Pickens County Death Index

Pickens County death records are kept at the Probate Court in Jasper. The court serves as the local registrar for death certificates and other vital records in Pickens County. It sits on North Main Street and is part of the North Georgia Health District. Whether you need a certified copy for legal use or just want to search the death index for family research, the Jasper office can help. You can also access Pickens County death records through online state services. This page covers the process, fees, eligibility, and historical record options.

Pickens County Probate Court

The Pickens County Probate Court is at 50 North Main Street in Jasper, GA 30143. This office handles all death certificate requests for Pickens County. Walk-in visits are the fastest way to get a copy. 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 issue a certified copy during your visit.

Pickens County is part of the North Georgia Health District. The district covers several mountain counties in the northern part of the state. If the Jasper office does not have a specific death record, the district or the state office in Atlanta may have it on file. Pickens County sits in the foothills north of Atlanta, and some deaths near county borders may be filed in a neighboring county. Calling the Probate Court before you visit can clear up where the record is held.

Fees for Pickens County Death Certificates

Certified death certificates from Pickens County cost $25.00 for the first copy. Additional copies ordered at the same time are $5.00 each. O.C.G.A. § 31-10-26 sets these fees across all Georgia counties. Cash, credit, and debit cards are accepted for walk-in requests. Money orders and certified checks work for mail orders. Personal checks are not accepted.

The $5.00 rate for extras only applies to the same order. A new request means paying $25.00 again. People handling estates or insurance claims in Pickens County usually get a couple extra copies to avoid repeat visits to Jasper.

Note: Keep your receipt from the Pickens County Probate Court for your records.

How to Search Pickens County Death Records

There are a few ways to search for death records in Pickens County. The Probate Court in Jasper does direct lookups by name and date. Online state tools offer access from anywhere.

Georgia's ROVER system is the state's official online platform for death certificate orders. Create an account, enter the details for the person you need, and submit your request. ROVER covers deaths in Georgia from 1919 to the present. Delivery by mail takes a few weeks. VitalChek is another choice with faster processing but an extra fee. GO Certificates also processes Georgia death certificate orders. All three can retrieve Pickens County death records from the statewide database.

For historical records, the Georgia Archives holds older death files. A digital collection of death records from 1919 to 1927 is free to browse. The FamilySearch Georgia Death Index covers 1933 through 1998 at no cost.

Who Can Get Pickens County Death Records

Certified death certificates in Georgia are limited 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 arrangements can also get copies. For estate or insurance work in Pickens County, bring documentation showing your connection to the deceased.

Anyone can get an informational copy. These are not certified and have no legal weight. They show the facts on file and are marked as informational only. Family history researchers and genealogists use these copies for their work. The Georgia Rules 511-1-3 explain the full eligibility breakdown for both copy types.

Pickens County Death Records by Mail

You can request Pickens County death records by mail. Send your letter to the Probate Court at 50 North Main Street, Jasper, GA 30143. Include a money order or certified check for $25.00 payable to Pickens County Probate Court. Write the full name of the deceased, date of death or a range if unsure, 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. The phone number is (404) 679-4702. State requests take 8 to 10 weeks. The Pickens County Probate Court typically responds in 2 to 4 weeks. Walk-in visits to Jasper are the quickest route if you need the record soon.

The Pickens County Probate Court page is shown below.

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

This page shows the Jasper office location, contact information, and the vital records services at the Pickens County Probate Court.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Pickens County. Check nearby offices if you are not sure where a death was filed.