Martinez Death Records
Martinez death records are managed by the Columbia County Probate Court. Martinez is a census-designated place in Columbia County, part of the greater Augusta area. The probate court is at 1956 Appling Harlem Road in Appling, which is the county seat. The office handles all death certificate requests for Columbia County. You can walk in for same-day service, order online through the state system, or send a mail request. The office links to the statewide database and can pull death records from any Georgia county.
Martinez Quick Facts
Columbia County Death Records for Martinez
The Columbia County Probate Court is the vital records office for Martinez residents. The office is at 1956 Appling Harlem Rd, Appling, GA 30802. You can call (706) 541-1254 with questions. Staff can search the state database and print 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 a single vital records system. The Columbia County office can pull death records from any county. The fee is $25 for the first copy and $5 for each extra. Cash, credit, and debit cards work. No personal checks.
The ROVER online system is another option for Martinez residents who want to order from home.
The ROVER portal above lets Martinez residents order death certificates online. An $8 processing fee applies on top of the $25 base cost.
| Office | Columbia County Probate Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 1956 Appling Harlem Rd, Appling, GA 30802 |
| Phone | (706) 541-1254 |
| Type | Probate Court (County Registrar) |
How to Get Martinez Death Certificates
Martinez residents have three ways to get death certificates. Visit the Columbia County Probate Court in Appling, mail a request to the state, or order online. In-person visits give same-day copies. 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 $25 money order or certified check. If no record is found, you get a "not on file" letter and the fee is not returned.
Under OCGA § 31-10-27, the $25 base fee is set by the state. VitalChek at 877-572-6343 processes phone orders with their own service fee.
Note: Martinez residents can also use the Richmond County office in Augusta if that is more convenient, since all offices pull from the same state system.
Who Can Get Death Certificates in Martinez
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 matters. All requests need a valid photo ID.
Martinez Death Certificate Filing
When someone dies in Martinez, 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 Columbia County can issue copies after that.
Older Death Records for Martinez
State records go back to January 1919. For deaths before that in the Martinez area, the Georgia Archives at (678) 364-3700 can help. The Columbia County Probate Court may have older local records. Church records and cemetery logs fill gaps for earlier time periods.
Columbia County Death Records
Martinez is in Columbia County. All death records go through the Columbia County Probate Court in Appling. For full county details, visit the county page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Martinez in the Augusta area. Any Georgia vital records office can issue death certificates from any county.