Peach County Death Records Search
Peach County death index records are managed by the Probate Court in Fort Valley. The court handles all death certificate requests for deaths that took place within Peach County. The office sits on West Church Street and operates under the North Central Health District. Whether you need a certified copy or an informational one, the Fort Valley office can help. You can also search for Peach County death records through state online portals. This page covers the full process, including fees, eligibility rules, and historical record options.
Peach County Death Index Facts
Peach County Probate Court
The Peach County Probate Court is at 205 West Church Street in Fort Valley, GA 31030. Walk-in visits are the fastest method for getting a death certificate. Bring your photo ID and the full name and date of death for the person on the record. Staff can search the files and print a certified copy during your visit.
Peach County falls under the North Central Health District, which serves multiple counties in central Georgia. The district keeps vital records files and can assist if the Fort Valley office has trouble finding a particular record. A phone call before your visit helps confirm the record is available and that the office is open that day.
| Office | Peach County Probate Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 205 West Church Street, Fort Valley, GA 31030 |
| District | North Central Health District |
Note: Call the Peach County Probate Court to check hours before visiting, especially around holidays.
Death Certificate Fees in Peach County
A certified death certificate from Peach County costs $25.00 for the first copy. Each extra copy ordered at the same time is $5.00. O.C.G.A. § 31-10-26 sets these fees for all counties in Georgia. Cash, debit cards, and credit cards work for walk-in visits. Money orders and certified checks are accepted for mail requests. Personal checks are not taken at the Peach County Probate Court.
Get all the copies you need in one visit. The $5.00 rate for extras only applies to the same request. Coming back on another day means paying the full $25.00 again. People settling estates or processing insurance claims in Peach County should order multiple copies to avoid repeat trips to Fort Valley.
How to Search Peach County Death Index
You have several options to search for death records in Peach County. The Probate Court in Fort Valley handles direct lookups. Staff search by name and date of death. Online tools also work from home.
Georgia's ROVER system allows online death certificate orders. Create an account and enter the details. ROVER covers deaths in Georgia from 1919 to the present. Mail delivery takes a few weeks. VitalChek offers faster turnaround with an extra service fee. GO Certificates is another authorized online service. All three can pull Peach County death records from the state database.
For historical death records, the Georgia Archives has files going back decades. A digital collection of records from 1919 to 1927 is free to browse. The FamilySearch Georgia Death Index covers 1933 through 1998 at no charge.
Who Can Get Peach County Death Records
Georgia law restricts who can receive certified death certificates. Under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-15, you need a direct and tangible interest in the record. Spouses, parents, children, and legal representatives of the deceased qualify. Funeral directors who handled the case can also request copies. For estate or insurance matters in Peach County, bring proof of your role or relationship.
Informational copies are open to anyone. They contain the same data but are not certified for legal use. Genealogists and family researchers use them for family history projects. Georgia Rules 511-1-3 provide the full eligibility criteria for certified and informational copies.
Peach County Vital Records by Mail
Mail requests go to the Peach County Probate Court at 205 West Church Street, Fort Valley, GA 31030. Include a money order or certified check for $25.00 payable to Peach County Probate Court. Provide the deceased person's full name, date of death or approximate range, and your relationship. Attach 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. Call (404) 679-4702 for questions. The state office takes 8 to 10 weeks. The Peach County Probate Court usually processes mail requests in 2 to 4 weeks. A walk-in visit to Fort Valley is the fastest path if your need is urgent.
The Peach County Probate Court page is shown below.
The Georgia Department of Public Health website lists the Peach County Probate Court and its vital records services.
This page shows the Fort Valley office address, contact details, and the vital records services at the Peach County Probate Court.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Peach County. Check nearby offices if you are unsure where a death was recorded.