Effingham County Health Department

City of Springfiel

County of Effingham

State of Georgia

Local Office

The Effingham County Health Department's Office issues certified copies of Effingham birth certificates, Effingham death certificates and Effingham marriage records for events that occurred in Effingham, Georgia. You may order copies of Effingham vital records through this office or their state equivalent. Check the Georgia state page for a full list of available offices.

Direction Walk-in 912-754-2112

About Effingham County Health Department

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.

Effingham County Health Department Services

Birth Certificate State Fee$25

Death Certificate State Fee$25

Marriage Certificate State Fee$10

Effingham County Health Department 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

Effingham County Health Department

About Effingham County Health Department

Effingham County Health Department Services

Effingham County Health Department FAQs

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