Access Dalton Death Records
Dalton death records are managed by the Whitfield County Probate Court. Dalton is the county seat of Whitfield County, located in the far northwest corner of Georgia near the Tennessee border. The probate court office at 800 Professional Boulevard handles all death certificate requests. You can walk in for same-day copies or order through the state system. The office links to the statewide vital records database and can pull death records from any county in Georgia.
Dalton Quick Facts
Whitfield County Death Records Office
The Whitfield County Probate Court serves as the vital records office for Dalton. The office is at 800 Professional Blvd, Dalton, GA 30720. 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 Whitfield County office can pull death records from any county. The fee is $25 for the first copy and $5 for each extra. Cash, credit, and debit cards are accepted. No personal checks.
The City of Dalton website has general info about city services and government contacts.
The Dalton city site above covers local government services. Death certificate requests go through the Whitfield County Probate Court, not the city.
| Office | Whitfield County Probate Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 800 Professional Blvd, Dalton, GA 30720 |
| Type | Probate Court (County Registrar) |
How to Get Dalton Death Certificates
Dalton residents have three ways to get death certificates. Visit the Whitfield County Probate Court, 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 requests, use Form 3912. Send it to 1680 Phoenix Blvd, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349 with a money order or certified check for $25. 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 charges an $8 processing fee for online orders. VitalChek at 877-572-6343 takes phone orders with their own service fee.
Note: Dalton is far from the state office in Atlanta. For fast service, visit the Whitfield County Probate Court on Professional Boulevard.
Who Can Get Death Certificates in Dalton
Under OCGA § 31-10-25, certified copies go to people with a direct and tangible interest: spouse, adult children, parents, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, legal reps, and insurance beneficiaries.
The public can get plain paper copies with the Social Security number removed. These work for genealogy but not legal use. All requests need a valid photo ID at the Whitfield County office.
Dalton Death Certificate Filing
When someone dies in Dalton, 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 Whitfield County can issue copies once registered.
Older Death Records for Dalton
State records go back to January 1919. For deaths before that in the Dalton area, the Georgia Archives at (678) 364-3700 can help. Whitfield County was created in 1851, so local records at the probate court may go back to that time. Church records and cemetery logs also help with older searches.
Whitfield County Death Records
Dalton is the county seat of Whitfield County. All death records go through the Whitfield County Probate Court. For full details, visit the county page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are in the northwest Georgia area near Dalton. Any vital records office in the state can issue death certificates from any county.