Tucker Obituary Death Records

Tucker obituary and death records go through the DeKalb County office. Tucker is a city in DeKalb County in the eastern part of metro Atlanta. It became an incorporated city in 2016, but vital records for Tucker have always been handled at the county level. The DeKalb County office serves as the local registrar for the Georgia Department of Public Health and issues certified death certificates for deaths that took place in Georgia from 1919 to the present. For a Tucker death record, the DeKalb County office is where you start.

DeKalb County Death Certificates for Tucker

The DeKalb County office handles obituary and death records for Tucker and the rest of DeKalb County. This office acts as the local agent for the Georgia DPH. It can issue certified death certificates for any death that happened in Georgia from 1919 to the present. DeKalb County is one of the most populous counties in the state, and the vital records office serves a large number of cities and communities including Tucker.

The fee for a Tucker death certificate is $25 for the first certified copy. Extra copies of the same record cost $5 each when ordered at the same time. This fee is standard across all Georgia counties. The $25 is a non-refundable search fee that includes one certified copy if the record is found. You will need a valid photo ID and the full name and approximate date of death of the person whose record you need. Walk-in requests are handled during business hours and are typically processed the same day.

How to Get Tucker Death Records

You can get a Tucker obituary or death record several ways. The fastest is to visit the DeKalb County vital records office in Decatur. Walk-in requests are usually done the same day. Bring your photo ID and $25. You can also send a mail request with a completed form, a copy of your ID, and a money order for $25. Most mail orders take 2 to 4 weeks to come back. Personal checks are generally not accepted for vital records requests in Georgia.

The ROVER online system lets you order a Tucker death certificate from anywhere. The cost is $25 plus an $8 processing fee. Standard delivery takes 8 to 10 weeks. ROVER is convenient but slow. If you are in the Tucker area, the walk-in option at the DeKalb County office in Decatur is the better choice for speed.

The DPH office locator shown below helps you find the nearest vital records office.

Search by zip code to find offices near your current location using this state tool.

Who Can Get a Tucker Death Certificate

Not everyone gets the same type of death certificate. Under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-26, certified copies go to people with a direct and tangible interest. That means the legal spouse, adult children, parents, adult siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, or a legal representative of the family. Insurance companies and financial institutions with a legitimate need also qualify. Proof of your relationship is required when you request a Tucker obituary record at the DeKalb County office.

A certified copy of a Tucker death certificate has an embossed seal, the signatures of both the State and County Registrar, and is printed on security paper. Courts, banks, and insurance companies need this kind. Members of the public who are not eligible parties can still order a Tucker death record. They receive a plain paper copy with the Social Security number removed. That copy still shows the cause, date, and place of death. It is good for genealogy and general lookups.

Historical Tucker Obituary Records

Georgia started statewide death registration in 1919. The DeKalb County office can issue death certificates for Tucker deaths from that year forward. Tucker was an unincorporated community for most of its history, only becoming a city in 2016. But death records for the Tucker area go back to 1919 under the DeKalb County system. For deaths before 1919, you would need to check church records, old newspaper obituaries, or early county files. The Georgia Archives in Morrow has death certificates from 1919 through 1943.

Under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-27, the state keeps death records indefinitely. Old Tucker area death records should still be on file. Under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-15, every death must be registered within 10 days. The funeral director has 72 hours to file. Under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-30, the State Registrar matches birth and death certificates to stop identity fraud. These rules have been in place for over a hundred years now.

Georgia State Resources

If the DeKalb County office cannot help with your Tucker obituary search, try the state. 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 help. The state fee schedule is $25 for the first copy and $5 for each extra. Under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-31, these fees cover the cost of running the vital records system.

The ROVER system shown below is the state's official online portal for ordering death certificates.

ROVER handles orders for all Georgia death records, including those filed through DeKalb County.

Nearby Cities

These cities near Tucker have their own obituary and death record pages. Several are also in DeKalb County.