Lawrenceville Death Records
Lawrenceville death records are managed by the Gwinnett County Probate Court. Lawrenceville is the county seat of Gwinnett County, so the probate court is right in the city at 75 Langley Drive. This makes Lawrenceville the most convenient place for Gwinnett County residents to get death certificates in person. The court connects to the state database and can pull records from any county in Georgia. Gwinnett is one of the most populated counties in the state, and the probate court sees heavy traffic for vital records requests.
Lawrenceville Quick Facts
Gwinnett County Death Records Office
The Gwinnett County Probate Court is the vital records office for Lawrenceville and all of Gwinnett County. The office is at 75 Langley Dr, Lawrenceville, GA 30046. 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. The fee is $25 for the first copy and $5 for each extra.
Under OCGA § 31-10-2, the state runs one vital records system. The Gwinnett office can pull death records from any county. Cash, credit, and debit cards work. No personal checks.
The City of Lawrenceville website has general info about city services, though death records go through the county probate court.
The Lawrenceville city site above covers local services. Death certificate requests go through the Gwinnett County Probate Court at 75 Langley Drive.
| Office | Gwinnett County Probate Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 75 Langley Dr, Lawrenceville, GA 30046 |
| Type | Probate Court (County Registrar) |
How to Get Lawrenceville Death Certificates
Lawrenceville residents have three ways to get death certificates. Walk in to the Gwinnett County Probate Court, mail a request, or order online. In-person visits are fastest since the office is right in the city. Mail and online orders take 8 to 10 weeks.
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. If no record is found, you get a "not on file" letter. The fee is not returned.
The ROVER online system adds $8 for processing. VitalChek at 877-572-6343 also takes phone orders. Under OCGA § 31-10-27, the base $25 fee is set by the state and stays the same across all methods.
Who Can Get Death Certificates in Lawrenceville
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.
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 Gwinnett County office.
Lawrenceville Death Certificate Filing
When someone dies in Lawrenceville, 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 Gwinnett County can issue copies once registered.
Older Death Records for Lawrenceville
State records go back to January 1919. For older deaths in the Lawrenceville area, the Georgia Archives at (678) 364-3700 can help. Gwinnett County was created in 1818, so the probate court may have some very old local records. Church records and cemetery logs can also fill gaps.
Gwinnett County Death Records
Lawrenceville is the county seat of Gwinnett County. All death records go through the Gwinnett County Probate Court. For full details, visit the county page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Lawrenceville in the Gwinnett County area. Any Georgia vital records office can issue death certificates from any county.