State vital records · DPH-SOVR

Georgia Vital Records

Get a birth, death, or marriage certificate in Georgia — official fees, processing times, ID requirements, and every local vital records office by county and city.

Georgia · 290 offices

290
Offices listed
166
Counties covered
$25.00
Birth cert. fee
10–11 weeks
Avg. processing

At a glance

Georgia Department of Public Health - State Office of Vital Records (DPH-SOVR)

Address
STATE OFFICE OF VITAL RECORDS 1680 PHOENIX BLVD. SUITE 100 ATLANTA, GA 30349
Mailing
STATE OFFICE OF VITAL RECORDS 1680 PHOENIX BLVD. SUITE 100 ATLANTA, GA 30349
Phone
404-679-4702
Hours
Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m

Georgia Birth Certificate

Fee
$25 (+$8 processing fee for all online orders through Georgia’s online order platform ROVER)
Additional copy
$5
Rush fee
$10 (for orders via Gerogia’s online platform, expedited is not available for mail-in)
Processing time
Shipped within 8 to 10 business weeks (online orders)
Rush processing
Shipped within 5 business days (online orders only)
Public after
Not Restricted

Who can request

  • Attorneys
  • Children
  • Government Officials
  • Legal Guardian
  • Parents
  • Person on Record
  • Siblings
  • Spouse

Required information

  • Current Age
  • Date of Birth
  • Email
  • Ethnicity
  • Full Name of Person of Record
  • Mailing Address
  • Parents Names
  • Phone Number
  • Place of Birth
  • Sex
  • Your Name
  • Your Relationship to the Person of Record
  • Your Signature

Accepted ID

  • College ID
  • Consulate Card
  • Corrections ID
  • Debit Card with Photo
  • Driver's License
  • Military Dependent ID
  • Other State ID
  • Out-of-State Driver's License
  • Passport
  • State Driver's License
  • State ID
  • State Weapons Carry License
  • Transportation ID
  • US Military ID
  • Veteran ID
  • Work ID
Application form (Form 3918)

Georgia Death Certificate

Fee
$25 (+$8 processing fee for all online orders through Georgia’s online order platform ROVER)
Additional copy
$5
Rush fee
$10 (for orders via Geprgia’s online platform, expedited is not available for mail-in)
Processing time
Shipped within 8 to 10 business weeks (online orders)
Rush processing
Shipped within 5 business days (online orders only)
Public after
Not Restricted

Who can request

  • Attorneys
  • Children
  • Government Officials
  • Grandparents
  • Legal Guardian
  • Parents
  • Siblings
  • Spouse

Required information

  • Age at Death
  • Date of Death
  • Email
  • Full Name of Person of Record
  • Funeral Home Name
  • Hospital of Death
  • Mailing Address
  • Phone Number
  • Sex
  • Your Name
  • Your Relationship to the Person of Record
  • Your Signature

Accepted ID

  • College ID
  • Consulate Card
  • Corrections ID
  • Debit Card with Photo
  • Driver's License
  • ID Card
  • Military Dependent ID
  • Out-of-State Driver's License
  • Passport
  • State Driver's License
  • State ID
  • State Weapons Carry License
  • Transportation ID
  • US Military ID
  • Veteran ID
  • Work ID
Application form (Form 3912)

Georgia Marriage Certificate

Fee
$10
Additional copy
$5
Rush fee
NA - marriage certificates are not available for online orders and expedited processing is not available for mail in orders
Processing time
Not specified
Rush processing
NA - marriage certificates are not available for online orders and expedited processing is not available for mail in orders
Public after
Not Restricted

Who can request

  • Person on Record

Required information

  • Bride Name
  • Bride's Name Before Marriage
  • Date of Marriage
  • Email
  • Groom Name
  • Groom Name Before Marriage
  • Mailing Address
  • Phone Number
  • Your Name
  • Your Relationship to the Person of Record

Accepted ID

  • College ID
  • Consulate Card
  • Corrections ID
  • Debit Card with Photo
  • Driver's License
  • ID Card
  • Military Dependent ID
  • Out-of-State Driver's License
  • Passport
  • State Driver's License
  • State ID
  • State Weapons Carry License
  • US Military ID
  • Veteran ID
  • Work ID
Application form (Form 3913)

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Find a vital records office in Georgia

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All counties (166)

Apostille & authentication

Office
Georgia Superior Court Clerk
Phone
(404) 327-6023
Mailing
Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority 1875 Century Boulevard Suite 100 Atlanta, Georgia 30345
Walk-in
2 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SE Suite 802 - Floyd West Tower Atlanta, Georgia 30334 Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m
Details
A document notarized by a Georgia notary. The notary must date, sign and seal the document; all signatures and seals must be original. A cover letter stating the name of the country in which the document(s) will be used. The country name is needed in order to authenticate the document correctly. Please include a telephone number where you can be reached during normal business hours. A self-addressed stamped 9" by 12" (or larger) envelope for return of the documents.

Georgia vital records FAQs

How much does a Georgia birth certificate cost?

The fee is $25 (+$8 processing fee for all online orders through Georgia’s online order platform ROVER).

How long does a Georgia birth certificate take?

Shipped within 8 to 10 business weeks (online orders)

How much does a Georgia death certificate cost?

The fee is $25 (+$8 processing fee for all online orders through Georgia’s online order platform ROVER).

How long does a Georgia death certificate take?

Shipped within 8 to 10 business weeks (online orders)

How much does a Georgia marriage certificate cost?

The fee is $10.

How long does a Georgia marriage certificate take?

Not specified

Where do I get a birth certificate in Georgia?

Georgia birth and death records are requested at the county level or from the state vital records office. Browse the 290 offices listed on this page by county or city, or order online through our partner to skip the in-person visit.

Can I order a Georgia birth certificate online?

Yes. You can prepare and submit your application online through our partner, Vital Records Online, and skip the in-person visit.

Public records: Georgia Open Records Act. Information is provided as guidance and may change — verify with the state office before applying.