Georgia Vital Records

Before ordering a certified copy of a birth certificate, marriage certificate, or death certificate, you should know some important information about the requirements, processing times, and other helpful information from the Georgia state department.

Currently, you can expect to receive your vital records from the Georgia Department Of Public Health in 8 to 10 weeks.

The Georgia Health Department requires applicants to prove their identity by including a photocopy of their ID to complete the online application. It varies depending on the type of certificate, but commonly people can use a driver's license or a state photo ID. Check other acceptable IDs per certificate needed:

• Georgia Birth Certificate Requirements
• Georgia Marriage Certificate Requirements
• Georgia Death Certificate Requirements

Vital Records Online will charge a fee starting from $49 for the assisted service whenever you order birth certificates, marriage certificates or licenses, divorce records, or death certificates. The Georgia Department of Public Health will charge a $25.00 fee for the first certified copy of a birth certificate; any additional copy will cost $10.00. A $10.00 fee for each marriage certificate certified copy. There is a $25.00 fee for the death certificate's first copy; any additional copy will cost $10.00.

There are limitations to who can request vital records in the state of Georgia Bureau of Vital Statistics. It depends on if the request is for a birth certificate, marriage certificate, or death certificate. The requestor must be doing it on their behalf. Otherwise, the requester must be part of the close family, some distant family member, or must be the legal representative for the individual of record.

There are two options to order vital records in Georgia. The first and the simplest way is through Vital Records Online. You will be able to start your application process online to receive your birth certificate or any other vital records in your mailbox.

The second option is going in person to the public office where the person in the record was born. This process can be time-consuming because of the paperwork required and the long waiting lines typically associated with the Administration.