Crawford County Death Records

Crawford County obituary and death records are processed through the Crawford County Probate Court in Knoxville. The probate court acts as a local agent for the Georgia Department of Public Health and can issue certified death certificates for any death that occurred in the state from 1919 forward. Crawford County is a small, rural county in central Georgia. If you need a death certificate for an estate matter, insurance claim, or family records, the probate court on GA Highway 42 South is your local starting point. You can also order records by mail or through the state online system.

Crawford County Probate Court

The Crawford County Probate Court handles obituary and death record requests for the county. As a local DPH agent, the probate court in Knoxville can issue certified death certificates for deaths that took place anywhere in Georgia. This is the most convenient option for Crawford County residents who want to get records in person. Walk-in service is the most common way people here get their copies.

When you visit in person, bring a valid photo ID and the $25 fee for the first certified copy. Each additional copy of the same Crawford County death record costs $5 when ordered at the same time. The office accepts cash and money orders. Processing for walk-in requests is usually same day. However, some older Crawford County obituary records may take a bit longer if the file needs to be pulled from the state archives. For mail orders, send a completed application with a copy of your ID and a money order payable to the Georgia Department of Public Health. Include the full name and date of death of the person whose Crawford County record you are looking for.

Crawford County is one of Georgia's smaller counties, so the probate court staff handles vital records along with other court duties. Call ahead to confirm hours before you visit.

How to Search Crawford County Death Records

There are three main ways to get Crawford County obituary and death records. You can visit the probate court in Knoxville. You can order by mail. Or you can use the state's online system. Each method charges the same base fee of $25 for the first certified copy.

The Georgia ROVER system lets you order death certificates from any county online. You will need the full name of the deceased, date of death, and county where the death occurred. ROVER charges the $25 state fee plus an $8 processing fee. Standard delivery takes 8 to 10 weeks. If you need a Crawford County death record faster, visiting the probate court in Knoxville is the best bet. Under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-15, every death in Georgia must be registered within 10 days. The funeral director files the death certificate within 72 hours of taking charge of the body. So most Crawford County death records are in the system within two weeks of the death.

Mail orders can go to the Crawford County Probate Court or the state office in Atlanta. Include a signed request with your name, address, phone number, and a copy of your photo ID. Also include the full name and date of death for the person whose record you need.

Who Can Get Crawford County Death Certificates

Georgia law sets clear rules on who can get what type of death certificate. Under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-26, certified copies of Crawford County death records are available to people with a direct and tangible interest. This includes the spouse, adult children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and grandchildren of the deceased. Legal representatives and insurance companies with a financial interest also qualify for certified copies of Crawford County death records.

A certified copy has a raised seal and signatures from both the State and County Registrar. It is printed on security paper. Banks, courts, and insurance firms need this type of copy. If you lack a direct interest in the Crawford County death record, you can still get a non-certified copy. This version has the Social Security number removed but still shows the cause, date, and place of death. It works for genealogy and general research into Crawford County obituary records. Under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-27, forging or tampering with a death certificate is a criminal offense in Georgia.

Georgia State Death Record Resources

Beyond the Crawford County Probate Court, several state resources can help. The Georgia DPH Vital Records office in College Park handles requests from all 159 Georgia counties. Visit in person at 1680 Phoenix Boulevard, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349, or call (404) 679-4702. They accept walk-in, mail, and phone orders for Crawford County death records and records from every other county in the state.

For older Crawford County obituary records, the Georgia Archives in Morrow holds death records from 1919 through 1943. These older files are also available through the Georgia Archives Virtual Vault online. DPH Regulation 511-1-3 governs how vital records are maintained across Georgia, and funeral homes must keep their own detailed records of each case they handle under these rules.

The DPH fee schedule page has current costs for all vital record types. Fees can change, so check before you send payment for a Crawford County death record request.

The image below shows the Crawford County Probate Court page on the Georgia DPH website, where you can find contact details and directions for the Knoxville office.

Use this page to confirm hours and get driving directions before you visit the Crawford County office.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Crawford County. Any Georgia county vital records office can issue a death certificate for a death that happened anywhere in the state. If one of these offices is closer to you, you may find it more convenient to request your record there.