Pike County Death Index Lookup

Pike County death records are filed at the Probate Court in Zebulon. The court is the local registrar for death certificates and handles requests for copies tied to deaths in Pike County. The office sits on Barnesville Street and serves as part of the vital records system for this part of Georgia. You can get copies by walking in, mailing a request, or using state online ordering tools. This page covers the steps to search the Pike County death index, fees, who can request records, and options for finding historical death records.

Pike County Probate Court

The Pike County Probate Court is at 16001 Barnesville Street in Zebulon, GA 30295. Walk-in visits are the fastest way to get a death certificate from Pike County. Bring a valid photo ID and the full name and date of death for the person you are looking up. The clerk can search the files and give you a certified copy during your visit.

Pike County is a rural county south of Atlanta. The Probate Court handles vital records along with other court business. Because the office is small, hours may be more limited than in larger county offices. Calling before you visit is a good idea. Staff can let you know if the death record you need is on file and confirm the office hours for that day.

Note: The Pike County Probate Court is a small office so plan for limited hours and call ahead.

Death Certificate Fees in Pike County

A certified death certificate from Pike County costs $25.00. Extra copies are $5.00 each when ordered at the same time. These fees are uniform across Georgia, set by O.C.G.A. § 31-10-26. Cash works for walk-in visits. Debit and credit cards are also accepted. Mail requests need a money order or certified check. Personal checks are not taken at the Pike County Probate Court.

Order all your copies at once to get the $5.00 rate on extras. A new visit or mail request means you pay the full $25.00 per copy again. If you need death records for estate or insurance purposes in Pike County, getting two or three copies at once is a good plan.

How to Search Pike County Death Records

The Probate Court in Zebulon does direct lookups by name and date. That is the simplest way. Online state tools also let you search for Pike County death records from home.

Georgia's ROVER system handles online death certificate orders. Set up an account, enter the details, and submit. ROVER covers deaths from 1919 to the present. Delivery takes a few weeks. VitalChek processes orders faster but charges an added service fee. GO Certificates is another authorized service for online orders. All three can pull Pike County death records from the statewide database.

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

Who Can Get Pike 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 qualify. Funeral directors who handled the case can also request copies. For legal matters in Pike County, bring proof of your relationship or role.

Informational copies are available to anyone. They show the same facts but are not certified for legal use. They carry no legal weight. Genealogists and family researchers use them often for family history work. Georgia Rules 511-1-3 cover the full rules for both certified and informational copies.

Pike County Vital Records by Mail

You can get Pike County death records by mail. Send your request to the Probate Court at 16001 Barnesville Street, Zebulon, GA 30295. Include a money order or certified check for $25.00 payable to Pike County Probate Court. Write the deceased person's full name, date of death or approximate range, and your relationship to them. Attach a photocopy of your 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 Pike County Probate Court typically responds within 2 to 4 weeks. If you need a copy fast, walk into the Zebulon office in person.

The Pike County Probate Court page is shown below.

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

This page displays the Zebulon office address, contact information, and the vital records services offered at the Pike County Probate Court.

Nearby Counties

These counties share a border with Pike County. Check nearby offices if you are unsure where a death was filed.