Evans County Death Records
Evans County death records are handled by the Probate Court in Claxton, Georgia. The probate court acts as the local vital records registrar for this southeast Georgia county. If you need a death certificate tied to Evans County or any other county in Georgia, the Claxton office can help. Staff search the statewide database and issue certified copies on the spot for walk-in visitors. You can also order Evans County death records by mail from the state or online through the ROVER system. This page walks through each option.
Evans County Quick Facts
Evans County Probate Court Vital Records
The Evans County Probate Court is located at 201 Freeman Street, Suite 9, in Claxton. This is the local office for death certificate requests. Staff can search the statewide vital records database and provide certified copies. Walk-in requests are handled during regular business hours. Bring a valid photo ID when you visit.
The Evans County Probate Court listing on the Georgia DPH website confirms the office location and services for vital records requests.
The listing shows that the Claxton probate court is the local registrar for Evans County death records. Under OCGA § 31-10-2, all Georgia county offices connect to a single vital records system. The Evans County office can pull death certificates from any county in the state, not just local ones.
| Office | Evans County Probate Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 201 Freeman St, Suite 9, Claxton, GA 30417 |
| Type | Probate Court (Local Registrar) |
How to Get Evans County Death Certificates
Three methods are available for getting a death certificate in Evans County. You can visit the probate court in Claxton, mail your request to the state, or use the online system.
For walk-in service, go to 201 Freeman Street in Claxton with your photo ID. Give the clerk the deceased person's name, date of death, and place of death. The fee is $25 for the first certified copy and $5 for each additional copy in the same order. If the record is in the system, the Evans County staff will print it for you that day. Small county offices like this one tend to have shorter wait times than big metro offices.
Mail requests go to the Georgia DPH, Vital Records, 1680 Phoenix Blvd, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349. Fill out Form 3912 and include a money order or certified check for $25 and a copy of your photo ID. Processing takes 8 to 10 weeks. Under OCGA § 31-10-27, the fee must be paid before the search begins and is not refundable.
Note: Requests that sit open for more than one year get closed by the state, so check on your order if you have not heard back.
Order Evans County Death Records Online
The ROVER system lets you order any Georgia death certificate online, including Evans County records. ROVER charges $25 for the certificate plus $8 for online processing. Delivery takes 8 to 10 weeks by USPS from the state office in Atlanta.
Third-party vendors like VitalChek also process Evans County death record orders. VitalChek can be reached at 877-572-6343. GO Certificates is another approved vendor. Both add their own fees and offer rush shipping options. The DPH online ordering page lists all approved vendors and their contact details.
Who Can Request Evans County Death Records
Certified death certificates in Georgia go to people with a direct interest. Under OCGA § 31-10-25, that means close family: spouse, adult children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and grandchildren. Legal representatives and insurance beneficiaries qualify too.
Anyone else can get a plain paper copy from the Evans County Probate Court. This version has the Social Security number blacked out. It is useful for research but not for legal matters. All visitors must present a valid photo ID before receiving any death record from the Evans County office.
Death Certificate Filing in Evans County
When someone dies in Evans County, the funeral director files the death certificate with the local registrar within 72 hours. Under OCGA § 31-10-15, a physician certifies the cause and manner of death. The complete certificate must be filed within ten days. The Evans County registrar then sends the record to the State Office of Vital Records in Atlanta for inclusion in the central database.
The state system has death records from 1919 to the present. For older Evans County deaths, the Georgia Archives in Morrow may have early indexes and records. Church records, cemetery logs, and local newspaper archives from the Claxton area can help with pre-1919 death research in Evans County.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Evans County in southeast Georgia. Any vital records office in the state can issue death certificates from any Georgia county.