Find Taylor County Death Records

Taylor County death index records are kept at the Probate Court in Butler. The Taylor County Probate Court on North Broad Street is the local office that processes all death certificate requests. If you need a record for a death that took place in Taylor County, this is where to start. You can also use state online tools to search for and order death certificates from home. Georgia has death records on file at the state level going back to 1919. This page covers how to request death records, what the fees are, and where to find older Taylor County death index entries.

Taylor County Probate Court Details

The Taylor County Probate Court sits at 2 North Broad in Butler, GA 31006. This is the office that handles death certificates along with other vital records for Taylor County. Walk-in visits are the quickest way to get a certified copy. The staff can pull up a death record and print it right there. Bring a valid photo ID and the full name and date of death for the person you are looking up.

Taylor County is part of the West Central Health District. The district covers 17 counties across west-central Georgia and serves as a backup resource when the local Probate Court cannot locate a file. Records sometimes move between county and district offices over time, so the district can be helpful if an older death record is hard to find at the Butler courthouse.

Butler is a small town, and the Probate Court handles many types of cases beyond vital records. You might face a short wait if the office is busy with other court business. Calling ahead to make sure the office is open and the record is in their files saves you a wasted trip.

Taylor County Death Certificate Costs

The fee for a certified death certificate from Taylor County is $25.00. Extra copies cost $5.00 each if 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 requests at the Taylor County Probate Court. Mail requests should include a money order or certified check. Personal checks may not be accepted, so check with the office first.

Get all copies during one visit if you can. The $5.00 rate for extras only applies when you order them at the same time. A separate request later means the full $25.00 again. If you are handling an estate, insurance, or legal matters in Taylor County, two or three copies is a good start.

Note: The Taylor County Probate Court may have specific payment methods they prefer, so ask when you call ahead.

Search Taylor County Death Index Online

You do not have to visit Butler in person to search for Taylor County death records. The state has online tools that cover every county in Georgia.

The ROVER system is the state's main online portal for death certificate orders. Set up an account and enter the name and date of death. ROVER handles records from 1919 to the present. Delivery takes a few weeks by mail. VitalChek is a faster alternative that offers rush shipping, but they add a service fee. GO Certificates is one more online option for Georgia death certificates. Each of these services can pull Taylor County death records from the state's central database.

If you are after older or historical records, the Georgia Archives is a strong resource. They hold death records going back to the start of state registration. A digital collection of 1919 to 1927 death records is free online. The FamilySearch Georgia Death Index from 1933 to 1998 is free as well. Both can help you trace Taylor County deaths from decades past.

Eligibility for Taylor County Death Records

Certified death certificates in Georgia are not open to just anyone. O.C.G.A. § 31-10-15 requires a direct and tangible interest. Spouses, parents, children, and legal representatives of the deceased all qualify. So do funeral directors who were involved in the case. If you visit the Taylor County Probate Court, have proof of your relationship ready.

Informational copies are open to the public. These copies do not have the certified seal and cannot be used for legal or official purposes. The information on them is the same, though. Genealogists and researchers often request informational copies from Taylor County. The Georgia Rules 511-1-3 describe the full list of people who can get certified versus informational copies.

Mail Requests for Taylor County Death Records

You can get a Taylor County death certificate by mail. Write to the Taylor County Probate Court at 2 North Broad, Butler, GA 31006. Include a money order or certified check for $25.00 payable to the court. Provide the deceased person's full name, date of death, and your relationship to them. Add a photocopy of your photo ID. The county office usually responds within 2 to 4 weeks.

The state also processes mail requests at Georgia Department of Public Health, Vital Records, 1680 Phoenix Blvd Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349. Their phone number is (404) 679-4702. Expect a wait of 8 to 10 weeks for state mail orders. Walking into the Butler courthouse is the fastest route if time matters.

The Taylor County Probate Court page is shown below.

The Georgia Department of Public Health website lists the Taylor County Probate Court as a vital records office.

This page covers the office location in Butler and the vital records services provided by the Taylor County Probate Court.

Nearby Counties

Taylor County shares borders with several other counties. Check these offices if you are not sure where a death was filed.