Find Tattnall County Death Records

Tattnall County death records are handled by the probate court in Reidsville, Georgia. The court serves as the local registrar for vital records in this southeastern Georgia county. Whether you need a certified copy for legal use or a plain paper copy for research, the Reidsville office can help. You can also use the state's mail or online systems if you prefer not to visit in person. The probate court connects to the statewide database, so it can pull death records from any Georgia county.

Tattnall County Probate Court Vital Records

The Tattnall County Probate Court on North Main Street in Reidsville is the local registrar for death records. Staff can search for records, verify information, and issue certified copies on the spot. Walk-in requests get same-day service when the record is in the system. A valid photo ID is required for all requests. No exceptions.

Under OCGA § 31-10-2, Georgia operates a single statewide vital records system. The Tattnall County Probate Court ties into that system and can access death records from any of Georgia's 159 counties. So if you live near Reidsville but need a death record from a different part of the state, you can get it here. You don't need to travel to the county where the death happened.

The Tattnall County Probate Court listing on the Georgia Department of Public Health site has the office details for vital records services.

The screenshot above shows the official listing for the Tattnall County vital records office, including the Reidsville address and services offered.

How to Get Tattnall County Death Certificates

There are three ways to get a death certificate in Tattnall County. Walk into the probate court, send a mail request, or use the online system. The cost is the same across all methods: $25 for the first copy and $5 for each extra. The in-person method is fastest. Mail and online both take weeks.

For walk-in requests, go to the Tattnall County Probate Court on North Main Street in Reidsville. Have your photo ID ready along with the deceased person's full name, date of death, and county of death. The clerk will search the database and print a certified copy if found. You can pay with cash, credit cards, or debit cards. Personal checks are not accepted for death record orders at this office.

Mail requests go to the state office at 1680 Phoenix Blvd, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349. Download and fill out Form 3912. Attach a money order or certified check for $25 made payable to Georgia Department of Public Health. Processing takes 8 to 10 weeks after the state receives your request. All mail orders ship by first class USPS.

Note: If the state cannot find a matching record, they send a "not on file" letter and the $25 fee is not returned.

Order Tattnall County Death Records Online

Georgia's ROVER system is the official way to order death certificates online. ROVER covers every county in the state, including Tattnall County. The fee is $25 plus an $8 processing charge. Standard delivery takes 8 to 10 weeks, which is the same timeline as mail orders. All orders ship by USPS from the state office in Atlanta.

You can also order through VitalChek by calling 877-572-6343 or visiting their website. Third-party services add their own fees. Some offer faster shipping options, but the state still takes the same time to process the order. Under OCGA § 31-10-27, the department sets the fees for all certified copies, and those amounts don't change based on how you place the order.

Who Can Get Death Certificates in Tattnall County

Under OCGA § 31-10-25, certified death certificates go to people with a direct and tangible interest in the record. Spouses, adult children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and grandchildren all qualify. Legal reps and insurance beneficiaries can also request certified copies.

Members of the public can get plain paper copies with the Social Security number blacked out. These work fine for genealogy or general information. They do not hold up for legal matters like probate or insurance claims. To get a certified copy from Tattnall County, you need to show proof of your relationship to the deceased. Acceptable documents include a birth certificate, marriage license, or court order showing your connection.

Death Certificate Filing in Tattnall County

The funeral director files a death certificate with the Tattnall County registrar within 72 hours of taking custody of the body. That is the law under OCGA § 31-10-15. The full certificate must be on file within ten days. A physician certifies the cause of death on the medical section. If the cause cannot be determined within 48 hours, the certificate gets marked "pending" until the doctor completes the review.

The local registrar in Tattnall County then sends the certificate to the State Office of Vital Records in Atlanta. Once registered, it enters the central database. Under OCGA § 31-10-26, both the state and local offices can issue certified copies. If a Tattnall County resident dies in a different county, a copy of the certificate also gets sent back to Tattnall County for their records.

Older Death Records in Tattnall County

Georgia's state system has death records from January 1919 to the present. For deaths before 1919 in Tattnall County, the Georgia Archives in Morrow is your best bet. Reach them at (678) 364-3700 for help with older records.

The Tattnall County Probate Court may also have local files predating 1919. Church records, old cemetery logs, and newspaper death notices are other good sources for early Tattnall County deaths. The Georgia Archives keeps microfilm copies of many early vital records from counties across the state, making it a solid starting point for genealogy work.

Nearby Counties

These counties surround Tattnall County. All Georgia vital records offices can issue death certificates from any county in the state, so you may find a closer office that works better for you.