In Cobb County

The Cobb County Public Health provides access to death certificates for the following:

  • Individuals who died in Cobb County or individuals who were a resident of Cobb County at the time of death and died in another county in the State of Georgia
Who can receive a certified copy of a death certificate?

In the past anyone has been able to obtain a death certificate without cause of death by proper application. The DCH rule that allows this is in conflict with State law and State law supersedes DCH rule. Effective immediately, anyone requesting a death certificate, with or without a cause of death, must comply with O.C.G.A. §31-10-26 as listed below. Click here for more...

What must you provide to obtain a certified copy of a death certificate?

In order to obtain a certified copy of a death certificate you must provide the appropriate fee and a signed request that includes the following information:

  • Full name of the deceased
  • Date of death (month, day, year)
  • Place of death (city, county)
What is the fee for a certified copy of a death certificate?
Search fee (includes one certified copy if record is found on file) $25.00
Additional certified copies of same record ordered at the same time $5.00
Requesting a Certificate

When requesting a certificate by mail, you may pay by money order made payable to Cobb Public Health. Do not send cash in the mail.

When requesting a birth certificate in person, you may pay by money order, credit card (MC and Visa only), debit card, or cash.

Georgia law requires that a search fee be received before a certified copy of a death certificate can be issued.

Payment of the fee is necessary at the time of service and search fees are non-refundable.

In Douglas County

The Douglas County Probate Court, Vital Record Office, provides access to death certificates for the following:

  • Individuals who died in Cobb County or individuals who were a resident of Cobb County at the time of death and died in another county in the State of Georgia

The mailing address and phone number for the office is shown below: