Pooler Obituary Search

Pooler obituary and death records are processed through the Chatham County vital records system. Pooler is a fast-growing city west of Savannah in Chatham County, along the I-16 corridor. The Coastal Health District office in Savannah handles death certificates for all of Chatham County, including Pooler. This office works by appointment only, so you need to call ahead before visiting. You can also order death records through the state DPH or use the ROVER online system if you prefer not to visit in person.

Chatham County Death Records for Pooler

The Coastal Health District office at 1395 Eisenhower Drive in Savannah handles death certificate requests for Pooler and the rest of Chatham County. This office works by appointment only. You must call (912) 356-2138 to schedule a visit before you go. The office acts as the local registrar for the Georgia DPH and can issue certified copies of death certificates for deaths that occurred in Georgia from 1919 to the present.

The first certified copy of a Pooler death record costs $25. Extra copies of the same record ordered at the same time are $5 each. You need a valid photo ID and a completed request form. Since the office is appointment-only, call ahead and ask what to bring. For mail orders, send a completed request form, a copy of your photo ID, and a certified check or money order for $25 to the Coastal Health District at 1395 Eisenhower Drive, Savannah, GA. The $25 fee covers the search and one certified copy if the Pooler obituary record is found. Processing times for mail requests vary. Personal checks may not be accepted.

How to Get Pooler Death Records

There are a few ways to get a Pooler obituary or death record. Visit the Coastal Health District office in Savannah by appointment. Send a mail request with the right form and payment. Or order through the state ROVER online system. The base fee is $25 at every level. ROVER adds an $8 processing fee on top. In-person visits are by appointment only, which is different from most Georgia counties. If you just need a quick look, ROVER or mail may be easier.

Pooler has grown fast in recent years, and more people now search for local death records. The appointment-only system at the Chatham County office helps manage demand, but it means you cannot just walk in. Call (912) 356-2138 before you go. If you need the record quickly, ask about turnaround times when you schedule. Mail requests to the Chatham County office typically take a few weeks. ROVER orders from the state take 8 to 10 weeks.

The DPH office locator below can help you find other vital records offices near Pooler.

Use this Georgia DPH tool to search by zip code or city name for offices near you.

Who Can Get a Pooler Death Certificate

Georgia law sets rules about who can get a certified death certificate. Under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-26, certified copies go to people with a direct and tangible interest. That includes the spouse, parents, adult children, adult siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, or a legal representative. Insurance firms with a financial stake in the death also qualify. You must prove your relationship or legal standing when requesting a Pooler obituary record.

If you do not have a direct interest, you can still order a Pooler death record. You will get a plain paper copy with the Social Security number removed. The cause of death, date, and place of death still appear on this version. It works for genealogy and general research. Certified copies come on security paper with an embossed seal and the signatures of the State and County Registrar. Courts, banks, and insurance companies need the certified type for legal and financial purposes.

Historical Pooler Obituary Records

Statewide death registration in Georgia began in 1919. Most Pooler death records in the official system start from that year. Under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-27, vital records are preserved permanently. Records from 1919 forward should still be on file. The Georgia Archives in Morrow has death certificates from 1919 through 1943. You can visit in person or search some digitized records through their online portal.

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 keeps Pooler death records flowing into the system promptly. Under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-30, the State Registrar can match birth and death certificates to prevent identity fraud. When a match is confirmed, the birth certificate gets marked "Deceased."

State Resources for Pooler Death Records

If the Chatham County office cannot help, the state has other options. The ROVER online system lets you order from home. It costs $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 also handles walk-in, mail, and phone requests. Call (404) 679-4702 for any questions about Georgia death records.

The state fee schedule keeps the cost at $25 for the first copy. Under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-31, these fees pay for maintaining Georgia's vital records. Walk-in service at the state office in Atlanta is same-day. Mail orders take 2 to 4 weeks. ROVER is the slowest but most convenient for Pooler residents who do not want to drive to Savannah or Atlanta.

The ROVER system above is the state's official online way to order death certificates from anywhere in Georgia.

Nearby Cities

These cities near Pooler also have their own obituary and death record pages. Each uses its county vital records office for death certificate requests.