Order Official Georgia Vital Records Online.

Newton County Online Order Portal for Georgia Vital Records.

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GoCertificates online ordering portal allows Newton County to provide you with 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.

Orders for vital event certificates placed through this portal are directed to the Newton County Probate Court. Request processing is done directly by the Newton County Probate Court.

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.

All applicants must provide a valid photo identification as required.

Valid Photo Identification: Submit a copy of 1 of the following:

  • State Issued Photo Driver's license
  • State Issued Photo ID Card
  • School, University or College ID Card (must be current)
  • U.S. Passport
  • Foreign Passport
  • Permanent Resident Card
  • Temporary Resident Card
  • U.S. Military ID card
  • Certificate of U.S. Citizenship
  • Picture Identification issued by an employer

If you cannot provide acceptable identification, it is suggested that you ask a spouse, parent, grandparent, adult sibling or adult child, who can provide appropriate identification, to request the certificate. Proof of relationship is required.

ID Requirements | Birth Certificate Requirements | Death Certificate Requirements

Eligibility Requirements for Birth Certificates

With the exception of applicants who are ordering their own certificate or parents proof of relationship is required with your online order. 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
The registrant (person named on certificate) Valid Photo Identification
Current Spouse Valid Photo Identification
Parent / Co-Parent Must be listed on birth certificate or death certificate
Legal Guardian Original, certified court order proving custody is required
Grandparents Birth certificate(s) proving relationship required
Adult Siblings Birth certificate proving same mother required
Adult Children Birth certificate(s) proving relationship is required
Legal Representative Proof of legal representation with identification
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
Current Spouse Valid Photo Identification
Parent / Co-Parent Must be listed on birth certificate or death certificate
Legal Guardian Original, certified court order proving custody is required
Grandparents Birth certificate(s) proving relationship required
Adult Siblings Birth certificate proving same mother required
Adult Children Birth certificate(s) proving relationship is required
Legal Representative Proof of legal representation with identification
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