Mableton Death Records Lookup

Mableton death records are handled by Cobb and Douglas Public Health, which serves as the vital records office for Cobb County. Mableton incorporated as a city in 2022 but still uses Cobb County services for death certificates. The health department office on County Services Parkway in Marietta processes all death certificate requests. Residents can also order online through ROVER or mail a request to the state office in Atlanta.

Mableton Death Records at Cobb County

Cobb and Douglas Public Health serves as the vital records office for Cobb County, which includes Mableton. The office address is 1650 County Services Parkway in Marietta. Call (770) 514-2337 for hours and questions. This office also serves Marietta, Smyrna, Kennesaw, and all other Cobb County cities.

Under OCGA 31-10-2, Georgia runs one statewide vital records system. The Cobb County office connects to the state database and can issue death certificates from any Georgia county. Walk-in service with a valid photo ID gets you a certified copy the same day in most cases.

The Georgia DPH vital records page provides an overview of the statewide system and links to ordering options.

The state vital records page above shows the options available to Mableton residents for ordering death certificates through the Georgia system.

How to Get Death Certificates in Mableton

Mableton residents can request death certificates in person, by mail, or online. The base fee is $25 for all methods.

For in-person requests, visit the Cobb and Douglas Public Health office at 1650 County Services Parkway in Marietta. Bring a photo ID plus the deceased person's full name, date of death, and place of death. Staff will search the database and issue a certified copy. Same-day service is standard. Extra copies are $5 each on the same order. Cash, credit, and debit cards work. No personal checks.

Mail requests use Form 3912. Send it with a $25 money order or certified check to 1680 Phoenix Blvd, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349. Allow 8 to 10 weeks for processing. All copies ship by first class USPS.

Note: No refunds on the $25 fee if the record is not found. A "not on file" letter is sent instead.

Order Mableton Death Records Online

The ROVER portal handles online death certificate orders for all Georgia counties. It charges $25 plus $8 processing. Standard delivery is 8 to 10 weeks.

VitalChek at 877-572-6343 is a third-party phone option with its own fees. Under OCGA 31-10-27, the state controls the base fee schedule for all certified copies.

Who Can Request Mableton Death Records

Certified copies need a direct and tangible interest per OCGA 31-10-25. Eligible requestors are the spouse, adult children, parents, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, legal reps, and insurance beneficiaries.

The public can get plain paper copies with the Social Security number removed. These work for research and genealogy, not for legal use. Photo ID is required for every request at the Cobb County office.

Death Certificate Filing for Mableton

When a death occurs in Mableton, the funeral director files the death certificate with the Cobb County registrar within 72 hours. A physician signs the medical section under OCGA 31-10-15. The full certificate must be on file within ten days. If the cause of death is not clear within 48 hours, "pending" is entered on the form.

The certificate then goes to the State Office of Vital Records for registration. Under OCGA 31-10-26, both the Cobb County health department and the state can issue certified copies afterward. If a Mableton resident dies in another county, the death certificate is forwarded to Cobb County as the county of residence.

Nearby Cities

Mableton is in southeast Cobb County, close to the Atlanta city limits. These qualifying cities are nearby.