Morgan County Death Records

Morgan County obituary and death records are managed through the Morgan County Health Department in Madison. As a local agent for the Georgia Department of Public Health, this office issues certified death certificates for deaths that occurred in Georgia from 1919 forward. If you need a Morgan County death record or want a copy of a death certificate, the health department on South Main Street is your local starting point. You can also order records through the state's online system or by mail from the state vital records office in Atlanta.

Morgan County Health Department

The Morgan County Health Department serves as the local vital records office for Morgan County. Staff at this office process death certificate requests for deaths that occurred anywhere in Georgia. The office is located on South Main Street in Madison, the Morgan County seat. Walk-in service is the most common way locals get their death records and obituary records here.

When you visit the Morgan County Health Department, bring a valid photo ID and be ready to pay the $25 fee for the first certified copy. Each extra copy of the same Morgan 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 older Morgan County obituary records may take longer if the file needs to come 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.

How to Search Morgan County Death Records

There are three main ways to get Morgan County obituary and death records. Visit the health department in Madison in person. Order by mail. Or use the state's online portal. Each method costs $25 for the first certified copy.

For online orders, the Georgia ROVER system lets you request death certificates from any Georgia county. You will need the full name of the deceased, the date of death, and the county where the death happened. ROVER charges the $25 state fee plus an $8 processing fee. Standard delivery takes 8 to 10 weeks. If you need a Morgan County death record faster, going to the health department in Madison is the best route. 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 Morgan County death records enter the system within two weeks of the death.

Mail orders can go to the Morgan County Health Department or to the state office. Include a signed request letter with your name, address, phone number, and a copy of your photo ID. List the full name and date of death for the person whose Morgan County death record you need. Send a money order for the correct fee.

Who Can Get Morgan County Death Certificates

Georgia law sets rules for who can get different types of death certificates. Under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-26, certified copies of Morgan County death records go to people with a direct and tangible interest. That includes the spouse, adult children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and grandchildren of the person who died. Legal representatives and insurance companies also qualify for certified copies of Morgan County death records.

A certified copy has a raised seal and the signatures of both the State and County Registrar. It comes on security paper. Banks, courts, and insurance companies need this type. If you do not have a direct interest in a Morgan 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 is fine for genealogy work and for general research into Morgan County obituary records. O.C.G.A. § 31-10-27 makes it illegal to forge or tamper with a death certificate in Georgia.

Georgia State Death Record Resources

Beyond the Morgan County Health Department, the state has several other places to search. The Georgia DPH Vital Records office handles requests from all over Georgia. You can visit at 1680 Phoenix Boulevard, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30349, or call (404) 679-4702. They process walk-in, mail, and phone orders for Morgan County death records along with records from all 159 Georgia counties.

For historical Morgan County obituary records, the Georgia Archives in Morrow holds death records from 1919 through 1943. These older records are also available through the Georgia Archives Virtual Vault online. DPH Regulation 511-1-3 governs how vital records are maintained and stored across the state. O.C.G.A. § 31-10-31 requires funeral homes to keep their records on file for at least five years.

The DPH fee schedule page lists current costs for all vital record types. Fees may change, so check before sending payment for a Morgan County death record request.

The image below shows the Morgan County Health Department page on the Georgia DPH website, where you can find contact details and directions for the Madison office.

Use this page to confirm hours and get directions before you visit the Morgan County Health Department.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Morgan 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, requesting your record there could save you time.