Search Union City Death Records
Union City death records are handled through the Fulton County vital records office in Atlanta. Union City sits in the far south end of Fulton County, about 20 minutes south of downtown Atlanta. The main Fulton County vital records office is at 141 Pryor Street in Atlanta. You can visit in person for same-day copies, order online through the state system, or mail a request. Since all Georgia vital records offices connect to the same state database, Union City residents can also use a closer office in a neighboring county if that is more convenient.
Union City Quick Facts
Fulton County Death Records for Union City
Fulton County uses a dedicated vital records office for death certificates. The main office is at 141 Pryor St, Suite 1029A, Atlanta, GA 30303. You can call (404) 613-1260 for questions. Under OCGA § 31-10-2, this office can pull death records from any county in Georgia. Staff can search the state database and give you certified copies on the spot.
Bring a valid photo ID and the details of the person whose death record you need: full name, date of death, and place of death. The fee is $25 for the first certified copy and $5 for each extra copy. Cash, credit, and debit cards are accepted. Personal checks are not.
The ROVER online ordering system is available for Union City residents who prefer to order from home.
The ROVER portal shown above lets Union City residents order death certificates online. The system adds an $8 processing fee to each order.
| Office | Fulton County Vital Records |
|---|---|
| Address | 141 Pryor St, Suite 1029A, Atlanta, GA 30303 |
| Phone | (404) 613-1260 |
| Type | County Vital Records Office |
How to Get Union City Death Certificates
Union City residents can get death certificates by visiting the Fulton County office, 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.
Under OCGA § 31-10-27, the base $25 fee is set by the state. VitalChek at 877-572-6343 also takes phone orders with their own service fee.
Note: Union City residents who find the Atlanta office too far can visit any Georgia vital records office. The Coweta County office in nearby Newnan or the Fayette County office in Fayetteville may be more convenient.
Who Can Get Death Certificates in Union City
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 at the Fulton County office.
Union City Death Certificate Filing
When someone dies in Union City, the death certificate must be filed within ten days. Under OCGA § 31-10-15, the funeral director files it with the Fulton County registrar 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 Fulton County can issue copies after that.
Older Death Records for Union City
State records go back to January 1919. For older deaths in the Union City area, the Georgia Archives at (678) 364-3700 can help. The Fulton County office may have some local records from before the state system. Church records and cemetery logs fill gaps for earlier time periods.
Fulton County Death Records
Union City is in Fulton County. All death records go through the Fulton County vital records office. For full details, visit the county page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Union City in the south metro Atlanta area. Any Georgia vital records office can issue death certificates from any county.