How much is a death certificate in Georgia?

$25 for the first certified copy from the Georgia Department of Public Health, State Office of Vital Records, and $5 for each extra copy ordered at the same time. Online orders through the state ROVER system add an $8 processing fee. Fees are not refundable.

Who can order a death certificate in Georgia?

People with a direct and tangible interest can get a certified copy. This includes the spouse, adult children, adult siblings, parents, grandparents, grandchildren, and people such as a beneficiary or insurer. Members of the public can get a plain paper copy with the Social Security number removed.

How do I order a death certificate in Georgia?

You can order online, by mail or in person. The state runs its own online ordering. A valid physical government-issued photo ID is required. Digital IDs are not accepted.

Death certificates

Death certificates in Georgia

In Georgia, a certified copy of a death certificate costs $25 from the Georgia Department of Public Health, State Office of Vital Records. Each extra copy ordered at the same time costs $5. You can order online, by mail or in person. The funeral home can often order the first copies for you.

Last checked October 20, 2026 on the Georgia Department of Public Health, State Office of Vital Records site. General information, not legal advice. Fees change, so confirm before you pay.

How to order in Georgia

Ordering a certified copy of a death certificate in Georgia
Office	Georgia Department of Public Health, State Office of Vital Records
First certified copy	$25
Each extra copy, same order	$5 Online orders through the state ROVER system add an $8 processing fee. Fees are not refundable.
Who can order	People with a direct and tangible interest can get a certified copy. This includes the spouse, adult children, adult siblings, parents, grandparents, grandchildren, and people such as a beneficiary or insurer. Members of the public can get a plain paper copy with the Social Security number removed.
ID you need	A valid physical government-issued photo ID is required. Digital IDs are not accepted.
Ways to order	Online, by mail or in person. Order online from the state At county vital records offices. Check the state's locations page before you go.
How long it takes	8 to 10 weeks for mail requests to the state office. Online orders can take up to 10 weeks.

Do funeral homes order the first copies?

Often, yes. The funeral director files the death certificate with the state, so ordering copies at the same time is common. The FTC lists death certificates among the cash advance items a funeral home may buy for you and add to its bill. Ask what it charges per copy.

For more copies later, order from the office above. How many copies do you need? Our calculator counts one for each bank, insurer and agency.

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How much is a death certificate in Georgia?: $25 for the first certified copy from the Georgia Department of Public Health, State Office of Vital Records, and $5 for each extra copy ordered at the same time. Online orders through the state ROVER system add an $8 processing fee. Fees are not refundable.
Who can order a death certificate in Georgia?: People with a direct and tangible interest can get a certified copy. This includes the spouse, adult children, adult siblings, parents, grandparents, grandchildren, and people such as a beneficiary or insurer. Members of the public can get a plain paper copy with the Social Security number removed.
How do I order a death certificate in Georgia?: You can order online, by mail or in person. The state runs its own online ordering. A valid physical government-issued photo ID is required. Digital IDs are not accepted.

Death certificates in Georgia

How to order in Georgia

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