Search Fannin County Death Records
Fannin County death records are stored at the Probate Court in Blue Ridge, up in the north Georgia mountains. The probate court acts as the local vital records registrar. Staff at the Blue Ridge office can search the statewide database for death certificates from any Georgia county. If you need a death certificate from Fannin County or elsewhere in the state, you have three main options: visit the office in person, order online through the state ROVER system, or mail a request to the Georgia Department of Public Health. Each method is covered below.
Fannin County Quick Facts
Fannin County Probate Court Vital Records
The Fannin County Probate Court is at 400 West Main Street, Suite 204, in Blue Ridge. This is the office you visit for death certificate requests at the county level. The court serves as the vital records registrar for Fannin County and connects to the statewide system. Walk-in service is available during normal business hours. Bring your photo ID. Staff can search and issue certified death certificates while you wait.
The Fannin County Probate Court listing on the Georgia DPH website shows the office address and details for vital records services.
The DPH listing confirms the West Main Street address in Blue Ridge. Under OCGA § 31-10-2, Fannin County is part of Georgia's unified vital records registration system. This means the Blue Ridge office can access death records from any county in the state, not just Fannin.
| Office | Fannin County Probate Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 400 W Main St, Suite 204, Blue Ridge, GA 30513 |
| Type | Probate Court (Local Registrar) |
How to Get Fannin County Death Certificates
Three options exist for getting a death certificate in Fannin County. Visit the Blue Ridge probate court, mail a request to the state, or order online. Each method has different timelines.
In-person is the fastest. Go to 400 West Main Street in Blue Ridge with your photo ID. Tell the clerk the full name of the person who died, the date of death, and the county where it happened. The fee is $25 for the first certified copy and $5 for each extra in the same order. If the record is in the state system, you walk out with it that day. Given that Fannin County is in a mountain area with limited nearby options, the local office is often the best choice for residents.
For mail orders, fill out Form 3912 and send it with a $25 money order or certified check to the Georgia DPH, 1680 Phoenix Blvd, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349. Include your photo ID copy. Processing takes 8 to 10 weeks. Under OCGA § 31-10-27, fees are due before the search begins and are not returned if no record is found.
Order Fannin County Death Records Online
The ROVER system handles online orders for all Georgia death certificates. You can order a Fannin County death record from anywhere with internet access. ROVER charges $25 plus an $8 processing fee. Standard delivery takes 8 to 10 weeks by USPS from the state office in Atlanta.
VitalChek is another option. Call 877-572-6343 or use their website. GO Certificates also handles Georgia orders. Both vendors charge extra fees but offer rush service that takes about 5 business days plus shipping. The DPH online ordering page lists these vendors.
For Fannin County residents who live far from other county offices, online ordering can save a long drive. You need the full name of the deceased, date and place of death, your relationship, and a valid photo ID to complete the order.
Note: ROVER expedited processing has been suspended due to high demand. Plan for the standard 8 to 10 week timeline.
Who Can Get Fannin County Death Records
Under OCGA § 31-10-25, certified copies go to people with a direct and tangible interest. Close family qualifies: spouse, adult children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and grandchildren. Legal representatives and insurance beneficiaries also have access to certified Fannin County death certificates.
Members of the public can request a plain paper copy. This version has the Social Security number blacked out. It works for genealogy or general research. It is not valid for legal purposes. All visitors to the Fannin County Probate Court must present a valid photo ID.
Death Certificate Filing in Fannin County
Under OCGA § 31-10-15, a death in Fannin County must result in a filed certificate within ten days. The funeral director files it with the local registrar within 72 hours. A physician certifies the cause. The registrar sends the record to the State Office of Vital Records in Atlanta. After that, both the state and the Fannin County office can issue certified copies.
The state database covers 1919 to the present. For older Fannin County deaths, the Georgia Archives in Morrow may have early records. Church and cemetery records from the Blue Ridge mountain area can also help trace deaths that happened before the state system began in 1919.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Fannin County in the north Georgia mountains. Any Georgia vital records office can issue death certificates from any county in the state.