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GoCertificates is your online resource for ordering certified copies of State of Georgia Vital Records. We are committed to getting your birth or death certificate quickly and easily. Expedited shipping for birth certificates and death certificates is available as well.
Requests for Vital events certificates are directed to the State of Georgia Department of Public Health. Request processing is done directly by the State of Georgia Department of Public Health.
Processing Times
Current processing time for Georgia is 8 to 10 weeks. Processing begins once you have submitted all required documents through GoCertificates.com.
- Shipping time is separate from processing time. Add both together for your total expected delivery window.
- Processing time is determined by the Georgia State Office of Vital Records, not GoCertificates. Times may vary based on current volume.
- Expedited processing is available and can be selected at checkout, with an estimated turnaround of 5 business days. Note that expedited shipping does not always expedite the state's processing time.
Identification Requirements
All applicants must submit a copy of an accepted form of identification and a copy of proof of relationship (if required). After placing your order, you will need to upload an image of your identification and proof of relationship (if required). Your order will only be processed once a legible copy of identification and proof of relationship (if required) are received along with payment.
Under Georgia Law, Vital Records are restricted documents and can only be requested by individuals who are eligible to receive them (eligibility requirements are described in detail on the appropriate forms).
To protect against identity theft
We require a photocopy of your valid photo ID, such as the following:
- Georgia Driver's license unexpired or expired for not more than one year
- State of Georgia Identification Card unexpired or expired for not more than one year
- Unexpired State of Georgia Weapons Carry License with photo
- Unexpired driver's license issued by another U.S. State, jurisdiction or territory
- Unexpired official Identification Card issued by another U.S. State, jurisdiction or territory
- Unexpired U.S. Passport
- Unexpired Foreign Passport
- Unexpired U.S. Military Identification, Military Dependent Identification, Veteran's Identification
- Unexpired Consulate Card
- Unexpired Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
- Current School, University, or College Identification Card (unexpired with ID number and signature)
- Department of Driver Services (DDS) Identification Card issued by another U.S. state, jurisdiction or territory unexpired or expired for not more than one year
- Department of Corrections Identification Card expired for not more than a year
Who Can Order a Birth Certificate?
Georgia Vital Records requires all Birth Certificate applicants to submit a valid photo identification. Documents vary depending on the relationship, and are outlined in the table below.
If requesting a birth certificate for a person who is deceased, a certified copy of the death certificate must also be provided.
| Applicant | Documents Required for Proof of Relationship |
|---|
| Self | Valid Photo Government Issued Identification |
| Parent | Valid Photo Identification, must be listed as the parent on the certificate |
| Legal Guardian | Certified copy of the Court Order establishing guardianship |
| Grandparent | Birth certificate of the registrant's parent (proof of relationship) |
| Adult Child/Adult Sibling | Birth certificate of the requestor, listing one of the same parents, and his or her valid government issued photo identification which includes signature |
| Spouse | Marriage certificate (copy), photocopy of the spouse's signature, and a notarized letter from the spouse giving permission |
| Attorney | Notarized letter on letterhead signed by the attorney (must represent an immediate family member), provide bar number indicating the reason for the request and whom they represent. Provide supporting documentation. In the event of an adoption, provide a notarized release from the biological mother. |
Who Can Order a Death Certificate (with Cause of Death)?
Georgia Vital Records requires all Death Certificate applicants to submit a valid photo identification. Documents vary depending on the relationship, and are outlined in the table below.
| Applicant | Documents Required for Proof of Relationship |
|---|
| Self | Valid Photo Government Issued Identification |
| Parent | Valid Photo Identification, must be listed as the parent on the certificate |
| Legal Guardian | Certified copy of the Court Order establishing guardianship |
| Grandparent | Birth certificate of the registrant's parent (proof of relationship) |
| Adult Child/Adult Sibling | Birth certificate of the requestor, listing one of the same parents, and his or her valid government issued photo identification which includes signature |
| Spouse | Marriage certificate (copy), photocopy of the spouse's signature, and a notarized letter from the spouse giving permission |
| Attorney | Notarized letter on letterhead signed by the attorney (must represent an immediate family member), provide bar number indicating the reason for the request and whom they represent. Provide supporting documentation. In the event of an adoption, provide a notarized release from the biological mother. |
| Parent of the Deceased Adoptee | Valid government issued photo identification with signature, photocopy of the adoptee's death certificate, copy of the adoptee's birth certificate listing the parent's name. |