Search Duluth Death Records
Duluth death records are handled through the Gwinnett County Probate Court in Lawrenceville. Duluth is in the western part of Gwinnett County, and the probate court is about a 20-minute drive east on Highway 120. The court handles all death certificate requests for Gwinnett County. You can walk in for same-day service, order online, or mail a request to the state. The office links to the statewide database and can pull death records from any county in Georgia.
Duluth Quick Facts
Gwinnett County Death Records for Duluth
The Gwinnett County Probate Court is the vital records office for Duluth residents. The office is at 75 Langley Dr in Lawrenceville. Staff can search the state database and print certified copies while you wait. Gwinnett County is one of the most populated in Georgia, so plan for possible waits during busy hours. Bring a valid photo ID and know the details of the person whose death record you need.
Under OCGA § 31-10-2, the state runs one vital records system. The Gwinnett County office can pull 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 Georgia DPH Vital Records page has forms and info for all methods of requesting death certificates.
The state vital records page above is the starting point for Duluth residents who want to order death certificates by mail or online.
| Office | Gwinnett County Probate Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 75 Langley Dr, Lawrenceville, GA 30046 |
| Type | Probate Court (County Registrar) |
How to Get Duluth Death Certificates
Duluth residents can get death certificates by visiting the Gwinnett County Probate Court, mailing a request, or ordering 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 refunded.
The ROVER system handles online orders with an $8 processing fee. Under OCGA § 31-10-27, the $25 base fee is set by the state. VitalChek at 877-572-6343 takes phone orders too.
Who Can Get Death Certificates in Duluth
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.
The public can get plain paper copies with the Social Security number removed. These work for genealogy but not legal use. A valid photo ID is needed for all requests.
Duluth Death Certificate Filing
When someone dies in Duluth, 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 Gwinnett County can then issue copies.
Older Death Records for Duluth
State records go back to January 1919. For older deaths in the Duluth area, contact the Georgia Archives at (678) 364-3700. The Gwinnett County Probate Court may have some older local records. Church records and cemetery logs also help with historical searches.
Gwinnett County Death Records
Duluth is in Gwinnett County. All death records go through the Gwinnett County Probate Court. For full details, visit the county page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Duluth in the Gwinnett County area. Any Georgia vital records office can issue death certificates from any county.