Find Bulloch County Death Records

Death records for Bulloch County are handled by the Health Department in Statesboro, Georgia. The Health Department serves as the county's vital records registrar, which is different from most Georgia counties that use the Probate Court. Bulloch County is part of the Southeast Health District, and the office on West Altman Street processes death certificate requests in person. You can also order through the state ROVER portal or by mail. The Bulloch County Health Department issues certified copies for deaths that happened locally or in any other Georgia county, making it a convenient one-stop resource for anyone in the Statesboro area.

Bulloch County Health Department

The Bulloch County Health Department at 1 West Altman Street in Statesboro is where you go for death records locally. The office is open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM and Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Nurse Manager Shai Barnes, RN, BSN, oversees the office as part of the Southeast Health District. Staff can search for death records and print certified copies during your visit.

The Bulloch County Health Department listing on the DPH site confirms this office handles vital records for the county.

That page shows the office as an authorized vital records registrar. You need a photo ID and the basic facts about the death: the full name of the person, date of death, and where they died. The fee is $25 for the first certified copy. Extra copies cost $5 each when ordered together. Under Georgia Code § 31-10-26, the registrar issues certified copies upon written application. The Bulloch County Health Department uses the statewide database, which means they can pull death records for deaths that happened in other counties too.

The Southeast Health District page for Bulloch County has more details about the office and its services.

The Southeast Health District page shows the office hours and services available at the Bulloch County location. This office covers more than just vital records, but death certificate requests are one of the core services they provide.

Ways to Order Bulloch County Death Records

The Health Department in Statesboro offers same-day service for walk-in requests. This is the fastest option. Go to the office on West Altman Street during business hours. Fill out the request form, show your ID, and pay. You can leave with the death certificate in hand. The office opens early on weekdays, which helps if you need to get there before work.

The ROVER online portal is the next option. ROVER stands for Request Official Vital Events Records. You enter the details about the death, pay $25 plus an $8 processing fee by card, and the certificate comes by mail. Expect 8 to 10 weeks for delivery of Bulloch County death records through ROVER. The Georgia Technology Authority and DPH run this system together.

Mail orders go to the state office at 1680 Phoenix Boulevard, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349. Use Form 3912 and include your ID copy and a money order or certified check for $25. Personal checks are not accepted. The DPH death records page has the form and complete instructions. Processing by mail takes the same 8 to 10 weeks as online orders for Bulloch County death records.

Who Can Get Bulloch County Death Certificates

Georgia law sets clear rules on access. Certified copies go to the spouse, adult children, parents, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, and legal representatives. Insurance companies and attorneys with a direct interest also qualify. Under § 31-10-25, the state protects the integrity of these records while allowing access to those who need them.

Anyone can request a Bulloch County death record. If you are not a family member, you get a plain paper copy with the Social Security number blacked out. These are useful for genealogy, research, and general information. The cost is $25 regardless of who makes the request. The Health Department in Statesboro handles both types the same way at the front desk.

Note: A valid photo ID is required for all death certificate requests at the Bulloch County Health Department.

How Deaths Get Recorded in Bulloch County

Under § 31-10-15, the funeral director files a death certificate with the local registrar within 72 hours of taking custody of the body. The physician or medical examiner completes the medical certification within 72 hours as well. If the cause of death cannot be determined within 48 hours, the certificate is filed with "pending" until the cause is established. For deaths that need investigation, the certification may take up to 30 days.

Once the Bulloch County Health Department receives the death certificate, it gets transmitted to the state office for central registration under § 31-10-2. After that, the record is in the statewide database and any vital records office in Georgia can issue copies. This connected system means families do not have to travel back to Bulloch County to get a death certificate. Any participating office in the state can help.

Cities in Bulloch County

Statesboro is the county seat and the largest city in Bulloch County. It is home to Georgia Southern University. All death records for Bulloch County residents are processed through the Health Department on West Altman Street in Statesboro.

Other communities in Bulloch County include Brooklet, Portal, and Register. Death records for all of these areas go through the same Health Department in Statesboro.

Nearby Counties

These counties surround Bulloch County in southeast Georgia. Each has its own registrar for vital records. The Bulloch County Health Department can also issue death certificates for deaths that occurred in any of these areas.