Vital Records - Dalton Office

The Vital Records Office processes certificates for all births and deaths. To be made aware of deaths, sources relied on are newspaper obituaries, news reports of accidents involving death, and notifications from hospitals and funeral homes. Births occur primarily at hospital in the county providing maternity and delivery services. It is the responsibility of the parent to contact the Vital Records office to prepare a birth certificate when a home birth/delivery has occurred. The Registrar is responsible for obtaining and preserving documentary evidence concerning all births and deaths occurring that protect the legal rights of individuals and provide a sound statistical basis for health and social planning. These records (except for fetal death reports) are filed permanently in the Vital Records Branch and certified or verified on demand.

What to Bring:

• Driver's license
• Social Security Card

There is no charge for Vital Record's services. However, certified copies of Birth & Death Certificates can be obtained for a fee.

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