Pickens County Death Record Search

Pickens County obituary and death records are managed by the Pickens County Probate Court in Jasper. This court is a local agent for the Georgia Department of Public Health, issuing certified death certificates for deaths that occurred anywhere in Georgia from 1919 to the present. If you need a Pickens County death record or a copy of a death certificate, the Probate Court on North Main Street is where locals go first. Residents near Canton can also order through the state online system or by mail from the state vital records office in Atlanta.

Pickens County Probate Court

The Pickens County Probate Court in Jasper serves as the local vital records office. Staff here handle death certificate requests for deaths that occurred anywhere in Georgia. The office is on North Main Street in the Pickens County seat. Walk-in service is the standard way residents get their obituary and death records from this court.

When you visit the Pickens County Probate Court, bring a valid photo ID and be ready to pay $25 for the first certified copy of a death record. Each additional copy ordered at the same time costs $5. The court accepts cash and money orders. Most walk-in requests for Pickens County death certificates get processed the same day. Older Pickens County obituary records may need more time if the state archives have to retrieve the file. 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 Pickens County death record you need.

How to Search Pickens County Death Records

You have three ways to get Pickens County obituary and death records. Walk in at the Probate Court in Jasper. Mail your request. Or order online. The fee is $25 for the first certified copy with any method.

For online orders, the Georgia ROVER system lets you request death certificates from any county in Georgia. You will need the full name of the deceased, the date of death, and the county where the death took place. ROVER charges the $25 state fee plus an $8 processing fee on top. Standard delivery takes 8 to 10 weeks. If you need a Pickens County death record sooner, visiting the Probate Court in Jasper is the fastest option. Under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-15, every death in Georgia must be registered within 10 days of the event. The funeral director files the death certificate within 72 hours of taking charge of the body. This means most Pickens County death records are in the system within two weeks.

Mail orders can go to the Pickens County Probate Court or the state vital records office. Include a signed request 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 Pickens County obituary record you are looking for. Payment should be by money order.

Who Can Get Pickens County Death Certificates

Georgia law determines who can get different types of death certificates. Under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-26, certified copies of Pickens 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 can also get certified copies.

A certified copy bears a raised seal and the signatures of the State and County Registrar. It comes on security paper. Banks, courts, and insurance firms usually need this type of copy. If you do not have a direct interest in a Pickens County death record, you can still get a non-certified copy. The non-certified version has the Social Security number removed but still shows the cause, date, and place of death. It is fine for genealogy and general research into Pickens County obituary records. O.C.G.A. § 31-10-27 makes it a crime to forge or tamper with a death certificate.

Georgia State Death Record Resources

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

For historical Pickens 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 sets the rules for maintaining vital records across the state. Under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-30, the state registrar can issue certified copies from the statewide file for any Pickens County death record on file.

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

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

Use this page to confirm hours and get driving directions before visiting the Pickens County Probate Court.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Pickens 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, requesting your record there may save you time.