Search Alpharetta Death Records

Alpharetta death records are managed by the Fulton County Vital Records office in Atlanta. Alpharetta is in north Fulton County and does not have its own vital records office. All death certificate requests go through the county office on Pryor Street in downtown Atlanta. Online ordering through ROVER and mail requests through the state office are available for residents who prefer not to drive to the city. The process and fees are the same as for all other Fulton County cities.

Alpharetta Death Records at Fulton County

The Fulton County Vital Records office at 141 Pryor Street, Suite 1029A in Atlanta handles Alpharetta death certificates. The phone number is (404) 613-1260. This same office serves all Fulton County cities, from Atlanta to Johns Creek to Roswell.

Georgia's statewide vital records system under OCGA 31-10-2 means the Fulton County office can pull death records from any county in the state. Alpharetta residents who need records from other counties do not have to travel to those places. The Pryor Street office ties into the same database as every other vital records office in Georgia. Walk-in visitors with a valid photo ID typically get copies the same day.

The ROVER online ordering system is a good alternative for Alpharetta residents who would rather order from home instead of driving to downtown Atlanta.

ROVER lets Alpharetta residents order death certificates online without visiting the Fulton County office in person.

Getting Death Certificates in Alpharetta

There are three ways to get a death certificate if you live in Alpharetta. Visit the county office, order online, or send a mail request. The first copy costs $25 with every method.

For in-person visits, go to 141 Pryor Street in Atlanta. The drive from Alpharetta takes 35 to 50 minutes in typical traffic. Bring a photo ID and know the deceased person's full name, date of death, and place of death. Staff search the state database and print your copy. Same-day service is normal. Additional copies on the same order are $5 each. Cash, credit, and debit are accepted. Personal checks are not.

Mail requests use Form 3912. Send the form with a $25 money order or certified check to 1680 Phoenix Blvd, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349. Plan on 8 to 10 weeks for delivery by first class USPS.

Note: The $25 search fee is not refunded if no record turns up. You receive a "not on file" letter.

Order Alpharetta Death Records Online

ROVER is the state online system. It charges $25 plus $8 processing. Delivery takes 8 to 10 weeks. ROVER handles all Georgia death records.

VitalChek at 877-572-6343 offers phone ordering with its own service fees. Under OCGA 31-10-27, the state controls base fees for certified copies. Processing time at the state office stays the same no matter how you order.

Who Can Request Alpharetta Death Records

Certified copies go to people with a direct interest under OCGA 31-10-25. That includes spouses, adult children, parents, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, legal representatives, and insurance beneficiaries.

Anyone else gets a plain paper copy with the Social Security number blacked out. These copies work for genealogy and research. They are not valid for legal use. A photo ID is required at the Fulton County office for all requests.

Death Certificate Filing in Alpharetta

Deaths in Alpharetta follow standard Georgia procedures. Under OCGA 31-10-15, the funeral director files the certificate with the Fulton County registrar within 72 hours. A physician certifies the cause of death. If the cause is not clear within 48 hours, "pending" is noted. The certificate must be fully filed within ten days.

After local registration, the certificate goes to the State Office of Vital Records. Both the county and state can then issue certified copies under OCGA 31-10-26. When an Alpharetta resident dies in another county, a copy of the certificate is sent to Fulton County.

Nearby Cities

Alpharetta is in north Fulton County. These qualifying cities are close by.