Access Roswell Death Records

Roswell death records are processed through the Fulton County Vital Records office in Atlanta. Roswell sits in north Fulton County and does not maintain its own vital records office. Residents use the same county office as Atlanta, Sandy Springs, and other Fulton County cities. The Pryor Street location in downtown Atlanta handles all in-person requests. Online and mail options are also available through the state system for those who prefer not to make the drive.

Roswell Death Records at Fulton County

The Fulton County Vital Records office handles all Roswell death certificates. The office is at 141 Pryor Street, Suite 1029A in Atlanta. Call (404) 613-1260 for current hours. Walk-in visits get same-day service in most cases.

Georgia runs a single statewide vital records database under OCGA 31-10-2. The Fulton County office can pull death records from anywhere in the state. So if you need a death certificate from a county other than Fulton, the same office can help. You do not have to travel to the county where the death took place. Bring a valid photo ID for any request.

The Roswell city website covers local government services, but death certificates are a county function in Georgia.

The Roswell government site has information on city services. For death records, you will need to go through Fulton County.

How to Get Death Certificates in Roswell

Roswell residents have three ways to get a death certificate. Visit the Fulton County office, use the state online system, or send a request by mail. The cost is the same for all methods at the base level.

In-person visits go to 141 Pryor Street in Atlanta. The drive from Roswell can take 30 to 45 minutes in traffic. Bring your photo ID and the details of the deceased, including full name, date of death, and place of death. Staff will search and print a certified copy the same day if the record is on file. The first copy is $25, and extra copies are $5 each on the same order. Cash, credit, and debit cards work. No personal checks.

To mail a request, use Form 3912 from the Georgia DPH website. Mail it with a money order for $25 to 1680 Phoenix Blvd, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349. Processing takes 8 to 10 weeks, and copies ship by first class mail.

Note: If the state cannot find the record, you receive a "not on file" letter. The $25 search fee is not returned.

Order Roswell Death Records Online

The ROVER system lets Roswell residents order death certificates without leaving home. ROVER charges $25 plus an $8 processing fee. Standard delivery is 8 to 10 weeks. The site covers all Georgia death records.

Third-party vendors like VitalChek at 877-572-6343 also handle orders. They add service fees beyond the state charge. Under OCGA 31-10-27, the state controls all base fees for certified copies of vital records.

Who Can Request Roswell Death Records

Certified copies go to people with a direct and tangible interest per OCGA 31-10-25. That list includes the spouse, adult children, parents, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, legal reps, and insurance beneficiaries.

Anyone else can get a plain paper copy. The Social Security number is removed on public copies. These are good for research and genealogy but not for legal use like settling estates or claiming benefits. Photo ID is needed for all requests at the Fulton County office.

Death Filing Process in Roswell

When someone dies in Roswell, the funeral director files the death certificate with the Fulton County registrar within 72 hours. Under OCGA 31-10-15, the certificate must be fully on file within ten days. A doctor certifies the cause of death. If the cause cannot be determined within 48 hours, the form reads "pending" until it is resolved.

The completed certificate then goes to the State Office of Vital Records in Atlanta. After state registration, both the Fulton County office and the state office can issue certified copies per OCGA 31-10-26. If a Roswell resident dies outside Fulton County, the death certificate copy gets forwarded to Fulton County as the county of residence.

Older Death Records for Roswell

State death records go back to January 1919. For earlier deaths in the Roswell area, the Georgia Archives at (678) 364-3700 is the best resource. Roswell has been part of Fulton County for a long time, so older records would be filed under Fulton County. Church and cemetery records from north Fulton can help with genealogy research for deaths before formal registration.

Nearby Cities

Roswell is in north Fulton County. Several other qualifying cities with death records pages are nearby.