East Point Death Records
East Point death records are handled through the Fulton County vital records office in Atlanta. East Point sits in the southwest part of Fulton County, just south of Atlanta. The main Fulton County vital records office is at 141 Pryor Street in downtown Atlanta, which is a short drive from East Point. You can visit in person for same-day copies, order online through the state system, or mail a request. Since East Point is close to the county seat, in-person visits are a practical option for most residents.
East Point Quick Facts
Fulton County Vital Records for East Point
Fulton County uses a dedicated vital records office for death certificates rather than the probate court. The main office is at 141 Pryor St, Suite 1029A, Atlanta, GA 30303. Call (404) 613-1260 with questions. The drive from East Point to the Atlanta office is usually 15 to 20 minutes. Under OCGA § 31-10-2, this office can pull death records from any county in Georgia.
Walk-in service is available during business hours. Bring a valid photo ID and the details of the person whose death record you need: full name, date of death, and place of death. The fee is $25 for the first certified copy and $5 for each extra copy ordered at the same time. Cash, credit, and debit cards are accepted. Personal checks are not.
The Georgia DPH office locations page lists all vital records offices in the state, including the Fulton County office that serves East Point.
The office locations page above helps East Point residents find the closest vital records office for death certificate requests.
| Office | Fulton County Vital Records |
|---|---|
| Address | 141 Pryor St, Suite 1029A, Atlanta, GA 30303 |
| Phone | (404) 613-1260 |
| Type | County Vital Records Office |
How to Get East Point Death Certificates
East Point residents can get death certificates by visiting the Fulton County office in person, mailing a request, or ordering online. In-person visits give same-day copies. Mail and online orders take 8 to 10 weeks to process.
For mail orders, use Form 3912 from the Georgia DPH. Send it to 1680 Phoenix Blvd, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349 with a money order or certified check for $25. Copies ship by first class USPS. If no record is found, you get a "not on file" letter and the fee is not returned.
The ROVER online system adds an $8 fee on top of the $25 base cost. Processing takes 8 to 10 weeks. VitalChek at 877-572-6343 also takes orders by phone.
Who Can Get Death Certificates in East Point
Under OCGA § 31-10-25, certified death certificates 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 request plain paper copies with the Social Security number removed. These work for genealogy but not legal matters. All requests at the Fulton County office need a valid photo ID. No exceptions.
East Point Death Certificate Filing
When someone dies in East Point, the death certificate must be filed within ten days. Under OCGA § 31-10-15, the funeral director files it with the Fulton County registrar within 72 hours. A physician signs the medical section. The certificate then goes to the state for central registration. Under OCGA § 31-10-26, both the state and Fulton County can issue certified copies once the record is registered.
If someone lived in East Point but died in another county, a copy also gets sent to Fulton County. The local office may have records for Fulton County residents who died elsewhere in the state.
Older Death Records for East Point
State records go back to January 1919. For older deaths in the East Point area, contact the Georgia Archives at (678) 364-3700. The Fulton County office may have some local records from before the state system. Cemetery logs and church records can also help with historical searches.
Fulton County Death Records
East Point is in Fulton County. All death records go through the Fulton County vital records office. For full details on the county office, visit the county page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near East Point in the south metro Atlanta area. Any Georgia vital records office can issue death certificates from any county.