Find Death Records in Stockbridge
Stockbridge death records are managed by the Henry County Probate Court in McDonough. Stockbridge sits in the northern part of Henry County, and the probate court is at 99 Sims Street in McDonough, about a 15-minute drive south. The court handles all death certificate requests for the county. Walk-in visits give you same-day copies. The office connects to the state database, so you can get a death record for any Georgia county at this location.
Stockbridge Quick Facts
Henry County Death Records for Stockbridge
The Henry County Probate Court handles death records for Stockbridge and all of Henry County. The office is at 99 Sims St in McDonough. 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.
Under OCGA § 31-10-2, Georgia runs one vital records system. The Henry County office can pull death records from any county in the state. The fee is $25 for the first copy and $5 for each extra. Cash, credit, and debit cards are accepted. Personal checks are not taken.
The Georgia DPH online ordering instructions explain how Stockbridge residents can order death certificates without visiting the office.
The instructions above walk Stockbridge residents through the state online ordering process for death certificates.
| Office | Henry County Probate Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 99 Sims St, McDonough, GA 30253 |
| Type | Probate Court (County Registrar) |
How to Get Stockbridge Death Certificates
Stockbridge residents have three ways to get a death certificate. Visit the Henry County Probate Court in McDonough, mail a request, or order online. In-person visits are the fastest. 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 money order or certified check for $25. If no record is found, you get a "not on file" letter and the fee is not refunded.
The ROVER system adds $8 for online orders. VitalChek at 877-572-6343 takes phone orders too. Under OCGA § 31-10-27, the base $25 fee is set by the state and does not change based on how you order.
Who Can Get Death Certificates in Stockbridge
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 blacked out. These work for genealogy but not legal matters. A valid photo ID is needed for all requests at the Henry County office.
Stockbridge Death Certificate Filing
When someone dies in Stockbridge, 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 Henry County can issue copies after registration.
Older Death Records for Stockbridge
State records go back to January 1919. For older deaths in the Stockbridge area, the Georgia Archives at (678) 364-3700 can help. The Henry County Probate Court may have some local records from before the state system. Cemetery logs and church records fill gaps for earlier periods.
Henry County Death Records
Stockbridge is in Henry County. All death records go through the Henry County Probate Court in McDonough. For full county details, visit the county page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Stockbridge in the south metro Atlanta area. Any Georgia vital records office can issue death certificates from any county.