Access Toombs County Death Index
Toombs County death index records are managed by the Probate Court in Lyons. The courthouse on Courthouse Square handles all death certificate requests for the county. Whether you need a death record from last year or one from decades ago, this is the local office to contact first. You can also use state-level online tools to search the Toombs County death index from anywhere. Georgia maintains death records at the state level beginning in 1919. This page explains how to get death certificates, the cost, and where to find old records connected to Toombs County.
Toombs County Death Index Facts
Toombs County Probate Court
The Toombs County Probate Court is located at 100 Courthouse Square, Suite 23, Lyons, GA 30436. Walk-in visits are the quickest way to get a death certificate. Staff can search the system and print a certified copy during your visit. Bring your photo ID and the full name and date of death for the person whose record you need.
Lyons is the county seat and the hub for all vital records activity in Toombs County. The Probate Court handles death certificates, marriage licenses, and other court-related filings all from the same office. Because of the volume of work, there may be a short wait at busy times. A phone call before your visit lets you check that the office is open and the record you need is on file. The staff can also tell you what payment methods they accept that day.
Toombs County is in the southeast corner of Georgia. The area includes the city of Vidalia, known for its onions, which sits partly in Toombs County and partly in Montgomery County. Deaths that happen near the county line can sometimes end up filed in either county, so keep that in mind if you cannot find a record at the Toombs County office.
| Office | Toombs County Probate Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 Courthouse Square, Suite 23, Lyons, GA 30436 |
| District | Southeast Health District |
Toombs County Death Record Fees
A certified death certificate from Toombs County costs $25.00. Each additional copy is $5.00 when ordered at the same time. State law under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-26 sets these rates, and they apply at every county in Georgia. Cash works fine for walk-in visits. Money orders and certified checks are required for mail requests.
The $5.00 rate for extra copies only counts during a single visit or one mail order. If you come back later, the price resets to $25.00. People who need Toombs County death records for estate settlements or insurance claims should get multiple copies at once. It saves money and avoids repeat trips to the courthouse in Lyons.
Note: Ask the Toombs County Probate Court if they accept debit or credit cards since not all offices have card readers.
Search Toombs County Death Records Online
Several online tools can pull Toombs County death records from the state system. You do not have to drive to Lyons to start your search.
Georgia's ROVER system is the primary online portal. Create an account and enter the name and date of death for the person you are searching. ROVER contains records from 1919 to the present. It takes a few weeks for delivery by mail. VitalChek offers faster processing but adds a service fee on top of the state charge. GO Certificates is another online ordering service for Georgia death certificates. All three pull from the same database that includes Toombs County records.
For older death records connected to Toombs County, the Georgia Archives holds files going back to the beginning of state registration. The digital collection of 1919 to 1927 death records is free to search. The FamilySearch Georgia Death Index covers 1933 through 1998 at no cost. Both are valuable for anyone doing family research in the Toombs County area.
Who Qualifies for Toombs County Death Records
O.C.G.A. § 31-10-15 controls who can get a certified death certificate in Georgia. You must have a direct and tangible interest in the record. That covers spouses, parents, children, grandchildren, and legal representatives. Funeral directors who handled the arrangements are also eligible. At the Toombs County Probate Court, be ready to show proof of your relationship to the deceased.
Informational copies are available to the general public. These copies do not carry the certification seal and cannot be used for legal or official purposes. The data printed on them is the same as the certified version, though. Genealogists and family researchers frequently use informational copies from Toombs County death records. Georgia Rules 511-1-3 outline who can get each type of copy.
Requesting Toombs County Records by Mail
Mail requests for Toombs County death certificates should go to the Toombs County Probate Court at 100 Courthouse Square, Suite 23, Lyons, GA 30436. Enclose a money order or certified check for $25.00 made payable to the court. Include the deceased person's full name, date of death, and your relationship to them. Add a photocopy of your photo ID. Expect a 2 to 4 week turnaround from the county office.
The state office accepts mail orders too. Send to Georgia Department of Public Health, Vital Records, 1680 Phoenix Blvd Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349. Their phone number is (404) 679-4702. State requests take 8 to 10 weeks. If speed matters, the county office in Lyons or a walk-in visit is faster than the state mail route.
The Toombs County Probate Court page is shown below.
The Georgia Department of Public Health website lists the Toombs County Probate Court and its vital records services.
This page shows the courthouse address in Lyons and the services available at the Toombs County Probate Court for vital records requests.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Toombs County. If a death record is hard to find here, the neighboring offices may have it.