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GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH


2600 Skyland Dr. NE
VITAL RECORDS
ATLANTA, GA 30319-3640


Fax:


404.524.4278

Available Certificates


GEORGIA VITAL RECORDS
The Georgia Department of Human Resources (Georgia Vital Records) issues certified copies of Georgia birth certificates and Georgia death certificates for events which occurred within the State of Georgia. You may order copies of Georgia vital records through VitalChek on an expedited basis.

NOTICE: Although VitalChek attempts to include accurate and up-to-date information on this site, state and agency information is subject to change without notice. VitalChek makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the information herein and assumes no liability with respect to such information.



GEORGIA BIRTH CERTIFICATES
Georgia Vital Records issues certified copies of Georgia birth certificates, which are typically acceptable for passport, social security, employment, personal identification and other legal purposes.

Who Can Order?
You may order copies of Georgia birth certificates for yourself, your child, your current spouse or a parent. If you are the certificate holder's legal guardian or legal representative, you will need to fax proof of entitlement to 404.524.4278.


GEORGIA DEATH CERTIFICATES
Georgia Vital Records issues certified copies of Georgia death certificates that can typically be used to obtain death benefits, claim insurance proceeds, notify social security and other legal purposes.

Who Can Order?
Georgia death certificates are open to the public, anyone can order.




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BIRTH PEN IN HAND
A certified birth certificate that contains a live signature. This document is required by some foreign countries for adoption, marriage, establishment of citizenship, work visa, or court action in a foreign country.

First Copy: 10.00   Additional Copies: 5.00


BIRTH CERTIFICATE
A certified birth certificate that can typically be used for travel, passport, proof of citizenship, social security, driver's license, school registration, personal identification and other legal purposes. Birth Certificates are available for events that occurred within the State of Georgia from 1919 to present. The hospital name is required to obtain birth certificates for events that occurred in 2004, 2005 and 2006.

First Copy: 10.00   Additional Copies: 5.00


DEATH
A certified copy of a death record that can typically be used to obtain death benefits, claim insurance proceeds, notify social security and other legal purposes. Death Certificates are available for events that occurred within the State of Georgia from 1919 to present. The funeral home name is required to obtain death certificates for events that occurred in 2005 and 2006.

First Copy: 10.00   Additional Copies: 5.00



Order Online
It's the easiest and most efficient method for ordering official birth certificates and other vital records because there is less room for error when you enter the information yourself. Our simple forms have built-in editing features to help ensure the accuracy of your order.


Order By Facsimile
You can submit your facsimile request 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please fax your completed application to 404.524.4278.

Birth Certificate Fax Application

Birth Pen In Hand Certificate Fax Application

Death Certificate Fax Application



Please see Record Types Explained for vital record descriptions and fees.