McDonough Death Records Lookup
McDonough death records are kept by the Henry County Probate Court. McDonough is the county seat of Henry County, so the courthouse is right in the city at 99 Sims Street. This makes it easy for McDonough residents to walk in and get death certificates without a long drive. The probate court connects to the state vital records database and can pull records from any county in Georgia. Henry County has grown fast in recent years, and the probate court handles a large volume of vital records requests.
McDonough Quick Facts
Henry County Death Records Office
The Henry County Probate Court is the vital records office for McDonough. It sits at 99 Sims St, McDonough, GA 30253. Staff can search the state database and print certified copies while you wait. Bring a valid photo ID and the full name, date of death, and place of death for the person whose record you need. The fee is $25 for the first copy and $5 for each extra.
Under OCGA § 31-10-2, Georgia runs a single vital records system. The Henry County office can pull death records from any county in the state. Cash, credit, and debit cards are accepted. Personal checks are not taken.
The Georgia DPH death records page has forms and steps for requesting death certificates from McDonough or anywhere in the state.
The state page above shows the steps and forms McDonough residents need to request death certificates by mail or in person.
| Office | Henry County Probate Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 99 Sims St, McDonough, GA 30253 |
| Type | Probate Court (County Registrar) |
How to Get McDonough Death Certificates
McDonough residents have three ways to get death certificates. Walk in to the Henry County Probate Court, mail a request, 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 given back.
The ROVER system adds $8 for online orders. VitalChek at 877-572-6343 processes phone orders with their own service fee.
Who Can Get Death Certificates in McDonough
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. Bring proof of your relationship.
The public can get plain paper copies with the Social Security number removed. These work for genealogy but not legal matters. A valid photo ID is needed for all requests at the Henry County office.
McDonough Death Certificate Filing
When someone dies in McDonough, 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 Henry County can issue copies once registered.
Older Death Records for McDonough
State records go back to January 1919. For older deaths in the McDonough area, the Georgia Archives at (678) 364-3700 can help. Henry County was created in 1821, so some older records may exist at the probate court. Church records and cemetery logs fill gaps for earlier periods.
Henry County Death Records
McDonough is the county seat of Henry County. All death records go through the Henry County Probate Court. For full details, visit the county page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near McDonough in the south metro Atlanta area. Any Georgia vital records office can issue death certificates from any county.