Sugar Hill Death Records
Sugar Hill death records are managed by the Gwinnett County Probate Court in Lawrenceville. Sugar Hill is in the north part of Gwinnett County and has grown steadily over the past two decades. The probate court at 75 Langley Drive in Lawrenceville handles all vital records requests for the county. The drive from Sugar Hill to the office takes about 20 minutes. You can walk in for same-day copies, use the state online system, or mail a request.
Sugar Hill Quick Facts
Gwinnett County Death Records for Sugar Hill
The Gwinnett County Probate Court is the vital records office for Sugar Hill residents. The office is at 75 Langley Dr, Lawrenceville, GA 30046. 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. The fee is $25 for the first copy and $5 for extras.
Under OCGA § 31-10-2, Georgia has a single vital records system. The Gwinnett County office can pull death records from any county. Cash, credit, and debit cards are accepted. No personal checks.
The Georgia DPH office locations page lists the Gwinnett County office and other nearby vital records offices.
The locations page above helps Sugar Hill residents find the nearest vital records office for death certificate requests.
| Office | Gwinnett County Probate Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 75 Langley Dr, Lawrenceville, GA 30046 |
| Type | Probate Court (County Registrar) |
How to Get Sugar Hill Death Certificates
Sugar Hill residents have three ways to get death certificates. Visit the Gwinnett County Probate Court, 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, use Form 3912. 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 refunded.
The ROVER system charges $8 for online orders. VitalChek at 877-572-6343 takes phone orders with their own fee. Under OCGA § 31-10-27, the base $25 fee is uniform across the state.
Who Can Get Death Certificates in Sugar Hill
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 legal use. A valid photo ID is needed for all requests.
Sugar Hill Death Certificate Filing
When someone dies in Sugar Hill, 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 Gwinnett County can issue copies once registered.
Older Death Records for Sugar Hill
State records go back to January 1919. For older deaths in the Sugar Hill area, the Georgia Archives at (678) 364-3700 can help. The Gwinnett County Probate Court may have older local records. Church and cemetery records fill gaps for earlier time periods.
Gwinnett County Death Records
Sugar Hill is in Gwinnett County. All death records go through the Gwinnett County Probate Court. For full details, visit the county page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Sugar Hill in the Gwinnett County area. Any Georgia vital records office can issue death certificates from any county.