Search Quitman County Death Records

Quitman County death index records are managed by the Probate Court in Georgetown. This is one of the smallest counties in Georgia, so the Probate Court handles vital records along with other court duties. If you need a death certificate from Quitman County, the Georgetown office is where to start. You can also search for death records through state-level online tools that cover all Georgia counties. Records go back to 1919 at the state level. This guide explains how to request copies, what to bring, and what the fees look like for Quitman County death records.

Quitman County Probate Court Office

The Quitman County Probate Court is located at 215 East Main Street, Georgetown, GA 39854. This is the local office that issues death certificates in Quitman County. Walk in with a photo ID and the name of the person whose record you need. Staff can look up files by name and date of death. Georgetown is a small town, so the office is easy to find near the center of things.

Quitman County is part of the West Central Health District. The district serves a large stretch of western Georgia and keeps its own records as well. If the Probate Court in Georgetown cannot find a specific death record, the district office might have it on file. You can call the Probate Court before you drive out to check if the record is there. This saves time, especially if you are coming from out of the area.

Fees for Quitman County Death Certificates

The fee for a certified death certificate in Quitman County is $25.00. Extra copies cost $5.00 each when you order them at the same time. Georgia law under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-26 sets these fees, and they are the same at every county office across the state. You can pay with cash at the counter. For mail requests, use a money order or certified check made out to the Quitman County Probate Court.

Get all your copies in one shot. The reduced $5.00 rate only applies if you order extra copies during the same visit or same mail request. A separate trip means another $25.00. Many people who deal with estate matters or insurance claims in Quitman County order two or three copies right away to cover all their needs.

How to Search Quitman County Death Index

There are a few paths to search for Quitman County death records. The most direct route is to visit the Probate Court in Georgetown. The clerk can look up records by name and year of death while you wait.

Online tools give you another way in. Georgia's ROVER system lets you order death certificates from home. Create an account, enter the deceased person's details, and place your order. ROVER covers deaths from 1919 to the present. Delivery takes a few weeks by mail. VitalChek is a state-approved vendor that can speed things up with rush shipping, though they charge an extra service fee. GO Certificates also handles Georgia death certificate orders online.

Historical death records from Quitman County can be found through the Georgia Archives. The Archives holds files from the early years of state registration and has a digital collection for 1919 to 1927 that you can browse free. The FamilySearch Georgia Death Index covers 1933 through 1998 at no cost.

Note: Online orders through ROVER or VitalChek pull from the same state database and can locate any Quitman County death record on file.

Who Can Request Quitman County Death Records

Certified death certificates are not open to just anyone in Georgia. Under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-15, you must show a direct and tangible interest in the record. Spouses, parents, children, and legal representatives of the deceased person qualify. Funeral directors who handled the case can also get certified copies. If you are working through an estate or insurance matter in Quitman County, bring documents that prove your connection.

Informational copies are available to the general public. These show the facts on the death record but lack legal standing. They work well for genealogy research or family history projects. The Georgia Rules 511-1-3 detail who can get each type of copy. Staff at the Quitman County Probate Court can explain which version fits what you need.

Mail Requests for Quitman County Death Records

You can mail a request to the Quitman County Probate Court at 215 East Main Street, Georgetown, GA 39854. Include a money order for $25.00, the full name of the deceased, the date of death or best guess, and your relationship to the person. Enclose a copy of your ID.

The state vital records office also accepts mail requests. Send those to Georgia Department of Public Health, Vital Records, 1680 Phoenix Blvd Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349. The state phone number is (404) 679-4702. State mail requests take 8 to 10 weeks on average. The Quitman County Probate Court usually processes requests faster, typically within 2 to 4 weeks. If you are in a hurry, visit the Georgetown office in person or try one of the online ordering options.

The Quitman County Probate Court listing is shown below.

The Georgia Department of Public Health website lists the Quitman County Probate Court and its death record services.

This listing shows the office location and details for the Quitman County Probate Court in Georgetown where death certificates are issued.

Nearby Counties

These counties sit next to Quitman County. If you are unsure where a death was filed, check with these neighboring offices.