Kennesaw Death Records
Kennesaw death records are managed through the Cobb County vital records office in Marietta. Kennesaw is in the northwest part of Cobb County, and the county office is at 1650 County Services Parkway in Marietta. The drive from Kennesaw to the Cobb County office takes about 15 minutes. Cobb County handles vital records through its own office system rather than the probate court. You can visit for same-day copies, or order online or by mail if you prefer not to make the trip.
Kennesaw Quick Facts
Cobb County Death Records for Kennesaw
The Cobb County vital records office handles death certificates for Kennesaw residents. The office is at 1650 County Services Pkwy in Marietta. You can call (770) 514-2337 for questions. Staff can search the state database and give you certified copies on the spot. 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 has one vital records system. The Cobb County office can pull death records from any county in the state. The fee is $25 for the first copy and $5 for each extra copy. Cash, credit, and debit cards work. No personal checks.
The ROVER online ordering system is another option for Kennesaw residents who want to order from home.
The ROVER portal shown above lets Kennesaw residents order death certificates without visiting the Cobb County office. An $8 processing fee applies.
| Office | Cobb County Vital Records |
|---|---|
| Address | 1650 County Services Pkwy, Marietta, GA 30008 |
| Phone | (770) 514-2337 |
| Type | County Vital Records Office |
How to Get Kennesaw Death Certificates
Kennesaw residents have three ways to get death certificates. Visit the Cobb County office, mail a request to the state, or order online. In-person visits are fastest. 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 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.
Under OCGA § 31-10-27, the state sets the $25 base fee. Vendor and processing fees are separate. VitalChek at 877-572-6343 also handles phone orders.
Who Can Get Death Certificates in Kennesaw
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 blacked out. These work for genealogy but not legal matters. A valid photo ID is required for all requests. Bring proof of your link to the person who died if you need a certified copy from the Cobb County office.
Kennesaw Death Certificate Filing
When someone dies in Kennesaw, the death certificate must be filed within ten days. Under OCGA § 31-10-15, the funeral director files it with the Cobb County registrar within 72 hours. A physician signs the medical section. The record then goes to the state for registration. Under OCGA § 31-10-26, both the state and Cobb County can issue copies after that.
Older Death Records for Kennesaw
State records go back to January 1919. For deaths before that, the Georgia Archives at (678) 364-3700 can help. The Cobb County office may also have older local records. Church records and cemetery logs fill gaps for earlier time periods in the Kennesaw area.
Cobb County Death Records
Kennesaw is in Cobb County. All death records go through the Cobb County vital records office. For more details on fees, forms, and services, visit the county page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Kennesaw in the Cobb County area. Any Georgia vital records office can pull death records from any county.