Search Peachtree Corners Death Records
Peachtree Corners death records are managed through the Gwinnett County Probate Court in Lawrenceville. Peachtree Corners is one of several large cities in Gwinnett County, and the probate court handles all vital records for the entire county. The court office sits at 75 Langley Drive in Lawrenceville, about a 15-minute drive from most parts of Peachtree Corners. You can visit in person for same-day copies, or use the state online system to order from home without making the trip.
Peachtree Corners Quick Facts
Gwinnett County Probate Court Death Records
The Gwinnett County Probate Court serves as the local vital records office for Peachtree Corners. The court is at 75 Langley Drive in Lawrenceville. Staff can search the state database and print certified copies of death certificates while you wait. Gwinnett is one of the largest counties in Georgia, and the probate court handles a high volume of requests. Plan for a possible wait during busy times. You need a valid photo ID for any death record request.
Under OCGA § 31-10-2, Georgia runs a single vital records system. This means the Gwinnett County office can pull death records from any county in the state. You do not have to go to the county where the death took place. If you live in Peachtree Corners but need a death record from another part of Georgia, the Lawrenceville office can help.
The fee is $25 for the first certified copy. Each extra copy from the same order costs $5. You can pay with cash, credit, or debit card. Personal checks are not taken at the probate court.
| Office | Gwinnett County Probate Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 75 Langley Dr, Lawrenceville, GA 30046 |
| Type | Probate Court (County Registrar) |
How to Get Peachtree Corners Death Certificates
Peachtree Corners residents have three options for getting death certificates. Walk in to the Gwinnett County Probate Court, mail a request to the state, or order online. In-person visits are the fastest. Mail and online orders take 8 to 10 weeks to come back.
For mail orders, fill out Form 3912 from the Georgia Department of Public Health. Send it to 1680 Phoenix Blvd, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349 with a money order or certified check for $25. The state ships all mail orders by first class USPS. If no record is found, they send a "not on file" letter and do not refund the search fee.
The ROVER online system lets you order from home. ROVER adds an $8 processing fee on top of the $25 base cost. The total comes to $33 for one copy. Standard processing still takes 8 to 10 weeks.
The ROVER portal shown above is the state system Peachtree Corners residents can use to order death certificates online without visiting the Gwinnett County office.
Note: Online and mail orders have the same processing time. The only way to get a faster copy is to visit the probate court in person.
Who Can Request Death Records in Peachtree Corners
Georgia law limits who can get a certified death certificate. Under OCGA § 31-10-25, certified copies go to people with a direct and tangible interest. This includes a spouse, adult children, parents, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, legal reps, and insurance beneficiaries.
Members of the public can still get a copy. The public version is printed on plain paper with the Social Security number removed. It works for genealogy research but not for legal matters. If you need a certified copy, bring proof of your relationship to the person who died. A birth certificate, marriage license, or court order can serve as proof at the Gwinnett County office.
Peachtree Corners Death Certificate Filing
When someone dies in Peachtree Corners, the death certificate must be filed within ten days. Under OCGA § 31-10-15, the funeral director files the certificate with the local registrar within 72 hours. A physician signs the medical section covering cause and manner of death. If the cause cannot be set within 48 hours, the form says "pending" until the doctor finishes the review.
After the Gwinnett County registrar receives the certificate, it goes to the State Office of Vital Records in Atlanta. The state registers it in the central database. Under OCGA § 31-10-26, both the state registrar and local custodian can issue certified copies. You can get a Peachtree Corners death certificate from the Gwinnett probate court or from the state office. Either one works for legal purposes.
Older Death Records for Peachtree Corners
The state system has death records from January 1919 to the present. Peachtree Corners was not incorporated until 2012, so older records for the area fall under Gwinnett County. The Georgia Archives in Morrow holds some pre-1919 death records and can help with genealogy searches. Call them at (678) 364-3700.
The Gwinnett County Probate Court may have local records that go back further than the state system. Church records, cemetery logs, and old newspaper notices can also fill gaps for deaths in the Peachtree Corners area before state records began.
Gwinnett County Death Records
Peachtree Corners is in Gwinnett County. All death records go through the Gwinnett County Probate Court. The county handles vital records for many cities including Lawrenceville, Duluth, and Sugar Hill. For full details on fees, forms, and other resources, visit the county page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Peachtree Corners in the Gwinnett County area. Any Georgia vital records office can issue death certificates from any county, so you can visit whichever office is closest.