Search Tattnall County Obituary Records

Tattnall County obituary and death records are handled through the Tattnall County Probate Court in Reidsville. As a local agent for the Georgia Department of Public Health, this court issues certified death certificates for deaths that occurred in Georgia from 1919 forward. Tattnall County is in the southeast part of the state. If you need to find a Tattnall County death record, the probate court on North Main Street is the local resource. You can also order records through the state online system or by mail from the state vital records office.

Tattnall County Probate Court

The Tattnall County Probate Court serves as the local vital records office for the county. Staff can help you request death certificates for deaths that took place anywhere in Georgia. The court is at 111 North Main Street in Reidsville, the Tattnall County seat. Walk-in service is the fastest way to get records.

When you visit in person, bring a valid photo ID. The fee is $25 for the first certified copy. Each extra copy of the same Tattnall 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. Some Tattnall County obituary records may take longer if the file needs to come from the state archive. For mail requests, 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 of the deceased, the date of death, and any other details you have for the Tattnall County record you need.

How to Search Tattnall County Death Records

There are three main ways to get Tattnall County obituary and death records. Walk in at the probate court in Reidsville. Order by mail. Or use the state online system. Each method has the same $25 base fee for the first certified copy of a Tattnall County death record.

For online orders, the Georgia ROVER system lets you request death certificates from any county in Georgia. You need the full name of the person who died, the date of death, and the county where death occurred. ROVER charges the $25 state fee plus an $8 processing fee. Standard delivery takes 8 to 10 weeks. If you need a Tattnall County death record faster, going to the probate court in Reidsville is the best option. 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 Tattnall County death records are in the system within a couple of weeks of the death.

Mail orders go to the Tattnall County Probate Court or the state office. Include a signed request with your name, address, phone number, and a copy of your photo ID. Put in the full name and date of death for the person whose Tattnall County record you need. Send a money order for $25 with the application.

Who Can Get Tattnall County Death Certificates

Georgia law sets out who can get what type of death certificate. Under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-26, certified copies of Tattnall 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 deceased. Legal representatives and insurance companies also qualify for certified copies of Tattnall 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 need this type. If you do not have a direct interest in a Tattnall County death record, you can still get a non-certified copy. This version has the Social Security number removed but still shows cause, date, and place of death. It works for genealogy research and general lookups. Under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-27, tampering with or forging a death certificate is a crime. Providing false information on a vital records application is also against the law in Georgia.

Georgia State Death Record Resources

Beyond the Tattnall County Probate Court, the state has other resources available. 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 Tattnall County death records and records from all 159 Georgia counties.

For historical Tattnall County obituary records, the Georgia Archives in Morrow holds death records from 1919 through 1943. These older records are available through the Georgia Archives Virtual Vault online as well. 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 under these rules.

The DPH fee schedule page lists current costs for all vital record types. Check this page before you send payment for a Tattnall County death record request.

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

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

Nearby Counties

These counties border Tattnall 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 to get your record there.