Stonecrest Death Records

Stonecrest death records are handled by the DeKalb County Probate Court in Decatur. Stonecrest incorporated in 2017 and sits in the eastern part of DeKalb County. The city does not have its own vital records office. All death certificate requests go through the county probate court on Winn Way. Residents can visit in person for same-day service, order online through ROVER, or mail a request to the state office in Atlanta.

Stonecrest Death Records at DeKalb County

The DeKalb County Probate Court handles death records for Stonecrest. The office is at 445 Winn Way in Decatur. This is the same office that serves Brookhaven, Dunwoody, and all other DeKalb County cities. Walk-in visitors can get certified copies the same day with a valid photo ID.

Under OCGA 31-10-2, Georgia operates one statewide vital records database. The DeKalb County office plugs into this system. Stonecrest residents can request death certificates for deaths that happened anywhere in Georgia, not just in DeKalb County. There is no need to visit the county where the death took place.

The Georgia DPH death records page explains all the ways to get a death certificate in Georgia.

This state page covers the request process, fees, and required documents for death certificates available to Stonecrest residents.

Getting Death Certificates in Stonecrest

Stonecrest residents have three paths to a death certificate. Visit the DeKalb County Probate Court in Decatur, use ROVER online, or mail a request to the state.

For walk-in service, go to 445 Winn Way in Decatur. The drive from Stonecrest takes about 20 to 30 minutes. Bring your photo ID and the full name, date of death, and place of death for the deceased person. Staff search the database and hand you a certified copy the same day. The first copy costs $25. Each extra copy on the same order is $5. Cash, credit, and debit cards are accepted. Personal checks are not taken.

Mail requests use Form 3912. Send it with a $25 money order or certified check to 1680 Phoenix Blvd, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349. Processing takes 8 to 10 weeks. All copies ship first class USPS.

Note: If the record is not found, you still pay the $25 search fee. The state sends a "not on file" letter.

Order Stonecrest Death Records Online

ROVER is the state portal for online death certificate orders. The fee is $25 plus $8 processing. Delivery takes 8 to 10 weeks. This is a convenient option for Stonecrest residents who want to skip the drive to Decatur.

VitalChek at 877-572-6343 handles phone orders with its own fees. Under OCGA 31-10-27, the state sets the base fee for all certified copies. Third-party fees come on top of that.

Who Can Request Stonecrest Death Records

Certified death certificates go to people with a direct and tangible interest under OCGA 31-10-25. Eligible requestors include the spouse, adult children, parents, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, legal representatives, and insurance beneficiaries.

Public copies with the Social Security number removed are available to anyone. These work for research but not legal purposes. Photo ID is required for all requests at the DeKalb County Probate Court.

Death Certificate Filing for Stonecrest

When a death happens in Stonecrest, the funeral director files the certificate with the DeKalb County registrar within 72 hours under OCGA 31-10-15. A physician signs the medical section covering cause and manner of death. If the cause cannot be determined within 48 hours, "pending" goes on the form. The full certificate must be filed within ten days.

After local filing, the certificate goes to the State Office of Vital Records for registration. Both the DeKalb County Probate Court and the state can then issue certified copies under OCGA 31-10-26. If a Stonecrest resident dies in another county, a copy of the death certificate is forwarded to DeKalb County.

Nearby Cities

Stonecrest is in eastern DeKalb County. These qualifying cities are nearby in the Atlanta metro area.