Find Carrollton Death Records
Carrollton death records are managed by the Carroll County Health Department. Carrollton is the county seat of Carroll County in west Georgia. The health department at 1004 Newnan Road handles vital records requests for the county. Carroll County is one of several Georgia counties that use the health department instead of the probate court as the local registrar. You can walk in for same-day copies or order through the state system online or by mail.
Carrollton Quick Facts
Carroll County Death Records Office
The Carroll County Health Department serves as the vital records office for Carrollton. The office is at 1004 Newnan Rd, Carrollton, GA 30116. You can call (770) 832-1342 for questions. Staff can search the state database and print certified copies while you wait. Bring a valid photo ID and the full name, date of death, and place of death.
Under OCGA § 31-10-2, Georgia has a single vital records system. The Carroll County office can pull death records from any county. The fee is $25 for the first copy and $5 for extras. Cash, credit, and debit cards work. No personal checks.
The Georgia DPH Vital Records page has forms and info for all death certificate request methods.
The state vital records page above is the starting point for Carrollton residents who want forms and instructions for death certificate orders.
| Office | Carroll County Health Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 1004 Newnan Rd, Carrollton, GA 30116 |
| Phone | (770) 832-1342 |
| Type | Health Department (County Registrar) |
How to Get Carrollton Death Certificates
Carrollton residents can get death certificates three ways. Walk in to the Carroll County Health Department, mail a request to the state, or order online. In-person visits give same-day copies. Mail and online orders take 8 to 10 weeks.
For mail orders, use Form 3912. Send it to 1680 Phoenix Blvd, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349 with a $25 money order or certified check. If no record is found, you get a "not on file" letter and the fee is not returned.
The ROVER system adds $8 for online orders. VitalChek at 877-572-6343 takes phone orders with their own fee.
Who Can Get Death Certificates in Carrollton
Under OCGA § 31-10-25, certified copies go to those with a direct and tangible interest: spouse, adult children, parents, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, legal reps, and insurance beneficiaries. Bring proof of your link to the person who died.
The public can get plain paper copies with the Social Security number removed. These work for genealogy but not legal use. All requests at the Carroll County office need a valid photo ID.
Carrollton Death Certificate Filing
When someone dies in Carrollton, 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 record goes to the state for registration. Under OCGA § 31-10-26, both the state and Carroll County can issue copies after registration.
Carrollton is home to the University of West Georgia. Students from out of the area who need death records from other parts of the state can use the Carroll County Health Department since all offices link to the same state system.
Older Death Records for Carrollton
State records go back to January 1919. For older deaths in the Carrollton area, the Georgia Archives at (678) 364-3700 can help. Carroll County was created in 1826, so some older records may exist locally. Church records and cemetery logs also fill gaps.
Carroll County Death Records
Carrollton is the county seat of Carroll County. All death records go through the Carroll County Health Department. For full details, visit the county page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Carrollton in the west Georgia area. Any Georgia vital records office can issue death certificates from any county.