Cartersville Death Records
Cartersville death records are managed by the Bartow County Probate Court. Cartersville is the county seat of Bartow County, located along Interstate 75 north of Atlanta. The probate court at 135 West Cherokee Avenue handles all death certificate requests for the county. Walk-in visits give same-day copies. The office connects to the state vital records database and can pull death records from any county in Georgia. Cartersville serves as the main hub for vital records in the northwest metro area between Atlanta and the mountains.
Cartersville Quick Facts
Bartow County Death Records Office
The Bartow County Probate Court is the vital records office for Cartersville. The office is at 135 W Cherokee Ave, Suite 243-A, Cartersville, GA 30120. You can call (770) 387-5075 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 for the person whose record you need.
Under OCGA § 31-10-2, Georgia runs one vital records system. The Bartow 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 are accepted. No personal checks.
The Georgia DPH death records page has forms and full instructions for requesting death certificates.
The state page above has the forms and steps Cartersville residents need to request death certificates by mail, online, or in person.
| Office | Bartow County Probate Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 135 W Cherokee Ave, Suite 243-A, Cartersville, GA 30120 |
| Phone | (770) 387-5075 |
| Type | Probate Court (County Registrar) |
How to Get Cartersville Death Certificates
Cartersville residents have three ways to get death certificates. Walk in to the Bartow County Probate Court, mail a request to the state, or order online. In-person visits are the fastest option. Mail and online orders take 8 to 10 weeks.
For mail orders, 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 mails copies by first class USPS. 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. Under OCGA § 31-10-27, the base $25 fee is set by the state and does not change.
Who Can Get Death Certificates in Cartersville
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 relationship to the person who died.
The public can get plain paper copies with the Social Security number blacked out. These work for genealogy but not legal matters. A valid photo ID is required for all requests at the Bartow County office.
Cartersville Death Certificate Filing
When someone dies in Cartersville, the death certificate must be filed within ten days. Under OCGA § 31-10-15, the funeral director files it with the Bartow County registrar 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 Bartow County can issue copies once registered.
If someone lived in Cartersville but died in another county, a copy of the certificate gets sent to Bartow County. The local office may have records for Bartow County residents who died elsewhere in Georgia.
Older Death Records for Cartersville
State records go back to January 1919. For older deaths in the Cartersville area, the Georgia Archives at (678) 364-3700 can help. Bartow County (originally Cass County) was created in 1832, so the probate court may have some early local records. Church records and cemetery logs also fill gaps for deaths before the state system began.
Bartow County Death Records
Cartersville is the county seat of Bartow County. All death records go through the Bartow County Probate Court. For full county details, visit the county page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Cartersville in the Cherokee area. Any Georgia vital records office can issue death certificates from any county.