Find Dunwoody Death Records

Dunwoody death records are processed by the DeKalb County Probate Court in Decatur. Dunwoody incorporated in 2008 and sits in the northern part of DeKalb County, bordering Sandy Springs in Fulton County. The city does not run its own vital records office. All death certificate requests for Dunwoody residents go through the county probate court. Online and mail ordering are also available through the state system.

Dunwoody Death Records at DeKalb County

The DeKalb County Probate Court handles death records for Dunwoody. The office is at 445 Winn Way in Decatur. It also serves Brookhaven, Stonecrest, and all other DeKalb County cities. Walk-in visitors can get same-day certified copies with a valid photo ID.

Under OCGA 31-10-2, Georgia maintains one statewide vital records system. The DeKalb County office connects to this database. Dunwoody residents can get death certificates for deaths in any Georgia county. If you need a record from Fulton County or Cobb County, the Decatur office can pull it from the same system.

The Georgia DPH fee schedule page shows the current costs for death certificates and other vital records.

This page lists the statewide fee structure. The same $25 first copy fee applies at the DeKalb County Probate Court.

Getting Death Certificates in Dunwoody

Dunwoody residents have three options. Visit the DeKalb County Probate Court, use ROVER online, or mail a request to the state.

Walk-in visits go to 445 Winn Way in Decatur. From Dunwoody, the drive is about 15 to 25 minutes depending on traffic. Bring your photo ID and the full name, date of death, and place of death for the deceased. Staff can search and print a certified copy the same day. The first copy is $25. Extra copies cost $5 each on the same order. Cash, credit, and debit cards are accepted. No personal checks.

For mail orders, fill out Form 3912 and send it with a $25 money order to 1680 Phoenix Blvd, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349. Processing takes 8 to 10 weeks. Copies come by first class USPS.

Note: The $25 search fee is not refunded if the record cannot be found.

Order Dunwoody Death Records Online

ROVER is the state online ordering system. It handles all Georgia death certificate orders. The cost is $25 plus $8 processing. Delivery takes 8 to 10 weeks.

VitalChek at 877-572-6343 is another option for phone orders. They add their own fees. Under OCGA 31-10-27, the state controls base fees for all certified copies.

Who Can Get Dunwoody Death Certificates

Certified copies are for people with a direct and tangible interest under OCGA 31-10-25. That includes the 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 and research but not for legal use. Photo ID is required at the DeKalb County office for every type of request.

Death Certificate Filing in Dunwoody

When a death occurs in Dunwoody, the funeral director files the certificate with the DeKalb County registrar within 72 hours. Under OCGA 31-10-15, a physician certifies the cause of death. If the cause cannot be set within 48 hours, "pending" goes on the form. The full certificate must be filed within ten days of the death.

After local filing, the certificate is sent to the State Office of Vital Records. Both the DeKalb County office and the state can issue certified copies under OCGA 31-10-26. If a Dunwoody resident dies in another county, a copy is forwarded to DeKalb County as the county of residence.

Nearby Cities

Dunwoody borders Sandy Springs and Brookhaven. These qualifying cities are nearby in the metro Atlanta area.