Search Rome Death Records
Rome death records are managed by the Floyd County Probate Court. Rome is the county seat of Floyd County, so the courthouse is in the city center. The probate court at 16 East 12th Street SE handles all death certificate requests for the area. Walk-in service gives you same-day copies. The office is part of Georgia's statewide vital records system, meaning you can get a death certificate for any county at this location. Rome is also the largest city in northwest Georgia, serving as a hub for residents across several nearby counties.
Rome Quick Facts
Floyd County Death Records Office
The Floyd County Probate Court is the local vital records office for Rome. It sits at 16 East 12th St SE in downtown Rome. 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 copy in the same order.
Under OCGA § 31-10-2, Georgia runs a single vital records system. The Floyd County office can pull death records from any county in the state. You do not have to travel to the county where the death took place. Cash, credit, and debit cards work. Personal checks are not accepted.
The City of Rome website has general info about city services, though death records are handled at the county level.
The Rome city site above provides links to local services, though death certificate requests go through the Floyd County Probate Court rather than the city.
| Office | Floyd County Probate Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 16 East 12th St SE, Rome, GA 30161 |
| Type | Probate Court (County Registrar) |
How to Get Rome Death Certificates
Rome residents have three options for getting death certificates. Walk in to the Floyd County Probate Court, mail a request to the state, or order online. In-person visits are fastest. Mail and online orders take 8 to 10 weeks.
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 sends copies by first class USPS. If no record is found, you get a "not on file" letter and the fee is not refunded.
The ROVER online system adds an $8 processing fee on top of the $25 base cost. Total is $33 for one copy online. You can also use VitalChek at 877-572-6343 to order by phone with their own service fees added.
Note: Rome is far from the state office in Atlanta. For fast service, the Floyd County Probate Court in downtown Rome is your best bet.
Who Can Get Death Certificates in Rome
Georgia law limits who gets certified copies. Under OCGA § 31-10-25, certified death certificates go to people with a direct and tangible interest. This covers the 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 are fine for genealogy but not for legal use. Bring proof of your relationship if you need a certified copy. A valid photo ID is required for all requests at the Floyd County office.
Rome Death Certificate Filing Process
When someone dies in Rome, the death certificate must be filed within ten days. Under OCGA § 31-10-15, the funeral director files it with the Floyd County registrar within 72 hours. A physician signs the medical section. If the cause of death cannot be set within 48 hours, the form says "pending" until the doctor finishes. The certificate then goes to the state office for central registration.
Under OCGA § 31-10-26, both the state registrar and Floyd County can issue certified copies. You can get a Rome death certificate from the local probate court or the state office. Either copy is valid for legal use. If someone lived in Rome but died elsewhere, a copy also gets sent to Floyd County.
Older Death Records in Rome
The state has records from January 1919 forward. For deaths before that in the Rome area, the Georgia Archives at (678) 364-3700 can help. Rome has been the Floyd County seat since 1834, so there may be older local records at the probate court. Church records, cemetery logs, and newspaper notices fill gaps for earlier time periods in the area.
Floyd County Death Records
Rome is the county seat of Floyd County. All death records go through the Floyd County Probate Court. For full details on fees, forms, and resources, visit the county page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are in the northwest Georgia area near Rome. Any vital records office in the state can issue death certificates from any county.