Fayette County Death Records
Fayette County death records are managed by the Probate Court in Fayetteville. Located south of Atlanta in the metro area, Fayette County has a population of over 118,000 and a busy probate office that handles vital records. The court serves as the local registrar and can pull death certificates from any county in Georgia through the statewide database. You can visit the Fayetteville office for same-day copies, order through ROVER online, or mail a request to the state. This page covers all the ways to search for and get death certificates in Fayette County.
Fayette County Quick Facts
Fayette County Probate Court Vital Records
The Fayette County Probate Court is at 1 Center Drive in Fayetteville. This is the main office for death certificate requests at the local level. Staff search the state database and issue certified copies during regular business hours. Walk-in service is available. Bring a valid photo ID. The Fayetteville office handles a steady volume of vital records requests given the county's population size in the Atlanta metro region.
The Fayette County Probate Court listing on the Georgia DPH site shows the office details for vital records services.
The DPH page confirms the Center Drive address in Fayetteville and the probate court's role as the local registrar. Under OCGA § 31-10-2, Fayette County connects to Georgia's unified vital records system. The office can pull death certificates from any of the 159 Georgia counties.
| Office | Fayette County Probate Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Center Dr, Fayetteville, GA 30214 |
| Type | Probate Court (Local Registrar) |
How to Get Fayette County Death Certificates
You have three ways to get a death certificate in Fayette County. Visit the Fayetteville probate court, send a mail request, or order online. Walk-in visits are the fastest by far.
For in-person requests, go to 1 Center Drive in Fayetteville. Bring your photo ID and the details about the deceased: full name, date of death, and place of death. The cost is $25 for the first certified copy and $5 for each extra copy in the same order. The Fayette County Probate Court staff can search the record and hand you a copy the same day. Cash, credit, and debit cards are typically accepted at the window.
Mail requests go to the Georgia Department of Public Health, Vital Records, 1680 Phoenix Blvd, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349. Use Form 3912 and include a money order or certified check for $25 with a copy of your photo ID. Processing takes 8 to 10 weeks. Under OCGA § 31-10-27, fees are required before any search starts and are not given back if the record is not found.
Fayette County residents may also visit the State Office of Vital Records in Atlanta since it is only about 30 minutes north. That office handles walk-in requests from all 159 Georgia counties.
Note: If you need the death certificate for a legal deadline, visiting in person is the safest bet to avoid the 8 to 10 week mail wait.
Order Fayette County Death Records Online
The ROVER system is the online portal for Georgia death certificate orders. ROVER covers all counties, including Fayette. The fee is $25 plus an $8 processing charge. Delivery takes 8 to 10 weeks by USPS.
VitalChek and GO Certificates are third-party vendors approved for Georgia death record orders. VitalChek handles phone orders at 877-572-6343 and has rush options. Both charge their own service fees. The DPH online ordering page explains each vendor's pricing and process for Fayette County death records.
Who Can Get Fayette County Death Records
Georgia law limits certified copy access. Under OCGA § 31-10-25, certified death certificates go to those with a direct interest: spouse, adult children, parents, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, legal representatives, and insurance beneficiaries.
The general public can request a plain paper copy from the Fayette County Probate Court. The Social Security number is blacked out on public copies. These work for research or general reference but not for legal use. Everyone must show a valid photo ID at the Fayette County office.
Death Certificate Filing in Fayette County
When a death occurs in Fayette County, the funeral director files the certificate with the local registrar within 72 hours. A physician signs the medical section. Under OCGA § 31-10-15, the full certificate must reach the registrar within ten days. The Fayette County registrar then sends the record to the state office in Atlanta for permanent storage in the central database.
The state system has records from 1919 forward. For older Fayette County deaths, the Georgia Archives in Morrow holds early indexes and documents. Call (678) 364-3700 for help with historical Fayette County death records. Church records and local cemeteries may have older records as well.
Cities in Fayette County
Fayette County includes several cities and towns. Peachtree City is the largest and has its own city page. All death certificates in the county are handled through the probate court in Fayetteville.
Other communities in Fayette County include Fayetteville, Tyrone, and Brooks. All use the Fayette County Probate Court for death certificate requests.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Fayette County south of Atlanta. Any Georgia vital records office can issue death certificates from any county in the state.