Access Brookhaven Death Records

Brookhaven death records are handled by the DeKalb County Probate Court in Decatur. Brookhaven incorporated in 2012 and is located in the northern part of DeKalb County, close to the Atlanta city limits. The city does not have its own vital records office. Death certificate requests for Brookhaven residents go through the DeKalb County probate court on Winn Way. You can also order through the state ROVER portal or by mail.

Brookhaven Death Records at DeKalb County

The DeKalb County Probate Court at 445 Winn Way in Decatur processes all Brookhaven death certificates. This same office serves Dunwoody, Stonecrest, and every other DeKalb County city. Walk-in visitors can get same-day certified copies with a valid photo ID.

Under OCGA 31-10-2, Georgia uses a single vital records database. The DeKalb County office connects to it and can issue death certificates from any Georgia county. Brookhaven residents who need a record from Fulton County or Gwinnett County can get it at the Winn Way office without traveling elsewhere.

The Georgia DPH vital records office locator can help you find the DeKalb County office and confirm hours.

This page helps Brookhaven residents find the nearest vital records office, which is the DeKalb County Probate Court in Decatur.

How to Get Death Certificates in Brookhaven

Three methods are available to Brookhaven residents. Visit the probate court in Decatur, order online, or mail a request to the state office.

For walk-in visits, head to 445 Winn Way in Decatur. The drive from Brookhaven is about 15 to 25 minutes. Bring a photo ID and the deceased person's full name, date of death, and place of death. The staff will search the state database and print a certified copy. Same-day service is typical. The fee is $25 for the first copy and $5 for each extra copy on the same order. Cash, credit, and debit cards work. No personal checks.

Mail requests need Form 3912 sent with a $25 money order or certified check to 1680 Phoenix Blvd, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349. Allow 8 to 10 weeks for processing and shipping by first class USPS.

Note: The $25 fee covers the search and is not refunded if no record is found.

Order Brookhaven Death Records Online

The ROVER portal handles online death certificate orders for all Georgia counties. The cost is $25 plus $8 processing. Standard delivery takes 8 to 10 weeks.

VitalChek at 877-572-6343 is a phone-based alternative with its own service fees. Under OCGA 31-10-27, the state controls base fees for certified copies. The processing timeline does not change based on the vendor you use.

Who Can Request Brookhaven Death Records

Certified copies are restricted to people with a direct and tangible interest under OCGA 31-10-25. Eligible requestors are the spouse, adult children, parents, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, legal representatives, and insurance beneficiaries.

Public copies with the Social Security number removed are available to anyone. These copies are good for research and genealogy. They are not valid for legal use. Every request at the DeKalb County office requires a photo ID.

Death Certificate Filing in Brookhaven

Deaths in Brookhaven follow the standard Georgia process. The funeral director files the certificate with the DeKalb County registrar within 72 hours. Under OCGA 31-10-15, a physician signs the medical section. If the cause of death is not clear within 48 hours, "pending" is entered. The certificate must be fully filed within ten days of the death.

After local registration, the certificate goes to the State Office of Vital Records. Both the DeKalb County Probate Court and the state can then issue certified copies per OCGA 31-10-26. If a Brookhaven resident dies outside DeKalb County, a copy of the certificate is sent to DeKalb as the county of residence.

Nearby Cities

Brookhaven borders Atlanta and several other qualifying cities in the metro area.