Lawrenceville Death Records

Lawrenceville obituary and death records are filed through the Gwinnett County Probate Court. Lawrenceville is the county seat of Gwinnett County, which is the second-most populous county in Georgia. The Probate Court building sits right in Lawrenceville at 75 Langley Drive, making it easy for local residents to walk in for death certificate requests. The court handles all vital records services for the county, including cities like Duluth and Sugar Hill. This page covers how to find and get Lawrenceville obituary records.

Gwinnett County Probate Court in Lawrenceville

The Gwinnett County Probate Court at 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30046 is the main office for Lawrenceville obituary and death records. This court acts as the local registrar for the Georgia DPH. It can issue certified death certificates for any death that happened in Georgia from 1919 to the present. Because Lawrenceville is the county seat, the Probate Court is right in the middle of town. Gwinnett County residents from all cities come here for death record services.

Walk-in service at the Gwinnett County Probate Court costs $25 for the first certified copy of a Lawrenceville death record. Each extra copy of the same record ordered at the same time is $5. Bring a valid photo ID and fill out the request form at the counter. The court is open Monday through Friday during regular business hours. For mail requests, send a completed form with a photo ID copy and a certified check or money order for $25. Make the payment out to the Gwinnett County Probate Court. Personal checks may not be accepted for Lawrenceville obituary record orders. The $25 fee is non-refundable. It covers the search and includes one certified copy if the record is found.

How to Search Lawrenceville Death Records

There are three main ways to get a Lawrenceville obituary or death record. Walk in to the Probate Court on Langley Drive for same-day results. Send a mail request with the proper form and payment. Or order online through the state ROVER system. All methods start at $25. ROVER adds $8 for processing. Walk-in is the quickest. Mail orders take a couple of weeks. ROVER takes 8 to 10 weeks but lets you place the order from home.

Because the Probate Court is in Lawrenceville itself, local residents have the easiest access of any city in Gwinnett County. You do not need to drive to another city to handle your request. If you are searching for a death that happened in Lawrenceville, the local office will have the most direct access to the record. Come prepared with the deceased person's full name and approximate date of death. Having the right details saves time and helps the clerk pull the correct Lawrenceville obituary record quickly.

The screenshot below shows the Georgia DPH office locator, which can help you find other vital records offices near you.

This DPH tool lets you search by zip code or city to find your nearest office.

Lawrenceville Death Certificate Access

Under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-26, certified copies of death certificates go to people with a direct and tangible interest in the record. That means the legal spouse, parents, adult children, adult siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, or a legal representative. Insurance companies with a financial interest in the death also qualify. When you request a Lawrenceville obituary record at the Gwinnett County Probate Court, you must show proof of your relationship or legal standing.

Members of the public can still request Lawrenceville death records. They get a plain paper copy with the Social Security number taken off. The cause of death, date, and place still appear. That works for genealogy and general research purposes. Certified copies are printed on security paper with an embossed seal and signatures from the State and County Registrar. Those are what banks, courts, and insurance companies require for legal proceedings and financial claims.

Historical Lawrenceville Obituary Records

Georgia's statewide death registration system started in 1919. Most Lawrenceville death records in the state system date from that year onward. Under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-27, vital records are preserved permanently. Records from 1919 to the present should still be available. The Georgia Archives in Morrow holds death certificates from 1919 through 1943 and offers both in-person and some online access.

Under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-15, every death in Georgia must be registered within 10 days. The funeral director files the certificate within 72 hours. This rule ensures Lawrenceville death records are entered promptly. Under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-30, the State Registrar matches birth and death records to stop fraud. A confirmed match results in the birth certificate being marked "Deceased." This is one way Georgia protects its vital records from misuse.

State Resources for Lawrenceville Death Records

If the Gwinnett County Probate Court cannot help, the state offers more options. The ROVER online system lets you order death certificates from anywhere. The fee is $25 plus $8 for processing. Standard orders take 8 to 10 weeks. The Georgia DPH Vital Records office at 1680 Phoenix Boulevard, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349 handles walk-in, mail, and phone requests. You can call (404) 679-4702 for questions.

The state fee schedule keeps the base cost at $25 across all offices. Under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-31, these fees cover the expense of running the vital records system. Walk-in at the state office is same-day. Mail is 2 to 4 weeks. ROVER is the slowest option but the easiest if you are not near a government office.

ROVER, shown above, is Georgia's official online portal for ordering death certificates statewide.

Nearby Cities

These cities near Lawrenceville also have obituary and death record pages. Most are in Gwinnett County and use the same Probate Court at 75 Langley Drive.