look up the file and print a certified copy while you wait.
The Newton County Probate Court vital records page on the Alcovy Circuit website has more details about the process. The page lists what you need to bring and how to submit a request. Newton County is a growing area east of Atlanta, so the Probate Court handles a steady volume of vital records requests. Calling before your visit is a good idea to check wait times and confirm the record is on file.
| Office | Newton County Probate Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 1132 Usher Street, Room 148, Covington, GA 30014 |
| Circuit | Alcovy Judicial Circuit |
Note: Newton County Probate Court may close on county holidays that differ from the state schedule.
Death Certificate Fees in Newton County
Certified death certificates from Newton County cost $25.00 for the first copy. Each extra copy is $5.00 if ordered at the same time. These fees come from O.C.G.A. § 31-10-26 and apply at every county office in Georgia. Cash, debit, and credit cards work for walk-in visits. Money orders and certified checks are accepted for mail requests. Personal checks are not accepted at the Newton County Probate Court.
The $5.00 rate for extras only applies to the same transaction. A new request later means the full $25.00 fee again. If you are handling an estate or insurance claim in Newton County, order all the copies you need during one visit to save both time and money.
How to Search Newton County Death Index
The Probate Court in Covington does direct lookups by name and date of death. That is the most straightforward way to search. Online tools from the state offer another route.
Georgia's ROVER system lets you order death certificates online. Create an account, enter the details of the deceased, and submit. ROVER covers deaths in Georgia from 1919 to the present. Processing and delivery by mail take a few weeks. VitalChek is another option that charges an extra service fee for faster processing. GO Certificates also processes Georgia death certificate orders online. All three services can retrieve Newton County death records from the statewide database.
Historical records from Newton County are available through the Georgia Archives. The Archives offers a digital collection of death records from 1919 to 1927 for free. The FamilySearch Georgia Death Index spans 1933 through 1998 at no cost.
Who Can Get Newton County Death Records
Georgia restricts certified death certificates to people with a direct interest. Under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-15, spouses, parents, children, and legal representatives of the deceased qualify. Funeral directors who handled the case can also get copies. If you are working on a legal matter in Newton County, such as settling an estate, bring documents proving your connection to the deceased.
Informational copies are available to anyone. They show the same data but are not certified for legal use. They are marked as informational only. Genealogists and family researchers use these copies regularly. The Georgia Rules 511-1-3 outline the full eligibility requirements for each type of copy.
Newton County Death Records by Mail
Mail requests for Newton County death records go to the Probate Court at 1132 Usher Street, Room 148, Covington, GA 30014. Include a money order or certified check for $25.00 payable to Newton County Probate Court. Write the full name of the deceased, date of death or a range, and your relationship. Attach a copy of your photo ID.
You can also send 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 mail requests take 8 to 10 weeks. The Newton County Probate Court typically responds faster, usually within 2 to 4 weeks. Walk-in visits to Covington are the quickest option.
The Newton County Probate Court page is shown below.
The Georgia Department of Public Health website lists the Newton County Probate Court and its vital records services.
This page shows the Covington office address, contact information, and the vital records services offered at the Newton County Probate Court.
Nearby Counties
These counties share a border with Newton County. If you are not sure where a death was recorded, check the neighboring offices.