Screven County Death Records Search

Screven County death index records are stored at the Probate Court in Sylvania. The Probate Court serves as the local vital records office for this eastern Georgia county. If you need a death certificate from Screven County, the Sylvania courthouse is the place to go. You can also order death records through state online portals that pull from the central Georgia database. Death records go back to 1919 at the state level. This page explains how to search for and get copies of Screven County death certificates.

Screven County Probate Court

The Screven County Probate Court is located at 216 Mims Road, Sylvania, GA 30467. This is the office that handles death certificate requests for Screven County. Bring your photo ID and the name and date of death of the person whose record you need. The clerk can search the files and provide certified copies during regular office hours.

Screven County is part of the East Central Health District, which covers a wide area of eastern Georgia including several counties around Augusta. The district works with local offices on vital records matters. If the Screven County Probate Court does not have a particular death record, the district may be able to locate it. Phone the court in Sylvania before you make the trip to confirm your record is on file.

Note: Call the Screven County Probate Court to verify office hours before driving to Sylvania.

Screven County Death Certificate Costs

A certified death certificate from Screven County costs $25.00. Extra copies are $5.00 each if you order them at the same time. The pricing follows O.C.G.A. § 31-10-26 and applies across all Georgia counties. Cash is fine at the window. For mail requests, use a money order or certified check payable to the Screven County Probate Court.

That $5.00 rate on extra copies only works within a single transaction. If you come back for another copy at a later date, you pay $25.00 again for the first one. People in Screven County who are handling estates or insurance claims often pick up a few copies at once to have enough on hand for banks, courts, and other agencies that may request one.

How to Search Screven County Death Records

Visit the Probate Court in Sylvania for in-person searches. The clerk looks up records by name and date of death. This is the fastest option if you live in or near Screven County.

Georgia's ROVER system lets you order death certificates online. Create an account and enter the deceased person's information. ROVER handles Georgia deaths from 1919 to the present. Certificates come by mail in a few weeks. VitalChek offers a quicker turnaround with rush shipping, but they add a service fee to the standard cost. GO Certificates is one more approved site for ordering death certificates online. All three services can pull Screven County death records from the state database.

For historical records, the Georgia Archives holds death files from the start of state registration. Their digital collection of 1919 to 1927 death records is free. The FamilySearch Georgia Death Index covers 1933 to 1998 at no charge. Both are strong tools for finding older Screven County death records.

Who Qualifies for Screven County Death Certificates

Georgia law limits who can receive a certified death certificate. Under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-15, you must demonstrate a direct and tangible interest in the record. This includes the deceased person's spouse, parents, children, and legal representatives. Funeral directors who managed the case are also eligible. If you are dealing with an estate or insurance matter in Screven County, be ready to show documentation of your connection.

Informational copies are available to the public. They show the same facts but are not certified and cannot be used for legal purposes. People doing genealogy or family research in Screven County often get informational copies. The Georgia Rules 511-1-3 detail who can request each type. The Probate Court staff in Sylvania can help you pick the right one.

Screven County Death Records by Mail

Send mail requests to the Screven County Probate Court at 216 Mims Road, Sylvania, GA 30467. Enclose a money order for $25.00, the deceased person's full name and date of death, your relationship to the person, and a copy of your photo ID. Expect a turnaround of 2 to 4 weeks from the county office.

The state vital records office also handles mail orders. Send those to Georgia Department of Public Health, Vital Records, 1680 Phoenix Blvd Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349. The phone line is (404) 679-4702. State processing takes 8 to 10 weeks. If you need the record faster, visit the Sylvania office or order through ROVER or VitalChek online.

The Screven County Probate Court listing is shown below.

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

This page shows the office address and contact details for the Screven County Probate Court in Sylvania where you can request death certificates.

Nearby Counties

These counties are next to Screven County. Check their offices if a death may have been filed in a neighboring area.