Vital Records

The Probate Court of Peach County files, maintains, and issues all birth and death certificates that occurred in Peach County.

General Information

Birth Certificates

Birth certificates are not public record. There are a limited number of people who may apply to receive a certified copy of birth certificate.

Acceptable Persons:

• Person listed on birth certificate
• Either natural parent of person on birth certificate (must be listed on birth certificate)
• Adoptive parents of person on birth certificate (adoptive parents names must be listed on birth certificate)
• Grandparents of person on birth certificate
• Siblings of person on birth certificate
• Spouse of person on birth certificate
• You must have a valid picture identification card to obtain a certified copy of a birth certificate.

Death Certificates

Death certificates are only issued to applicants having a direct and tangible interest, primarily family members or legal representatives of the family.

The person requesting a certified copy of a death record must provide:

• Driver's License
• State Issued ID Card
• Employee ID Card
• Valid Passport

Fees for Birth and Death Certificates

• $25 for the first copy of a certificate
• $5 each additional copy of a certificate per visit
• Fees are payable by cash, check, or money order.

To Receive Copies by Mail

You may request a birth or death certificate by mail by following these directions:

• Complete a written request with the following information
• Name as it should appear on the birth certificate
• Date of Birth
• Mother’s name
• Father’s name
• List your relationship to the person on the birth certificate (i.e. self, mother, father, etc.)
• Number of certificates you are requesting
• Enclose a check or money order for the total amount of certificates you are requesting (fees listed above)
• Provide a copy of identification