Find Redan Obituary Records

Redan obituary and death records are handled through the DeKalb County vital records system. Redan is a census-designated place in the eastern part of DeKalb County, southeast of Atlanta. It falls under the DeKalb County government for all vital records services, including death certificates. If someone passed away in Redan and you need a death certificate, the DeKalb County office in Decatur is where you file your request. You can visit in person, order by mail, or use the state's online ROVER system to get Redan death records.

DeKalb County Vital Records for Redan

The DeKalb County government provides death certificate services for Redan and all other communities in DeKalb County. The county office can issue certified copies of death certificates for deaths that occurred in Georgia from 1919 to the present. DeKalb is one of the largest counties in Georgia by population, and the vital records office handles requests from a wide area. Redan residents use the same county system that serves cities like Chamblee, Tucker, and Stonecrest.

The first certified copy of a Redan death record costs $25. Each extra copy of the same record ordered at the same time is $5. Walk-in service is available during regular business hours at the DeKalb County office in Decatur. You need a valid photo ID and a completed request form. For mail orders, send a completed form, a photo ID copy, and payment by certified check or money order. The $25 fee is non-refundable. It includes one certified copy if the Redan obituary record is found. Personal checks may not be accepted, so plan to use a certified check or money order.

How to Get Redan Death Records

You have three ways to get a Redan obituary or death record. Walk in to the DeKalb County office in Decatur for same-day service. Send a mail request with the form and payment. Or order online through the ROVER system. All methods start at $25 for the first certified copy. ROVER adds an $8 processing fee. Walk-in service is the fastest. Mail takes a few weeks. ROVER takes 8 to 10 weeks but lets you order from home without visiting an office.

Redan sits in the eastern part of DeKalb County, so the trip to the office in Decatur takes some time depending on traffic. If you plan to visit, bring the full name and approximate date of death for the person you are looking up. Having these details ready makes the process smoother. The clerk needs this information to find the right Redan death record in the system. If you are unsure about certain details, provide whatever you have and the office will try to help.

The DPH office locator above can help you find the nearest vital records office if you are outside of Decatur.

Who Can Get a Redan Death Certificate

Georgia law determines who gets what type of death certificate. Under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-26, certified copies are for people with a direct and tangible interest. That means the legal spouse, parents, adult children, adult siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, or a legal representative of the family. Insurance companies with a legitimate financial interest also qualify. When you request a Redan obituary record, you must show proof of your relationship or legal standing.

Anyone else can still get a Redan death record, but they receive a plain paper copy. The Social Security number is removed from this version. It still shows the cause, date, and place of death. That version works for genealogy and general research. Certified copies come on security paper with an embossed seal and signatures from both the State and County Registrar. Banks, courts, and insurance companies typically need the certified version for legal and financial matters.

Historical Redan Obituary Records

Georgia's statewide death registration began in 1919. Most Redan death records in the system start from that year. Under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-27, the state preserves vital records on a permanent basis. Records from 1919 onward should still be available. The Georgia Archives in Morrow has death certificates from 1919 through 1943 that you can search in person or through their online tools.

Under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-15, every death in Georgia must be registered with the local registrar within 10 days. The funeral director files the certificate within 72 hours. This makes sure that Redan death records get into the system quickly after the death occurs. Under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-30, the State Registrar can match birth and death certificates to prevent identity fraud. A confirmed match means the birth certificate is marked "Deceased."

State Resources for Redan Death Records

If the DeKalb County office cannot help, the state has more options. The ROVER online system lets you order death certificates from home. The fee is $25 plus an $8 processing charge. Standard orders take 8 to 10 weeks. The Georgia DPH Vital Records office at 1680 Phoenix Boulevard, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349 accepts walk-in, mail, and phone requests. Call (404) 679-4702 for questions about any Georgia death record.

The state fee schedule keeps the base cost at $25 for the first copy. Under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-31, these fees cover the expense of maintaining Georgia's vital records. Walk-in at the state office is same-day. Mail takes 2 to 4 weeks. ROVER is the slowest but most convenient for people who cannot visit an office.

The ROVER system shown above is the state's official online portal for ordering death certificates from anywhere in Georgia.

Nearby Cities

These cities near Redan also have obituary and death record pages. Some are in DeKalb County and use the same vital records office.