How Many Death Certificates Do I Need in Georgia?
Use our free calculator to determine how many certified death certificates to order based on your specific situation, and see exactly what it will cost in your state.
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Death certificate requirements and fees vary by state and are subject to change. This calculator provides estimates based on publicly available data. Contact your state vital records office for current pricing and availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Georgia, the first death certificate costs $25. Additional copies ordered at the same time cost $8 each. It's more cost-effective to order all needed copies at once.
Death certificates in Georgia can be ordered from the Georgia Department of Public Health - State Office of Vital Records. Online ordering is available through VitalChek.
Standard processing in Georgia takes 8-10 weeks for mail-in requests. Expedited service is available with About 5 business days with expedited service processing time.
In Georgia, death certificates can be requested by: Primary family members, Legal representatives of family, Members of public may receive plain paper copies with SSN redacted. You'll need to provide Signature and picture ID and Proper fee.
The Georgia Department of Public Health - State Office of Vital Records has death records from January 1919 to present. Records become public after 25 years.
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