Canton Death Records Lookup

Canton death records are handled by the Cherokee County Probate Court. Canton is the county seat of Cherokee County, and the probate court office is at 7545 Main Street in nearby Woodstock. Canton has grown fast in recent years and is now one of the larger cities in the north metro Atlanta area. The probate court connects to the state vital records database and can pull death records from any county in Georgia. You can walk in, order by mail, or use the state online system to get a death certificate.

Cherokee County Death Records for Canton

The Cherokee County Probate Court is the local vital records office for Canton residents. Though Canton is the county seat, the probate court office is at 7545 Main St, Suite 100 in Woodstock. The drive from Canton to the office takes about 15 minutes. Staff can search the state database and print certified copies while you wait. Bring a valid photo ID and the details of the person whose record you need.

Under OCGA § 31-10-2, the state runs one vital records system. The Cherokee County office can pull death records from any county in Georgia. The fee is $25 for the first copy and $5 for each extra copy. Cash, credit, and debit cards are accepted. No personal checks.

The Georgia DPH Vital Records page has forms, fee info, and details on all the ways Canton residents can request death certificates.

The state vital records page shown above is the starting point for Canton residents who want to order death certificates online or by mail.

How to Get Canton Death Certificates

Canton residents can get death certificates by visiting the Cherokee County Probate Court in person, mailing a request to the state, or ordering online. In-person visits give same-day service. Mail and online orders take 8 to 10 weeks.

For mail requests, fill out Form 3912 and send it to 1680 Phoenix Blvd, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349 with a $25 money order or certified check. The state ships copies by first class USPS. If no record is found, you get a "not on file" letter and the fee is not refunded.

The ROVER online system adds an $8 fee for a total of $33 per copy. VitalChek at 877-572-6343 also processes orders by phone.

Who Can Get Death Certificates in Canton

Under OCGA § 31-10-25, certified death certificates go to people with a direct and tangible interest: spouse, adult children, parents, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, legal reps, and insurance beneficiaries. Bring proof of your relationship to the person who died.

The public can get plain paper copies with the Social Security number removed. These work for genealogy but not for legal use. All requests at the Cherokee County office need a valid photo ID.

Canton Death Certificate Filing

When someone dies in Canton, the death certificate must be filed within ten days. Under OCGA § 31-10-15, the funeral director files it within 72 hours. A physician signs the medical section. The certificate goes to the state for central registration. Under OCGA § 31-10-26, both the state and Cherokee County can then issue certified copies.

If someone lived in Canton but died in another county, a copy of the death certificate gets sent to Cherokee County. The office may have records for Cherokee County residents who died elsewhere.

Older Death Records for Canton

State records go back to January 1919. For older deaths in the Canton area, the Georgia Archives at (678) 364-3700 may have records. Cherokee County was created in 1831, so some local records at the probate court may go back quite far. Church records and cemetery logs also help with historical searches in the Canton area.

Cherokee County Death Records

Canton is in Cherokee County. All death records go through the Cherokee County Probate Court. For full details on fees, forms, and resources, see the county page.

View Cherokee County Death Records

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Canton in the Cherokee County area. Any Georgia vital records office can issue death certificates from any county.