Turner County Death Records
Turner County death index records are managed by the probate court in Ashburn. The Turner County Probate Court processes death certificate requests for anyone who needs a copy tied to this part of south-central Georgia. You can visit the courthouse on East College Avenue or use one of the state online tools to search and order death records. Georgia keeps state-level death records going back to 1919. Some Turner County files might start at a later date depending on local registration history. This page covers fees, how to search for records, who can get copies, and where to find historical Turner County death index data.
Turner County Death Index Facts
Turner County Probate Court
The Turner County Probate Court is the local office for death certificates in Turner County. The courthouse is at 219 East College Avenue, Room 4, in Ashburn, GA 31714. Since Turner County uses its probate court for vital records instead of a health department, this is the only local office where you can get a certified death certificate. Walk in with a valid photo ID and the details of the deceased. Staff can search the local files and issue a certified copy if the record is there.
Turner County sits in a part of south-central Georgia that is served by multiple health districts. The probate court handles the vital records side of things. If you cannot find a record at the Ashburn courthouse, the state vital records office in Atlanta can search their statewide database. Phone the courthouse first to make sure the record is on file locally. That one call can save you a trip.
| Office | Turner County Probate Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 219 East College Avenue, Room 4, Ashburn, GA 31714 |
Note: Call the Turner County Probate Court to confirm hours before making the trip to the courthouse.
Death Certificate Fees in Turner County
A certified death certificate from Turner County costs $25.00 for the first copy. Additional copies run $5.00 each if you order them at the same time. This pricing is set by O.C.G.A. § 31-10-26 and applies to every county in Georgia. Cash works for in-person visits to the Turner County Probate Court. Money orders and certified checks are the way to go for mail requests. Personal checks are not accepted at most county offices.
Get all your copies in one request. The $5.00 extra-copy rate only applies to the same visit or the same mail order. A separate request later costs the full $25.00 again. If you are settling an estate or working on an insurance claim in Turner County, order two or three copies so you have enough for each agency that needs one.
Search Turner County Death Index Online
You do not have to go to Ashburn to search for a Turner County death record. Georgia has several online tools you can use from home.
The ROVER system is the state's online portal for ordering death certificates. You create an account, fill in the details about the person, and the state mails a certified copy to you. ROVER covers all Georgia deaths from 1919 to the present. Processing takes a few weeks. VitalChek is another choice that charges a service fee on top of the state rate. GO Certificates works similarly. All three pull from the same state database, so Turner County records are available through any of them.
For older death records, check the Georgia Archives. They have a digital collection of death records from 1919 to 1927 that you can search for free. The FamilySearch Georgia Death Index covers 1933 through 1998 and is also free. Both are great for genealogy research tied to Turner County.
Who Can Get Turner County Death Records
Not just anyone can get a certified death certificate in Georgia. Under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-15, the person requesting the record must have a direct and tangible interest. That includes spouses, parents, children, and legal representatives of the deceased. Funeral directors who handled the case qualify too. If you are working on a legal matter in Turner County, bring documents that show your connection to the deceased.
Informational copies are available to the public. These are not certified and do not carry legal weight. They show the same information but without the official seal. Genealogists and researchers use informational copies from Turner County death records for their projects. The Georgia Rules 511-1-3 spell out the full eligibility details.
Turner County Death Records by Mail
Mail requests go to the Turner County Probate Court at 219 East College Avenue, Room 4, Ashburn, GA 31714. Include a money order or certified check for $25.00. Write down the name of the deceased, the date of death or a range, your relationship, and include a copy of your ID.
You can also mail your request to the state office at Georgia Department of Public Health, Vital Records, 1680 Phoenix Blvd Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349. The state phone number is (404) 679-4702. State requests take 8 to 10 weeks. The Turner County Probate Court is typically faster at 2 to 4 weeks. For the quickest result, visit the Ashburn courthouse in person.
The Turner County Probate Court vital records page is shown below.
The Georgia Department of Public Health website lists the Turner County Probate Court and its vital records services.
This page shows the courthouse address and the types of vital records you can get through the Turner County Probate Court in Ashburn.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Turner County. If you are unsure where a death was filed, check with the neighboring county offices as well.