Madison County Death Records

Madison County obituary and death records are managed through the Madison County Probate Court in Danielsville. As a local agent for the Georgia Department of Public Health, this office can issue certified death certificates for deaths that occurred anywhere in Georgia from 1919 forward. If you need a Madison County death record, the Probate Court on Albany Avenue is the local starting point. Madison County sits next to Clarke County, home to Athens, so some residents may find that office convenient as well. You can also use the state online ordering system or send a mail request to the state vital records office.

Madison County Probate Court

The Madison County Probate Court serves as the local vital records office for Madison County. Staff at this office can help you request death certificates for deaths that took place anywhere in Georgia. The court is on Albany Avenue in Danielsville, the Madison County seat.

When you visit in person, bring a valid photo ID and be ready to pay the $25 fee for the first certified copy. Each extra copy of the same Madison County death record costs $5 when ordered at the same time. The office accepts cash and money orders. Processing time for walk-in requests is usually same day, though some Madison County obituary records may take longer if the file needs to be pulled from state archives. For mail requests, send a completed application along 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 for the person whose Madison County death record you need.

How to Get Madison County Death Records

Three main methods exist for getting Madison County obituary and death records. Walk in at the Probate Court in Danielsville. Order by mail. Or use the state online system. The base fee is $25 for each method.

For online requests, the Georgia ROVER system lets you order death certificates from any Georgia county. You need the full name of the deceased, the date of death, and the county where the death took place. ROVER charges $25 plus an $8 processing fee. Standard delivery takes 8 to 10 weeks. If you need a Madison County death record faster, visit the Probate Court in Danielsville for same-day service. 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 of taking charge of the body. So most Madison County death records enter the system within two weeks of the death.

Mail orders should go to the Madison County Probate Court or the state DPH office. Include a signed request with your name, address, phone number, and a copy of your photo ID. Add the full name and date of death for the person whose Madison County record you seek.

Who Can Get Madison County Death Certificates

Georgia law determines who can receive each type of death certificate. Under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-26, certified copies of Madison County death records are given to people with a direct and tangible interest. That includes the spouse, adult children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and grandchildren of the deceased. Legal representatives and insurance companies also qualify for certified copies of Madison 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. If you do not have a direct interest in a Madison County death record, you can still get a non-certified copy. This version has the Social Security number taken out but still shows the cause, date, and place of death. It works for genealogy and general research into Madison County obituary records.

Under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-27, forging or tampering with a death certificate is a crime in Georgia. Giving false info on a vital records application is also against the law.

Georgia State Death Record Resources

Beyond the Madison County Probate Court, the state has more places to search for death records. The Georgia DPH Vital Records office in College Park handles requests from all 159 counties. Visit at 1680 Phoenix Boulevard, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349, or call (404) 679-4702. They process walk-in, mail, and phone orders for Madison County death records.

For older Madison County obituary records, the Georgia Archives in Morrow holds death records from 1919 through 1943. These records 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 under these rules.

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

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

Use this page to confirm hours and get driving directions before visiting the Madison County office.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Madison 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, you may find it more convenient.