Georgia (GA) Vital Records

160 Vital Records Offices found in Georgia

Chattahoochee County Probate Court
379 Broad Street
City of Cusseta
706-989-3603
Chattooga County Probate Court
10035 Commerce Street
City of Summerville
706-857-0709
Cherokee County Health Department
7545 Main Street Suite 100
City of Woodstock
770-928-0133 Ext: 16011 & 16012
Clarke County Health Department
345 N. Harris Street
City of Athens
678-610-7199
Clay County Probate Court
210 Washgington Street
City of Fort
229-768-2445
Clayton County Health Department
685 Forest Parkway
City of Forest
678-610-7199
Clinch County Probate Court
110 Court Square
City of Homerville
912-487-5523
Cobb County Health Department
1650 County Services Parkway
City of Marietta
770-514-2300
Coffee County Health Department
1111 West Baker Hwy.
City of Douglas
912-389-4458
Colquitt County Health Department
214 W Central Avenue
City of Moultrie
229--589-8464
Columbia County Probate Court
1956 Appling Harlem Rd
City of Appling
706-541-1254
Cook County Probate Court
212 North Hutchinson
City of Adel
229-896-3941

Georgia State Information

Georgia is a state in the southeastern region of the United States. It was one of the original thirteen colonies, and it became the fourth state on January 2, 1788. Georgia has a population of 10,711,908 people, based on 2020 data. This makes it the 8th most populous state in the U.S.

The main counties are Fulton County, Gwinnett County, Cobb County, DeKalb County, Chatham County and Columbia County. The state’s capital and largest city is Atlanta, which contains about 57% of Georgia's entire population. Other notable cities are Atlanta, Columbus, Augusta, Savannah, and Macon.

The vital records for Georgia are held at the Georgia Department of Public Health, which has records dating back to January 1919. Citizens can request copies of certificates marking births, deaths, marriages, and divorces that occurred in the state of Georgia.

Georgia Vital Records FAQS

The turnaround time for a birth record in Georgia is 8-10 weeks.
The Georgia Department of Public Health could reject a vital records request if your application does not follow the requirements.
Please check your birth certificate request thoroughly to avoid making any mistakes.
If you have any queries regarding a submitted application, you may contact the State Office of Vital Records in Atlanta.
The processing fee for a certified copy of a birth record in Georgia is $25.
If you require additional copies of the same birth certificate, there is a $5 charge per copy. You must state on your application that you require extra copies.
The fees charged by the State Office of Vital Records are non-refundable. If your record is not found, you will still be charged and issued with a not-on-file letter.
If you are applying for a birth certificate copy in Georgia, you must have a completed application form and a valid form of identification.
Accepted forms of ID include:
- Driver’s license
- ID Card
- Passport
- U.S. Military ID
- Employer ID Card
You can find the full list of IDs by accessing the official site of the Georgia Department of Public Health.
You can only request a vital record in Georgia if you are an authorized person. If you are not the named person or one of the parents, you must provide additional documentation to prove your connection to the named person.
You must be a:
- Legal guardian or agent
- Grandparent
- Adult child
- Sibling
- Spouse
- Attorney
- Government official

Georgia (GA) Vital Records

160 Vital Records Offices found in Georgia

Georgia State Information

Georgia Vital Records FAQS

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