Troup County Death Index Search
Troup County death index records are managed by the county health department in LaGrange. The Troup County Health Department operates as part of the West Georgia Health District and processes all local death certificate requests. Whether you live in LaGrange or elsewhere in Troup County, this office on Dallis Street is your first stop for certified copies. State-level death records go back to 1919 in Georgia. This page covers how to search for Troup County death records, what fees apply, eligibility rules, and which online databases can help you find death index information for Troup County.
Troup County Death Index Facts
Troup County Health Department
The Troup County Health Department is the main office for death certificates in Troup County. It is at 900 Dallis Street in LaGrange, GA 30240. Walk-in visits are the fastest way to get a certified copy. Staff can pull up death records and print them while you wait. Bring a valid photo ID and know the full name and date of death of the person you need. This office serves everyone in Troup County, including residents of LaGrange.
The Troup County Health Department is part of the West Georgia Health District. The district covers Troup County along with Carroll, Coweta, Heard, Meriwether, and Upson counties. If the local office cannot find a specific death record, the district office or the state office in Atlanta can help. Calling ahead is smart. It saves a wasted trip and lets you confirm the record is on file before you drive to LaGrange.
| Office | Troup County Health Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 900 Dallis Street, LaGrange, GA 30240 |
| District | West Georgia Health District |
Note: Call the Troup County Health Department before visiting to confirm their hours and that the vital records desk is open.
Troup County Death Certificate Fees
Troup County death certificates cost $25.00 for the first certified copy. Extra copies are $5.00 each when ordered at the same time. These fees are set by state law under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-26 and apply at every county office in Georgia. You can pay with cash, credit, or debit at the Troup County Health Department in person. Mail requests need a certified check or money order. Personal checks are not accepted.
Order all your copies at once to save money. The $5.00 rate for additional copies only applies to the same visit or mail request. A separate trip later means the full $25.00 charge. People handling estates or insurance claims in Troup County usually get three copies. Banks, courts, and insurance companies typically each want their own certified version.
Search Troup County Death Index Online
There are several ways to search for Troup County death records without going to LaGrange. Georgia's ROVER system is the state online portal for death certificates. Make an account, enter the deceased person's details, and the state mails you a copy. ROVER handles deaths in Georgia from 1919 forward.
VitalChek is a third-party service that processes Georgia death certificate orders online. It charges a service fee on top of the $25.00 state cost. GO Certificates works the same way. Both pull from the state database, so Troup County records are available through either service.
Historical death records from Troup County can be found at the Georgia Archives. The Archives offers a digital collection of death records from 1919 to 1927 that is free to browse. The FamilySearch Georgia Death Index covers 1933 through 1998 at no cost. Both are useful for genealogy projects connected to Troup County.
Who Can Get Troup County Death Records
Georgia law restricts certified death certificate access. Under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-15, you must have a direct and tangible interest in the record. Spouses, parents, children, and legal representatives of the deceased qualify. Funeral directors who handled the case can also get copies. If you are dealing with a legal matter like probate or an insurance claim in Troup County, bring documents that show your role.
Informational copies are available to anyone. They are not certified and hold no legal weight, but they show all the same facts. Researchers and genealogists use informational copies from Troup County death records regularly. The Georgia Rules 511-1-3 detail the full eligibility rules for both types of copies.
Troup County Death Records by Mail
You can request Troup County death records through the mail. Send your request to the Troup County Health Department at 900 Dallis Street, LaGrange, GA 30240. Include a money order or certified check for $25.00. Write down the full name of the deceased, the date of death or a range, and how you are related. Put a copy of your photo ID in the envelope.
The state office accepts mail requests too. Send those to Georgia Department of Public Health, Vital Records, 1680 Phoenix Blvd Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349. The phone number is (404) 679-4702. State mail requests take 8 to 10 weeks. The Troup County office usually handles requests in 2 to 4 weeks. A walk-in visit to the LaGrange office is the quickest option.
The Troup County Health Department vital records page is shown below.
The Georgia Department of Public Health website lists the Troup County Health Department and its vital records services.
This page shows the office location, contact details, and the types of vital records available at the Troup County Health Department in LaGrange.
Cities in Troup County
The largest city in Troup County is LaGrange. Residents of LaGrange use the Troup County Health Department for death records.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Troup County. If you are not sure where a death was filed, check the neighboring county offices.