Access Twiggs County Death Records

Twiggs County death index records are held at the probate court in Jeffersonville. The Twiggs County Probate Court handles all death certificate requests for this area of central Georgia. It is part of the North Central Health District. If you need to find a death record tied to Twiggs County, you can visit the courthouse on Railroad Street or use state online tools. Death records at the state level date back to 1919, and some local Twiggs County files may go back further. This page explains the fees, search options, eligibility rules, and resources for finding Twiggs County death index records.

Twiggs County Probate Court

The Twiggs County Probate Court is the place to go for death certificates in Twiggs County. The courthouse sits at 425 Railroad Street North in Jeffersonville, GA 31044. Twiggs County uses the probate court for vital records instead of a separate health department. Walk in with a valid photo ID and the name and date of death for the person you are looking up. Staff can search the files and give you a certified copy right there.

This county falls under the North Central Health District, which covers Twiggs along with Bibb, Houston, Jones, and several other counties. The health district oversees public health but does not issue death certificates in Twiggs County. That job belongs to the probate court. If the local files do not have what you need, the state office in Atlanta maintains the statewide database and can search it for you.

Twiggs County Death Certificate Fees

Twiggs County death certificates cost $25.00 for the first certified copy. Extra copies are $5.00 each when ordered at the same time. State law under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-26 sets these fees, and they apply at every county in Georgia. Cash works for in-person visits. Mail requests need a money order or certified check. Personal checks are typically not accepted at the Twiggs County Probate Court.

Always order all the copies you need in a single visit. The $5.00 rate for extras only applies when they are part of the same request. If you come back later for another copy, the full $25.00 applies again. For estate work or insurance claims in Twiggs County, two or three copies is usually enough.

Note: Fees are nonrefundable once the search has been done, even if the record is not found.

How to Search Twiggs County Death Index

The fastest way to search for a death record in Twiggs County is to visit the probate court in Jeffersonville. Staff there can look up records by name and date. But there are online options too if you cannot make the trip.

Georgia's ROVER system lets you order death certificates online. Create an account, enter the deceased person's information, and the state mails you a certified copy. ROVER covers all Georgia deaths from 1919 forward. VitalChek is another online service that charges an added fee. GO Certificates also processes Georgia death certificate orders. All three services can pull Twiggs County death records from the state file.

For historical records, the Georgia Archives has death files going back decades. Their digital collection of death records from 1919 to 1927 is free. The FamilySearch Georgia Death Index covers 1933 through 1998 at no charge. Both are valuable for genealogy work connected to Twiggs County.

Eligibility for Twiggs County Death Certificates

Georgia law limits who can get a certified death certificate. Under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-15, you must have a direct and tangible interest in the record. That means spouses, parents, children, and legal representatives. Funeral directors who handled the arrangements also qualify. For estate or insurance matters in Twiggs County, you may need to present proof of your role.

Anyone can request an informational copy. These copies are not certified and have no legal authority. They contain the same data but without the state seal. Genealogists and researchers in Twiggs County use informational copies for family history work. The Georgia Rules 511-1-3 lay out who qualifies for each type.

Mail Requests for Twiggs County Death Records

Send mail requests to the Twiggs County Probate Court at 425 Railroad Street North, Jeffersonville, GA 31044. 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, your relationship, and attach a copy of your photo ID.

The state office also takes mail requests at Georgia Department of Public Health, Vital Records, 1680 Phoenix Blvd Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349. The phone number is (404) 679-4702. State requests run 8 to 10 weeks. The Twiggs County Probate Court is quicker, usually 2 to 4 weeks. Walking in at the Jeffersonville courthouse is the fastest option.

The Twiggs County Probate Court vital records page is shown below.

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

This page shows the courthouse address and the types of vital records available through the Twiggs County Probate Court in Jeffersonville.

Nearby Counties

These counties share a border with Twiggs County. If the death you are searching for might have been filed elsewhere, check these offices.