How to Find Georgia Death Records

How to Find United States Deaths Georgia Deaths

Statewide registration of deaths began in 1919 in Georgia. Counties have copies of these records.

Next Step: When did the death occur?

Choose a time period to search for your ancestor's death record:

Deaths before 1919

Before 1919, no deaths were recorded by the county or state. Some cities began recording deaths earlier, such as Atlanta (beginning in 1896), Macon (beginning in 1882), and Savannah (beginning in 1803). In most cases, you must search substitute records to locate your ancestor’s death date and place.

Records that give death information:
Cemetery Records Newspapers Probate (wills, etc)	Church Records Census Bible Records

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Deaths from 1919 thru the present

The state of Georgia began recording deaths in 1919.

STEP ONE: Find Death Information

For deaths that exist during this time period, try the following databases. Try each link.

Missouri Deaths Databases - Includes Index and Digital Images
Try 1st:
	1910-1962 - At Missouri Digital Heritage	Free
Next try:
Includes Index Only
	1867-1976 - At FamilySearch.org	Free; dates vary by county; incomplete; list of county coverage
Choose one of the following:
	1873-1976 - use at FamilySearch Centers/Libraries	Free at FamilySearch Centers and Libraries; Find your local FamilySearch Center

	1873-1976 - use your Ancestry subscription	$, To obtain a subscription to Ancestry; Ancestry is often available through your local public library for free

	Can't search the index listed above?	Go to Step Two listed below and order a search for your ancestor from the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services State Office.
Can't find your ancestor in the index?		Tips for searching indexes
No death record for your ancestor?		Other records with death information

STEP TWO: Obtain the Certificate

If the image was not included in the index entry above, you can order a copy of the death record for a fee from the following locations:

To Order Death Certificates
From County of Death		From MO Dept. of Health State office
Pros	Cons	Pros	Cons
May be less expensive and faster than ordering from the state	County websites can be more difficult to use	Offers a search of the state index for an additional fee	May be more expensive than ordering from the county

If you do not know the exact date or place of death:
For a fee, the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services State office will do a 5-year search.

Restrictions for persons who died within the last 50 years:
To obtain a copy of the death certificate for those who died within the last 50 years, you must be:

The guardian of the person on the certificate
Anyone who has legal interest in the certificate

NOTE: A copy of the death record cannot be obtained by anyone except those listed above until 50 years have passed from the date of the death.

If you do not want to order the death record, there are other records with death information you can search.