Find Death Records in Paulding County
Paulding County death index records are filed at the Probate Court in Dallas. The court handles death certificate requests for anyone who died within Paulding County. Located on Constitution Boulevard, the office is part of the Northwest Health District and serves as the local registrar for vital records. Paulding County sits northwest of Atlanta and has grown rapidly in recent years. You can request death certificates in person, by mail, or through online state services. This page covers the steps to search the Paulding County death index, the fees involved, and resources for finding older death records.
Paulding County Death Index Facts
Paulding County Probate Court
The Paulding County Probate Court is at 280 Constitution Boulevard, Room 2009, Dallas, GA 30132. This is where you go for death certificates in Paulding County. Walk-in visits get you the fastest results. Bring a valid photo ID and the full name and date of death for the person whose record you need. The clerk can pull the file and print a certified copy while you wait.
Paulding County belongs to the Northwest Health District, which covers several counties in northwest Georgia. The district maintains its own vital records files and can help if the Dallas office cannot locate a specific death record. Because Paulding County is a fast-growing suburban county near Atlanta, the Probate Court handles a high number of vital records requests. Calling ahead to check wait times and confirm the record exists is a smart move before you drive to Dallas.
| Office | Paulding County Probate Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 280 Constitution Boulevard, Room 2009, Dallas, GA 30132 |
| District | Northwest Health District |
Fees for Paulding County Death Certificates
Certified death certificates from Paulding County cost $25.00 for the first copy. Each extra copy is $5.00 when ordered at the same time. These fees are set by O.C.G.A. § 31-10-26 and are the same across all Georgia counties. Cash, debit, and credit cards work for in-person requests. Mail requests need a money order or certified check. Personal checks are not accepted.
The $5.00 rate for additional copies only applies during the same transaction. A separate request means the full $25.00 fee again. If you are handling an estate or insurance claim in Paulding County, get all copies at once to avoid return trips to Dallas.
Note: The Paulding County Probate Court charges the same fees as the state vital records office in Atlanta.
How to Search Paulding County Death Index
Several options exist for searching death records in Paulding County. The Probate Court in Dallas handles direct lookups by name and date. State online tools give you access from home too.
Georgia's ROVER system lets you order death certificates online. Create an account, enter the deceased person's details, and submit. ROVER covers deaths in Georgia from 1919 to the present. Delivery by mail takes a few weeks. VitalChek processes orders faster but adds a service fee. GO Certificates is another authorized online option for Georgia death certificates. All three can retrieve Paulding County death records from the state database.
Historical records from Paulding County are available through the Georgia Archives. They have a digital collection of death records from 1919 to 1927 that is free to browse. The FamilySearch Georgia Death Index covers 1933 through 1998 and is also free to use.
Who Can Get Paulding County Death Records
Georgia law controls who can receive a certified death certificate. O.C.G.A. § 31-10-15 requires 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 also request copies. If you are working on a legal matter in Paulding County, bring documents showing your connection to the deceased.
Informational copies are available to everyone. These copies are not certified and cannot be used for legal purposes. They show the same data but are marked informational. Genealogists and family researchers use them often. The Georgia Rules 511-1-3 outline the complete eligibility rules for both copy types.
Paulding County Death Records by Mail
Mail requests for Paulding County death records go to the Probate Court at 280 Constitution Boulevard, Room 2009, Dallas, GA 30132. Include a money order or certified check for $25.00 payable to Paulding 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.
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. The phone number is (404) 679-4702. State requests take 8 to 10 weeks. The Paulding County Probate Court usually responds within 2 to 4 weeks. For the quickest turnaround, visit the Dallas office in person.
The Paulding County Probate Court page is shown below.
The Georgia Department of Public Health website lists the Paulding County Probate Court and its vital records services.
This page shows the Dallas office location, contact details, and the vital records services offered at the Paulding County Probate Court.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Paulding County. If you are not sure where a death was filed, check the neighboring offices.