Pulaski County Death Index
Pulaski County death records are kept at the Probate Court in Hawkinsville. The court handles all death certificate requests for the county and sits on Commerce Street. Whether you are looking for a recent death certificate or searching the death index for family research, the Hawkinsville office is the starting point. You can also use state-level online tools to find Pulaski County death records. This page covers the steps to request death certificates, the fees involved, eligibility rules under Georgia law, and resources for historical death records in Pulaski County.
Pulaski County Death Index Facts
Pulaski County Probate Court
The Pulaski County Probate Court is at 83 Commerce Street in Hawkinsville, GA 31036. This is the office that issues death certificates for Pulaski County. Walk-in visits are the quickest method. Bring a valid photo ID and the full name and date of death for the person on the record. Staff can search files and print a certified copy during your visit.
Pulaski County is a small rural county in central Georgia. The Probate Court handles vital records along with other court duties. Because the office is small, hours may be limited. Calling the court before your visit is a good idea to confirm they are open and that the record you need is on file. If the Hawkinsville office does not have the record, the state vital records office in Atlanta likely does.
| Office | Pulaski County Probate Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 83 Commerce Street, Hawkinsville, GA 31036 |
Note: Pulaski County is a small county, so check Probate Court hours before driving to Hawkinsville.
Fees for Pulaski County Death Certificates
Certified death certificates from Pulaski County cost $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, credit, and debit cards work for walk-in requests. Money orders and certified checks are accepted for mail orders. Personal checks are not accepted at the Pulaski County Probate Court.
Get all the copies you need at once. The $5.00 rate for extras only applies when they are part of the same order. Coming back for another copy later means you pay the full $25.00. For estate or insurance work in Pulaski County, order enough copies to cover all the agencies that need one.
How to Search Pulaski County Death Index
There are a few ways to search for death records in Pulaski County. The Probate Court in Hawkinsville does direct lookups by name and date. Online tools from the state offer another path.
Georgia's ROVER system lets you order death certificates online. Create an account and enter the details of the person whose record you want. ROVER covers Georgia deaths from 1919 to the present. Delivery by mail takes a few weeks. VitalChek is another option that adds a service fee for faster processing. GO Certificates also processes Georgia death certificate orders online. All three can retrieve Pulaski County death records from the state database.
For historical death records, the Georgia Archives holds files going back many decades. A digital collection of death records from 1919 to 1927 is free to browse online. The FamilySearch Georgia Death Index covers 1933 through 1998 at no charge. Both are useful for family research connected to Pulaski County.
Who Can Get Pulaski County Death Records
Georgia restricts who can get a certified death certificate. Under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-15, you need a direct and tangible interest in the record. This means spouses, parents, children, and legal representatives of the deceased qualify. Funeral directors who handled the case can also request copies. If you are working on an estate or insurance claim in Pulaski County, bring documentation proving your role.
Informational copies are available to anyone who asks. They show the same information but are not certified for legal use. They are stamped as informational only. Genealogists and family researchers use them for family history projects. The Georgia Rules 511-1-3 explain the full eligibility breakdown for certified and informational copies.
Pulaski County Death Records by Mail
Mail requests go to the Pulaski County Probate Court at 83 Commerce Street, Hawkinsville, GA 31036. Include a money order or certified check for $25.00 payable to Pulaski County Probate Court. Provide the full name of the deceased, date of death or approximate range, and your relationship. Attach a copy of your photo ID.
The state vital records office also processes 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 Pulaski County Probate Court usually handles mail orders in 2 to 4 weeks. Walk-in visits to Hawkinsville are the fastest route when you need a copy right away.
The Pulaski County Probate Court page is shown below.
The Georgia Department of Public Health website lists the Pulaski County Probate Court and its vital records services.
This page shows the Hawkinsville office location, contact details, and the vital records services offered at the Pulaski County Probate Court.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Pulaski County. If you are not sure where a death was recorded, check the neighboring offices.