Birth and Death Certificates

Order certificates from the GA Office of Vital Records for births and deaths that occurred in Georgia from January 1919 to the present or certified copies for legal purposes.

Birth and Death Certificates - Text Box

Eligibility

Only individuals with specific qualifying relationships to the person named on the record (see the FAQ below) can receive a birth or death certificate. Proof of identity and qualifying relationship documentation are required.

Cost

There is a nonrefundable fee of $25 per certified copy plus $8 for processing. Expedited shipping is also available for an additional $10 per order.

Information Needed

To order a birth or death certificate, you must provide the following information about the person named on the record:

• First and last names
• Date of birth for birth certificates or death for death certificates (month, day, and year)
• Race
• Sex
• For birth certificates, mother's maiden name, first and last, for the person named