Vital Records

Probate Court is the Vital Records Custodian for Jackson County.  Both birth certificates and death certificates are available through this office for individuals who were born or died in the state of Georgia.   We also file amended and delayed birth certificates.  

Certified copies of vital records may be requested in person or in writing:

  • Fees:  $25.00 for the first copy, $5.00 for each additional copy requested at same time
  • Cash, check, money order or credit cards accepted (with processing fee)
  • For written requests, please complete the Death Certificate Request form (add link) and mail the same along with a self-addressed stamped envelope,  copy of current identification, and check or money order to: 

                            Jackson County Probate Court
                            5000 Jackson Parkway, Suite 140
                            Jefferson, GA 30549

Request Forms:

  1. Birth Certificate Request Form (PDF)
  2. Death Certificate Request Form (PDF)