Effingham County Probate Court
700 N Pine Street Suite 146, Springfield, Georgia, 31329

Contact & location
- Address
- 700 N Pine Street Suite 146, Springfield, Georgia, 31329
- Records for
- Effingham County, Georgia
- Phone
- 912-754-2112
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Georgia state records
Effingham County follows Georgia’s fees, eligibility rules and processing times. Compare the statewide baseline below before choosing where to go.
- $25.00
- Georgia birth certificate fee
- 10–11 weeks
- Statewide processing
- 11,180,878
- Georgia population
Office hours
| Monday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Thursday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Friday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Certificates, fees & processing
| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $25.00 | 10–11 weeksGeorgia estimate |
| Death Certificate | $25.00 | 10–11 weeksGeorgia estimate |
Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.
The Effingham County Probate Court’s office or registry of vital records, offers a wide range of crucial services. These offices play a vital role in the protection and provision of essential documents such as birth certificates, death certificates . In addition to maintaining these primary records, they are responsible for managing and issuing copies of birth, marriage, and death records that occurred within the Township of Springfield. Alongside record maintenance, this office provides valuable services like issuing certified copies of documents, overseeing the registration of domestic partnerships, and offering assistance to rectify any errors detected in vital records. Through these comprehensive services, the vital records office ensures the accuracy, accessibility, and integrity of vital records for the benefit of the community.
Reviews
★★★★★3.3 (9)- ★★★★★Tyler PorterGoogle
Fire them all, hire young
- ★★★★★Michael PGoogle
Really friendly people there.
- ★★★★★Ashley DeanGoogle
Helpful advice: even if it is Friday at 4:45; don’t close your payment system until you close your office. Office hours are 9:00-5:00 and that should mean you conduct business from 9:00-5:00. Period.
- ★★★★★Hector Ruben LopezGoogle
Very professional and cordial personnel.