Tucker Death Records Search
Tucker death records are handled by the DeKalb County Probate Court in Decatur. Tucker is in the northeast part of DeKalb County and was incorporated as a city in 2016. The probate court office at 445 Winn Way in Decatur manages all death certificate requests for the county. The drive from Tucker to Decatur is about 15 to 20 minutes. You can also skip the trip and use the state online system or send a mail request if you do not need the record right away.
Tucker Quick Facts
DeKalb County Death Records for Tucker
The DeKalb County Probate Court serves as the vital records office for Tucker residents. The office is at 445 Winn Way in Decatur. Staff can search the state database and print certified copies while you wait. Bring a valid photo ID and know the full name, date of death, and place of death. DeKalb is one of the most populated counties in Georgia, so the probate court sees heavy traffic. Plan for a wait during busy times.
Under OCGA § 31-10-2, the state runs one vital records system. The DeKalb County office can pull death records from any county. The fee is $25 for the first copy and $5 for each extra. Cash, credit, and debit cards are accepted. No personal checks.
The Georgia DPH fee schedule lists all costs for death certificates and other vital records.
The fee schedule above applies to all death certificate orders, including those from Tucker through the DeKalb County office.
| Office | DeKalb County Probate Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 445 Winn Way, Decatur, GA 30030 |
| Type | Probate Court (County Registrar) |
How to Get Tucker Death Certificates
Tucker residents can get death certificates by visiting the DeKalb County Probate Court, mailing a request, or ordering online. In-person visits give same-day copies. 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 $25 money order or certified check. If no record is found, you get a "not on file" letter and the fee is not returned.
The ROVER online system charges an $8 processing fee on top of the $25 base. VitalChek at 877-572-6343 also takes phone orders with their own service fee added.
Note: Tucker residents who find the Decatur office inconvenient can visit any other Georgia vital records office. The Gwinnett County office in Lawrenceville may be closer depending on where you live in Tucker.
Who Can Get Death Certificates in Tucker
Under OCGA § 31-10-25, certified copies go to people 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 required for all requests at the DeKalb County office.
Tucker Death Certificate Filing
When someone dies in Tucker, 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 DeKalb County can issue copies after that.
Older Death Records for Tucker
State records go back to January 1919. Tucker was not incorporated until 2016, so older records fall under DeKalb County. The Georgia Archives at (678) 364-3700 holds pre-1919 records. Church records and cemetery logs can also help fill gaps.
DeKalb County Death Records
Tucker is in DeKalb County. All death records go through the DeKalb County Probate Court in Decatur. For full details, visit the county page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Tucker in the DeKalb County area. Any vital records office in Georgia can issue death certificates from any county.