Johns Creek Death Records

Johns Creek death records are handled by the Fulton County Vital Records office in Atlanta. Johns Creek incorporated in 2006 and is one of several north Fulton County cities that rely on the county office for vital records services. There is no city-level vital records office in Johns Creek. Residents use the Fulton County office on Pryor Street in downtown Atlanta for in-person requests, or they can order online through ROVER or send a mail request to the state.

Johns Creek Death Records at Fulton County

The Fulton County Vital Records office is the place for Johns Creek death certificates. It is at 141 Pryor Street, Suite 1029A in Atlanta. The phone number is (404) 613-1260. The same office serves Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Alpharetta, and every other city in Fulton County.

Under OCGA 31-10-2, Georgia operates a single statewide vital records database. The Fulton County office connects to this system. That means Johns Creek residents can request death certificates for deaths that occurred in any county in Georgia, not just Fulton. Walk-in visitors get same-day copies when the record is on file.

The Georgia DPH online ordering guide explains how to use the state system for death certificate orders from home.

This page walks through the steps for ordering Georgia death certificates online, which is a good option for Johns Creek residents who prefer not to drive to Atlanta.

Getting Death Certificates in Johns Creek

Three options are available. Visit the Fulton County office in Atlanta, use the state online system, or mail a request. All use the same $25 base fee for a first copy.

Walk-in visits go to 141 Pryor Street in downtown Atlanta. Johns Creek is in the northeast part of Fulton County, so the drive can take 30 to 50 minutes depending on traffic. Bring a photo ID and the deceased person's full name, date of death, and place of death. Staff can print a certified copy the same day. Extra copies cost $5 each when ordered together. Cash, credit, and debit cards are accepted. No personal checks.

For mail orders, send Form 3912 with a $25 money order to 1680 Phoenix Blvd, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349. Processing takes 8 to 10 weeks. All copies ship by first class USPS.

Note: The $25 search fee is nonrefundable even if no record is found.

Order Johns Creek Death Records Online

ROVER is the state online portal for death certificate orders. The cost is $25 plus $8 processing. Standard delivery takes 8 to 10 weeks. This is often the most convenient option for Johns Creek residents.

VitalChek at 877-572-6343 also handles phone orders. They add their own fees. Under OCGA 31-10-27, the state sets the base fee for certified copies. Processing time stays the same regardless of vendor.

Who Can Request Johns Creek Death Records

Certified death certificates require a direct and tangible interest under OCGA 31-10-25. Eligible people include the spouse, adult children, parents, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, legal reps, and insurance beneficiaries.

Public copies with the Social Security number removed are available to anyone. These work for research but not for legal purposes. Photo ID is required for all requests at the Fulton County office.

Death Certificate Filing in Johns Creek

Deaths in Johns Creek follow standard Georgia filing rules. The funeral director files the certificate with the Fulton County registrar within 72 hours per OCGA 31-10-15. A physician signs the medical section covering cause and manner of death. If the cause cannot be set within 48 hours, the form is filed with "pending" noted. The full certificate must be on file within ten days of the death.

After Fulton County registers the certificate locally, it goes to the State Office of Vital Records. Both offices can then issue certified copies under OCGA 31-10-26. If a Johns Creek resident dies in a different county, a copy of the death certificate gets forwarded to Fulton County as the home county.

Nearby Cities

Johns Creek is in the northeast corner of Fulton County. These qualifying cities are nearby.