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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.

ID Requirements | Birth Certificate Requirements | Death Certificate Requirements

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 that a photocopy of your valid photo ID—such as the following be presented with the corresponding form:

• 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

ID Requirements | Birth Certificate Requirements | Death Certificate Requirements

Eligibility Requirements for Birth Certificates

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.

ID Requirements | Birth Certificate Requirements | Death Certificate Requirements

Eligibility Requirements for Death Certificates (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 phot identification with signature, photocopy of the adoptee’s death certificate, copy of the adoptees birth certificate listing the parent’s name.