Find Randolph County Death Records

Randolph County death index records are on file at the Probate Court in Cuthbert. The court handles all death certificate requests for the county. You can walk in to get a copy or use state online tools to order one from home. Georgia began keeping death records statewide in 1919, and the Randolph County Probate Court can access records from that year on. This page lays out how to search for and request Randolph County death certificates, the fees involved, and what other sources are out there for older records.

Randolph County Probate Court

The Randolph County Probate Court sits at 93 Front Street, Cuthbert, GA 39840. This is the local office for death certificates and other vital records. Walk in with a valid photo ID and the details of the death record you need. The clerk can search by name and date of death. If you have the year or even a rough time frame, that helps narrow things down. The Cuthbert courthouse is in the center of town, and parking is usually not a problem.

Randolph County is part of the West Central Health District. This district covers a large section of western Georgia. The district can assist with vital records if the local Probate Court has difficulty locating a file. Most requests get handled right at the Cuthbert office without any need to go through the district. Still, it is good to know the option exists.

Randolph County Death Certificate Fees

Certified death certificates from the Randolph County Probate Court cost $25.00 for the first copy. Each additional copy is $5.00 if you request them at the same time. The fees are set by O.C.G.A. § 31-10-26 and are the same across the state. Cash works at the counter. Mail orders need a money order or certified check payable to the Randolph County Probate Court.

The $5.00 rate for extras only counts when you order during a single transaction. Come back another day and you pay $25.00 again. If you are managing a family member's estate or dealing with insurance in Randolph County, order a few copies at once. It saves you from having to go through the whole process again later.

Note: Ask the clerk at the Randolph County Probate Court about accepted payment methods before you visit.

Searching the Randolph County Death Index

You can search for Randolph County death records in person at the Cuthbert office. The Probate Court clerk pulls up records based on the name and approximate date of death you provide. This is the most direct method.

Georgia also offers online search options. The ROVER system is the state's primary online tool for ordering death certificates. Set up an account, type in the deceased person's information, and place your order. ROVER handles deaths from 1919 forward. Delivery comes by mail and takes a few weeks. VitalChek offers rush delivery with an added service fee. GO Certificates is another approved online ordering site. All three pull Randolph County records from the central state database.

For historical research, the Georgia Archives holds older death records. They have a free digital collection covering 1919 to 1927. The FamilySearch Georgia Death Index spans 1933 through 1998. Both are free and useful for tracking down Randolph County death records from decades past.

Who Can Get Randolph County Death Certificates

Georgia restricts certified death certificates to people with a direct and tangible interest in the record. O.C.G.A. § 31-10-15 spells out the requirements. Spouses, parents, children, siblings, and legal representatives can request certified copies from the Randolph County Probate Court. Funeral homes that handled the arrangements also qualify. You will need to show ID and possibly proof of your relationship.

Informational copies are open to everyone. They contain the same data but are not certified and have no legal standing. These copies work for genealogy, family research, and general information needs. The Georgia Rules 511-1-3 outline the full eligibility criteria for both types. The Randolph County Probate Court staff can guide you to the right copy type based on your needs.

Randolph County Death Records by Mail

Mail requests to the Randolph County Probate Court should go to 93 Front Street, Cuthbert, GA 39840. Include a money order or certified check for $25.00, the full name and date of death of the deceased, your relationship to them, and a copy of your photo ID. County mail requests usually take 2 to 4 weeks to process.

You can also send mail orders to the state office at Georgia Department of Public Health, Vital Records, 1680 Phoenix Blvd Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349. The phone number is (404) 679-4702. State-level requests take 8 to 10 weeks. For faster service, visit the Cuthbert office or use an online tool like ROVER or VitalChek. Either way, make sure your letter has all the required details so there are no delays.

The Randolph County Probate Court listing is shown below.

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

This page shows the location and contact information for the Randolph County Probate Court in Cuthbert where you can request death records.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Randolph County. If a death record was filed in a neighboring county, you can check these offices.