Welcome to the Burke County Probate Court's online ordering system. Requests will be processed Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, (Closed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:00 PM).  The Court processes orders within 5 business days, excluding weekends and holidays, once all information is available.  

Please note that we can only access records for those born or deceased in Georgia.   If you were born in another state you must contact the county or state department of your birth.

REQUESTING A BIRTH, DEATH, OR MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE

Birth Certificates 

A birth certificate is a confidential document, therefore, only the following persons can obtain the birth certificate: 

• The individual
• The biological or adoptive parents of the individual
• The biological or adoptive grandparents of the individual
• The guardian or temporary guardian of the individual
• A legal spouse
• An adult child of the individual
• An adult sibling of the individual
• If a guardian, attorney, state/federal government official, you will be required to show certified proof of same.

If you were born anywhere in the State of Georgia, you may request a certified copy of your birth certificate from the Burke County Probate Court.

Death Certificates 

A death certificate is a confidential document, therefore, only the following persons can obtain a death certificate that shows the social security number and cause of death of the deceased:

• Immediate family - the spouse, the biological or adoptive parents
• The biological or adoptive grandparents
• The legal guardian
• Adult siblings
• Adult children
• Or the personal representative of the individual's estate

If you have a tangible interest in a matter pertaining to the decedent, you can request a certified copy of the death certificate; however, the social security number and cause of death will be redacted.

To begin the order process, click on the links on the left

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