LaGrange Death Records
LaGrange death records are managed by the Troup County Health Department. LaGrange is the county seat of Troup County and sits near the Alabama border in west Georgia. The health department at 900 Dallis Street handles vital records requests for the county. This is one of several Georgia counties that use the health department instead of the probate court as the local registrar. Walk-in visits give you same-day copies. You can also order by mail or through the state online system.
LaGrange Quick Facts
Troup County Death Records Office
The Troup County Health Department serves as the vital records office for LaGrange. The office is at 900 Dallis St, LaGrange, GA 30240. Staff can search the state database and give you certified copies on the spot. Bring a valid photo ID and know the full name, date of death, and place of death. The fee is $25 for the first copy and $5 for each extra.
Under OCGA § 31-10-2, Georgia runs one vital records system. The Troup County office can pull death records from any county. Cash, credit, and debit cards are accepted. No personal checks.
The Georgia DPH office locations page lists all vital records offices including the Troup County Health Department.
The locations page above helps LaGrange residents verify the Troup County Health Department address and find other nearby offices.
| Office | Troup County Health Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 900 Dallis St, LaGrange, GA 30240 |
| Type | Health Department (County Registrar) |
How to Get LaGrange Death Certificates
LaGrange residents can get death certificates three ways. Visit the Troup County Health Department, mail a request to the state, or order online. In-person visits are the fastest. Mail and online orders take 8 to 10 weeks to process.
For mail orders, fill out Form 3912 and send it to 1680 Phoenix Blvd, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349 with a $25 money order or certified check. Copies come by first class USPS. If no record is found, you get a "not on file" letter and the fee is not returned.
The ROVER system adds $8 for online orders. VitalChek at 877-572-6343 also handles phone orders with their own fee.
Who Can Get Death Certificates in LaGrange
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. Proof of your relationship is required.
The public can get plain paper copies with the Social Security number blacked out. These work for genealogy but not legal use. A valid photo ID is needed for all requests at the Troup County office.
LaGrange Death Certificate Filing
When someone dies in LaGrange, 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 Troup County can issue certified copies after that.
Older Death Records for LaGrange
State records go back to January 1919. For older deaths in the LaGrange area, contact the Georgia Archives at (678) 364-3700. Troup County was created in 1826, so some older records may exist at the county level. Church records and cemetery logs can help fill gaps.
Troup County Death Records
LaGrange is the county seat of Troup County. All death records go through the Troup County Health Department. For full details, visit the county page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near LaGrange in the west Georgia area. Any Georgia vital records office can issue death certificates from any county.