Peachtree City Death Records
Peachtree City death records are handled by the Fayette County Probate Court in Fayetteville. Peachtree City is the largest city in Fayette County, but the county seat is Fayetteville, and that is where the probate court sits. The drive from Peachtree City to the courthouse is about 10 minutes. The probate court can search for death records and print certified copies the same day you visit. You can also skip the trip and order online or by mail if you do not need the record right away.
Peachtree City Quick Facts
Fayette County Death Records Office
The Fayette County Probate Court is the local vital records office for Peachtree City residents. It is at 1 Center Drive in Fayetteville. Staff there can search the state database and hand you 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. The fee is $25 for the first copy and $5 for each extra copy in the same order.
Under OCGA § 31-10-2, Georgia has one central vital records system. The Fayette County office connects to it and can pull death records from any county in the state. You do not have to visit the county where the death took place. This is helpful if you live in Peachtree City but need a record from another part of Georgia.
| Office | Fayette County Probate Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Center Dr, Fayetteville, GA 30214 |
| Type | Probate Court (County Registrar) |
How to Get Peachtree City Death Certificates
You have three ways to get a death certificate. Visit the Fayette County Probate Court, mail a request to the state, or use the online system. Each method costs $25 for the base fee. In-person visits are the quickest option for Peachtree City residents.
Mail orders use Form 3912 from the Georgia Department of Public Health. Send it with a money order or certified check for $25 to 1680 Phoenix Blvd, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349. Processing takes 8 to 10 weeks. The state sends copies by first class USPS.
The Georgia DPH death records page has forms and full details on the request process for Peachtree City residents and anyone else in the state.
This page from the Georgia DPH site shows the steps and forms needed to request a death certificate from Peachtree City or any other location in the state.
Note: If no record is found, the state sends a "not on file" letter. The $25 search fee is not refunded.
Order Peachtree City Death Records Online
Georgia runs ROVER for online death certificate orders. It covers all 159 counties. The site adds an $8 processing fee, making the total $33 for one copy. Processing takes 8 to 10 weeks. You can also call VitalChek at 877-572-6343 to order by phone, though they add their own service fee.
Under OCGA § 31-10-27, the department sets uniform fees for certified copies. The base $25 cost stays the same across all order methods. Only vendor fees change.
Who Can Get Death Certificates in Peachtree City
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 link to the person who died.
The public can get plain paper copies with the Social Security number removed. These work for genealogy but not legal matters. All requests need a valid photo ID at the Fayette County office.
Peachtree City Death Certificate Filing
When someone dies in Peachtree City, the death certificate must be filed within ten days. Under OCGA § 31-10-15, the funeral director files it with the Fayette County registrar within 72 hours. A physician signs the medical section. The certificate then goes to the state office for central registration. Under OCGA § 31-10-26, both the state and Fayette County can issue certified copies once the record is in the system.
If someone lived in Peachtree City but died in another county, a copy of the certificate gets sent to Fayette County. The local office may have records for Fayette County residents who died elsewhere in Georgia.
Older Death Records for Peachtree City
State records go back to January 1919. For older deaths in the area, contact the Georgia Archives at (678) 364-3700. Peachtree City was founded in 1959, so most historical records for the area are under Fayette County. Church records, cemetery logs, and newspaper notices can help fill gaps for deaths before the state system began.
Fayette County Death Records
Peachtree City is in Fayette County. All death records go through the Fayette County Probate Court in Fayetteville. For more on the county office, fees, and resources, visit the county page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Peachtree City in the south metro area. Any vital records office can issue death certificates from any Georgia county.