Pooler Death Records Search
Pooler death records are handled through the Chatham County health department in Savannah. Pooler is in western Chatham County, about 15 minutes from downtown Savannah. The Chatham County vital records office is at 1395 Eisenhower Drive in Savannah. Chatham County uses the health department rather than the probate court as its local registrar for death records. You can walk in for same-day service, order online, or send a mail request to the state.
Pooler Quick Facts
Chatham County Death Records for Pooler
The Chatham County Health Department is the vital records office for Pooler residents. The office is at 1395 Eisenhower Dr, Savannah, GA 31406. You can call (912) 356-2138 for questions. 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.
Under OCGA § 31-10-2, Georgia runs one vital records system. The Chatham County office can pull death records from any county. The fee is $25 for the first copy and $5 for extras. Cash, credit, and debit cards work. No personal checks.
The Georgia DPH vital records office locator lists the Chatham County office and other nearby offices.
The office locator above helps Pooler residents find the nearest vital records office for death certificate requests.
| Office | Chatham County Health Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 1395 Eisenhower Dr, Savannah, GA 31406 |
| Phone | (912) 356-2138 |
| Type | Health Department (County Registrar) |
How to Get Pooler Death Certificates
Pooler residents can get death certificates three ways. Visit the Chatham County Health Department in Savannah, 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, fill out Form 3912 and 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.
The ROVER system handles online orders with an $8 processing fee. VitalChek at 877-572-6343 also takes phone orders with their own fee.
Note: Pooler residents who work near downtown Savannah may find the Chatham County office on Eisenhower Drive to be a quick stop during the workday.
Who Can Get Death Certificates in Pooler
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 removed. These work for genealogy but not for settling estates. A valid photo ID is needed for all requests at the Chatham County office.
Pooler Death Certificate Filing
When someone dies in Pooler, 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 Chatham County can issue copies after that.
Older Death Records for Pooler
State records go back to January 1919. For older deaths in the Pooler area, the Georgia Archives at (678) 364-3700 can help. Chatham County has records dating back to colonial times, and the health department may have some older vital records. Church and cemetery records also fill gaps.
Chatham County Death Records
Pooler is in Chatham County. All death records go through the Chatham County Health Department in Savannah. For full details, visit the county page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Pooler in the Savannah area. Any Georgia vital records office can issue death certificates from any county.