Milton Death Records Search
Milton death records are handled by the Fulton County vital records office in Atlanta. Milton sits in the northern part of Fulton County, far from the county seat. The main Fulton County office is at 141 Pryor Street in downtown Atlanta. This can mean a long drive for Milton residents. The good news is that you can also order death certificates online or by mail without making the trip south. Any Georgia vital records office can pull records from any county, so a closer office in a neighboring county can work too.
Milton Quick Facts
Fulton County Vital Records for Milton
Fulton County uses a dedicated vital records office rather than the probate court for death certificates. The main office is at 141 Pryor St, Suite 1029A, Atlanta, GA 30303. You can call (404) 613-1260 for questions. Under OCGA § 31-10-2, the state runs one vital records system, so this office can pull death records from any county in Georgia.
Walk-in service is available. Bring a valid photo ID and know the full name, date of death, and place of death for the person whose record you need. The fee is $25 for the first certified copy and $5 for each extra copy ordered at the same time. Cash, credit, and debit cards are accepted. Personal checks are not taken. Since Milton is in the north end of Fulton County, the drive to downtown Atlanta can be 45 minutes or more depending on traffic.
Milton residents may find it more practical to visit a closer vital records office. The Cherokee County Probate Court in Woodstock or the Forsyth County office can also pull the same records from the state database. This saves time if you live on the north side of Milton.
| Office | Fulton County Vital Records |
|---|---|
| Address | 141 Pryor St, Suite 1029A, Atlanta, GA 30303 |
| Phone | (404) 613-1260 |
| Type | County Vital Records Office |
How to Get Milton Death Certificates
There are three ways to get a death certificate as a Milton resident. Visit the Fulton County office in person, send a mail request to the state, or order online. In-person visits give you same-day copies. Mail and online orders take 8 to 10 weeks.
For mail orders, use Form 3912 from the Georgia Department of Public Health. Mail it to 1680 Phoenix Blvd, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349 with a money order or certified check for $25. The state ships copies by first class USPS. If no record is found, you get a "not on file" letter and the fee is not returned.
The Georgia DPH online ordering page explains how to use the ROVER system and third-party vendors for death certificate orders.
The page above walks Milton residents through the steps to order a death certificate online from the state system.
Order Milton Death Records Online
The state runs ROVER for online vital records orders. ROVER covers all Georgia counties, so you can order a death certificate for anyone who died in Milton or elsewhere. The site adds an $8 fee on top of the $25 base cost. Processing takes 8 to 10 weeks. Third-party vendors like VitalChek also process orders at 877-572-6343, with their own service fees added.
Under OCGA § 31-10-27, the state sets uniform fees for certified copies. The $25 base cost stays the same no matter which method you use to order. Only the processing and service fees vary between vendors.
Note: ROVER does not offer expedited processing at this time. The only way to get a death certificate fast is to visit a vital records office in person.
Who Can Get Death Certificates in Milton
Under OCGA § 31-10-25, certified death certificates go to people with a direct and tangible interest. This includes the spouse, adult children, parents, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, legal reps, and insurance beneficiaries. You need proof of your link to the person.
The public can get plain paper copies with the Social Security number removed. These work for genealogy but not for legal matters like settling an estate. All requests at the Fulton County office need a valid photo ID. No exceptions to this rule.
Death Certificate Filing in Milton
When someone dies in Milton, the death certificate must be filed within ten days. Under OCGA § 31-10-15, the funeral director files it with the Fulton County registrar within 72 hours. A physician signs the medical section. The certificate then goes to the State Office of Vital Records in Atlanta for central registration.
Under OCGA § 31-10-26, both the state registrar and Fulton County can issue certified copies once the record is registered. If someone lived in Milton but died in another county, a copy also gets sent to Fulton County.
Older Death Records for Milton Area
The state has death records from January 1919 to now. Milton was not incorporated as a city until 2006, so older records for the area fall under Fulton County. The Georgia Archives in Morrow can help with pre-1919 searches. Call (678) 364-3700 for help with historical death records in the Milton area.
Fulton County Death Records
Milton is in Fulton County. All death records go through the Fulton County vital records office. For full details on the office, forms, fees, and other resources, visit the county page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Milton in the north metro Atlanta area. Any vital records office in Georgia can issue death certificates from any county.