Overview:
The Department of Public Health maintains all of Georgia’s birth and death certificates. It also holds marriage records from 1952 to 1996.
What You Should Know:
- Only the registrant, an immediate family member, or legal representative can request a birth certificate or death record.
- If you need a marriage record from before 1952 or after 1996, contact the probate court in the county where the marriage was held.
- The fee for birth and death certificates is $25 and includes one certified copy. The fee for a marriage record is $10. Each additional copy costs $5.
- Although the department can confirm divorces, copies of the records are held by the Clerk of the Superior Court in the county where the divorce was granted.
FAQs:
How do I request copies of my vital records?
You can request copies online, by mail, or in person.
Order online with:
- The State of Georgia’s online service ROVER
- GO Certificates (a third-party vendor)
- VitalChek (a third-party vendor)
Online response times are 2-4 weeks, or up to 5 business days on expedited orders. Surcharge and expedite fees apply for credit card payments. Only birth and death certificates are available through these online sources.
You can also mail a completed request form to:
State Office of Vital Records
1680 Phoenix Boulevard, Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30349
Mail-in response time is 8-10 weeks.
For same-day service, visit any County Vital Records Office (PDF, 342 KB) in person.
When is the Vital Records Office open?
Vital Records opens at 8 a.m. and closes at 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Why can’t I get my marriage license or divorce certificate?
You might not be asking the right office.
Marriage records from before June 1952 must be requested at the Probate Office in the county where the license was issued. The State Office of Vital Records can search and confirm only divorces that have taken place in Georgia from June 1952 to August 1996. Verifications prior to 1952 and after 1996 are only available from the Clerk of Superior Court in the county where the divorce was granted.
Source: Department of Public Health. This information was prepared as a public service of the State of Georgia to provide general information, not to advise on any specific legal problem. It is not, and cannot be construed to be, legal advice. If you have questions regarding any matter contained on this page, please speak with the agency that is the source of the information.