Milton Death Record Lookup

Milton obituary and death records are managed by the Fulton County Vital Records Office, which acts as the local agent for the Georgia Department of Public Health. Milton is in the far northern part of Fulton County, north of Alpharetta. All death certificate requests for Milton go through the Fulton County system. If you need to find a Milton obituary record or request a certified copy of a death certificate, the Fulton County office in downtown Atlanta is the primary resource.

Fulton County Vital Records for Milton

The Fulton County Vital Records Office handles all Milton obituary and death certificate requests. This office is part of the Fulton County Board of Health and acts as the local agent for the Georgia DPH. It can issue certified death certificates for any death that occurred in Georgia from 1919 to the present. Fulton County actually has some records going back to 1889, when the City of Atlanta began recording deaths, making it one of the oldest sources of death records in the state.

The main Fulton County vital records office is at 141 Pryor Street, Suite 1029A, Atlanta, GA 30303. There is also a second location at the College Park Regional Health Center at 1920 John Wesley Avenue, College Park, GA 30337. Milton residents will need to drive to one of these locations for in-person requests. The fee is $25 for the first certified copy of a Milton death record and $5 for each extra copy ordered at the same time. Walk-in service costs the same as mail orders. You need a photo ID and a completed request form.

How to Request Milton Death Certificates

In-person requests at the Fulton County office are the fastest way to get a Milton obituary record. The main office in downtown Atlanta is the closest location for most Milton residents, though it is a longer drive than some might expect since Milton is in north Fulton County. Bring your photo ID, fill out the form, and pay $25. Cash, credit cards, and debit cards are accepted for walk-in visits. Same-day service is typical when the Milton death record is already on file.

For mail requests, send a completed form, a copy of your photo ID, and a certified check or money order for $25 payable to "Fulton County Board of Health Vital Records." Mail it to 141 Pryor Street, Suite 1029A, Atlanta, GA 30303. Processing takes one to three weeks. Personal checks are not accepted for Fulton County mail orders. The $25 fee is non-refundable because it covers the search.

Under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-15, funeral directors file death certificates within 72 hours. The Fulton County registrar then registers the record within 10 days. Most Milton obituary records are on file within a few weeks of the date of death.

Who Can Get Milton Death Records

Under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-26, certified copies of Milton death records go to those with a direct and tangible interest. That includes the spouse, parents, adult children, adult siblings, grandparents, and grandchildren. Legal representatives and insurance companies with a financial stake also qualify. A certified copy has an embossed seal, registrar signature, and is printed on security paper. Banks, courts, and insurance companies need this version for Milton death records.

The general public can still order Milton obituary records. They get an informational copy with the Social Security number removed and no embossed seal. This copy shows the cause, date, and place of death. It works for genealogy and general research. No family relationship is needed for informational copies. Under Fulton County policy, both types of copies cost the same $25 initial fee.

Online Options for Milton Obituary Records

The ROVER system lets Milton residents order death certificates online. The cost is $25 plus an $8 state processing fee. Standard delivery takes 8 to 10 weeks. Rush processing is available for an extra charge. ROVER handles orders for all Georgia counties, including Fulton County.

The DPH office locator helps you find the nearest vital records office to Milton.

Use the locator tool above to find Fulton County vital records locations or other county offices near Milton.

For historical records, the Georgia Archives holds death records from 1919 through 1943. Fulton County records may go back to 1889. The Georgia DPH website has all the forms needed for Milton death record requests. The DPH fee schedule lists current costs for all vital records statewide.

The ROVER portal above is the state's official tool for ordering death certificates online from Fulton County and all other Georgia counties.

Georgia Law on Milton Death Records

O.C.G.A. § 31-10-23 covers amendments and corrections to death certificates. If a Milton death record has an error, you can request a correction through the DPH. O.C.G.A. § 31-10-30 allows the State Registrar to match birth and death records to prevent identity fraud. When a match is made, the birth certificate gets marked "Deceased." DPH Regulation 511-1-3-.36 requires funeral directors to maintain detailed case records, which can serve as a secondary source of Milton obituary information.

Nearby Cities

Milton is in the far north of Fulton County. Several other qualifying cities are nearby.