Liberty County Death Records
Liberty County death records are managed by the probate court in Hinesville, Georgia. The Liberty County Probate Court is the local registrar for vital records in this coastal Georgia county that is home to Fort Stewart. Death certificate requests go through the Hinesville office, which is part of the Coastal Health District. The probate court connects to the statewide vital records database, so staff can pull death records from any county in Georgia. You can also order online through the state system or by mail if visiting Hinesville is not an option.
Liberty County Quick Facts
Liberty County Probate Court Death Records
The Liberty County Probate Court handles death record services at 201 South Main Street, Suite 2200, in Hinesville. The mailing address is P.O. Box 28, Hinesville, GA 31310. You can reach them by phone at (912) 876-3635 or by fax at (912) 876-3589. As the local registrar, the probate court processes all death certificate requests for Liberty County. Staff can search the state database and issue certified copies to eligible requestors.
Liberty County is part of the Coastal Health District, which plays a role in vital records for the coastal region. Under OCGA § 31-10-2, Georgia operates a single vital records system. The Liberty County Probate Court ties into this centralized database. You can get death records from any Georgia county through the Hinesville office without traveling to where the death happened. This is useful for military families and others connected to Fort Stewart who may need records from different parts of the state.
The Liberty County Probate Court listing on the Georgia DPH website shows the current office details.
The listing above from the Georgia DPH directory confirms the Hinesville address and office type for Liberty County vital records services.
The Coastal Health District vital records page also provides information about death record services in this region.
| Office | Liberty County Probate Court |
|---|---|
| Physical Address | 201 South Main Street, Suite 2200, Hinesville, GA 31313 |
| Mailing Address | P.O. Box 28, Hinesville, GA 31310 |
| Phone | (912) 876-3635 |
| Fax | (912) 876-3589 |
| Type | Probate Court (County Registrar) |
How to Get Liberty County Death Certificates
There are three ways to get a death certificate from Liberty County. Visit the probate court in person, mail a request to the state office, or order online. The base fee is $25 for the first copy and $5 for each extra copy ordered at the same time.
For walk-in requests, visit the Liberty County Probate Court at 201 South Main Street in Hinesville. Bring a valid photo ID and the deceased person's full name, date of death, and where the death took place. Staff will search the database and can often provide a certified copy the same day. The office accepts cash, credit cards, and debit cards. Personal checks are not taken for death certificate orders. Given the large military population in Liberty County, the probate court sees a high volume of records requests.
Mail requests go through the state. Fill out Form 3912 from the Georgia DPH. Send it with a $25 money order or certified check to 1680 Phoenix Blvd, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349. Processing takes 8 to 10 weeks. The state mails completed orders by first class USPS.
Note: Military families who are stationed elsewhere but need a Liberty County death certificate can use the online or mail options without returning to Hinesville.
Order Liberty County Death Records Online
The ROVER online system processes death certificate orders for all Georgia counties, Liberty County included. ROVER charges $25 plus an $8 processing fee for a total of $33. Standard delivery takes 8 to 10 weeks. The system is available around the clock, which is helpful for military families on different schedules.
VitalChek is another option for ordering Liberty County death records by phone or online. Call 877-572-6343 for VitalChek orders. Third-party services add their own fees on top of the state charge. Some offer expedited shipping. However, the state's internal processing time stays at 8 to 10 weeks. Under OCGA § 31-10-27, the department sets uniform fees for all certified copies of death records.
Who Can Get Liberty County Death Certificates
Georgia law limits who can get a certified death certificate. Under OCGA § 31-10-25, certified copies go to people with a direct and tangible interest. Eligible requestors include:
- Spouse of the person who died
- Adult children, parents, or siblings
- Grandparents or grandchildren
- Legal representatives of the family
- Insurance companies or beneficiaries
Anyone can request a plain paper copy of a Liberty County death record. Public copies have the Social Security number blacked out. They work for genealogy or reference but not for legal matters. A photo ID is required at the Hinesville probate court for all request types.
Liberty County Death Certificate Filing
When a death occurs in Liberty County, a death certificate must be filed with the local registrar within ten days. Per OCGA § 31-10-15, the funeral director files the certificate within 72 hours of taking custody. The physician signs the medical section documenting the cause and manner of death. If the cause cannot be determined within 48 hours, "pending" is entered on the certificate.
After the Liberty County Probate Court receives the death certificate, it forwards to the State Office of Vital Records in Atlanta for state registration. Under OCGA § 31-10-26, both the state registrar and the local custodian can issue certified copies. A death certificate from Hinesville has the same legal standing as one from the state office. If a Liberty County resident dies in another county, a copy also gets sent to the Hinesville office.
Older Liberty County Death Records
Georgia's state system holds death records from January 1919 forward. Liberty County has a long history, so records from before 1919 require different sources. The Georgia Archives in Morrow keeps older vital records. Call (678) 364-3700 for help with early Liberty County searches.
The Liberty County Probate Court may have local records that predate the state system. Call (912) 876-3635 to ask. Church records, cemetery logs, and newspaper death notices from the Hinesville and Midway areas can also provide information about older deaths in Liberty County. The state archives maintains microfilm of early Georgia vital records that may cover this region.
Death Records for Cities in Liberty County
Liberty County includes the city of Hinesville, which has its own city page with more details about death record resources specific to that area. Death certificates for Hinesville residents are processed through the same Liberty County Probate Court since Georgia handles vital records at the county level.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Liberty County. Any Georgia vital records office can issue death certificates from any county, so visit whichever is most convenient for you.