Stewart County Death Records

Stewart County obituary and death records are managed by the Stewart County Probate Court in Lumpkin. This court acts as a local agent for the Georgia Department of Public Health and can issue certified death certificates for deaths that occurred anywhere in Georgia from 1919 to the present. Stewart County is a rural county in southwest Georgia with a small population. If you need a Stewart County death record, the probate court on Broad Street in Lumpkin is the local office to contact. You can also use the state online ordering system or send a request by mail.

Stewart County Probate Court

The Stewart County Probate Court is the local vital records office. Staff can help you request death certificates for deaths that happened anywhere in Georgia. The court is at 1764 Broad Street in Lumpkin, the Stewart County seat. Walk-in service is how most locals get their records. Call ahead to confirm the office is open, as small county offices sometimes have limited staff.

When you visit, bring a valid photo ID. The fee is $25 for the first certified copy. Each extra copy of the same Stewart County death record costs $5 when ordered at the same time. The office accepts cash and money orders. Processing for walk-in requests is typically same day. Some Stewart County obituary records may take longer if the file needs to come from the state archive. 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 person's full name, date of death, and any other helpful details so the staff can locate the right Stewart County record.

How to Search Stewart County Death Records

You have three main ways to get Stewart County obituary and death records. Walk in at the probate court in Lumpkin. Order by mail. Or use the state online system. Each method charges the same $25 base fee for the first certified copy.

For online orders, the Georgia ROVER system lets you request death certificates from any county in Georgia. You need the full name of the deceased, the date of death, and the county where it occurred. ROVER charges the standard $25 state fee plus an $8 processing fee. Standard delivery takes 8 to 10 weeks. If you need a Stewart County death record sooner, visiting the probate court in Lumpkin is your best choice. 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. Most Stewart County death records are in the system within a couple of weeks of the death.

Mail orders go to the Stewart 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. Include the full name and date of death for the person whose Stewart County record you need. A money order for $25 should accompany your application.

Who Can Get Stewart County Death Certificates

Georgia law sets out who can get certain types of death certificates. Under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-26, certified copies of Stewart County death records go to people with a direct and tangible interest. The spouse, adult children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and grandchildren of the deceased all qualify. Legal representatives and insurance companies can also get certified copies of Stewart County obituary records.

A certified copy has a raised seal and the signature of both the State and County Registrar. It is printed on security paper. Banks, courts, and insurance firms require this type. If you do not have a direct interest in a Stewart County death record, you can still get a non-certified copy. This version has the Social Security number removed but shows the cause, date, and place of death. It works well for genealogy research. Under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-27, tampering with or forging a death certificate is a crime in Georgia. Providing false information on a vital records application is also against the law.

Georgia State Death Record Resources

Beyond the Stewart County Probate Court, the state has other places to search. The Georgia DPH Vital Records office in College Park handles requests from across the state. 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 Stewart County death records and records from all 159 Georgia counties.

For historical Stewart 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 across the state. Funeral homes must keep their own detailed records of each case.

The DPH fee schedule page lists current costs for all vital record types. Check before sending payment for a Stewart County death record request since fees may change.

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

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

Nearby Counties

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