Search Montgomery County Death Index
Montgomery County death records are at the county health department on Mobile Highway. This county is home to the state capital. It also has the main state vital records office. Montgomery County has about 225,000 people. The city of Montgomery is both the county seat and the capital of Alabama. In 2024, the county issued over 21,600 certified copies of vital records.
Montgomery County Quick Facts
Montgomery County Health Department
The Montgomery County Health Department handles death certificate requests. The state vital records office is also in this city. You can go to either place for death records in Montgomery County. Both use the same ViSION database to search and print records.
| Address | 3060 Mobile Highway Montgomery, AL 36108 |
|---|---|
| General Phone | (334) 293-6400 |
| Vital Records | (334) 293-6555 |
| Environmental | (334) 293-6452 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website | alabamapublichealth.gov/montgomery |
Montgomery County Probate Court Records
The Montgomery County Probate Court has an online records search. It does not have death certificates, but it has estate records and wills. These may hold death info for old cases. The search is free and you do not need an account to use it in Montgomery County.
| Probate Records Search | montgomeryprobatecourtal.gov/resources/probate-records-search |
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How to Request Death Certificates
You have more choices for getting death certificates in Montgomery County. The state office is here, so you can go to either place. Each method takes a different amount of time.
In Person at the County Health Department
Go to the health department on Mobile Highway. Bring a photo ID like a driver's license. Know the full name of the dead person. Also know when they died and how old they were. If the death is in the state system, staff can print your copy while you wait. Most visits take 15 to 30 minutes. You can pay with cash, check, or money order in Montgomery County.
In Person at the State Office
You can also go to the Center for Health Statistics. It is at the RSA Tower, 201 Monroe Street, Suite 246. This is downtown Montgomery. It is the main state office that keeps all death records in Alabama. The same fees and rules apply here.
By Mail
Mail your form to the Center for Health Statistics at P.O. Box 5625, Montgomery, AL 36103. Get the death certificate form from the state health website. Add a check for $15. Make it out to Center for Health Statistics. It takes 7 to 10 days to get your copy in Alabama.
Online Through VitalChek
VitalChek is the state's online vendor. They take credit and debit cards. Go to their site or call 1-888-279-9888. Standard shipping takes 7 to 10 days. Rush options cost more. VitalChek adds fees on top of the state fee for death records.
Who Can Get Death Certificates
State law says who can get death records. Under Alabama Code Section 22-9A-21, death certificates stay private for 25 years. After that, anyone can ask for a copy in Alabama.
For deaths in the last 25 years, only these people can get copies in Montgomery County:
- Parents of the dead person
- Spouse of the dead person
- Children and grandchildren
- Brothers and sisters
- Legal reps of the estate
- The informant on the certificate
- Anyone with a direct interest
State agencies can get records for their work. Researchers may get data with a written deal. Firms cannot get restricted death records for ads in Alabama.
Death Certificate Fees
The State Board of Health sets fees in Alabama. Alabama Code Section 22-9A-23 covers this. The same rates apply at the county office and the state office.
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Search with one certified copy | $15.00 |
| Additional copies in same order | $6.00 each |
| Expedited processing | $15.00 extra |
| Amendment or correction | $20.00 |
If no record is found, you still pay the search fee. You will get a Certificate of Failure to Find. Fees are not sent back. VitalChek orders cost more.
Historical Death Records
Alabama started keeping death records on January 1, 1908. Montgomery County death certificates from that date are at the Center for Health Statistics. Since the state office is here, researchers have easy access to all Alabama death records. Records over 25 years old are now public in Alabama.
Death info from before 1908 can come from other sources in Montgomery County:
- Montgomery County Probate Court records online
- Church burial records from Montgomery area
- Cemetery records including Oakwood Cemetery
- Newspaper obits from Montgomery Advertiser
- Federal mortality census from 1850 to 1880
The Alabama Archives is also in Montgomery at 624 Washington Avenue. Staff can help you find death records and other family history sources. FamilySearch has a free database called Alabama Deaths, 1908-1974.
Death Investigations
The county coroner looks into certain deaths in Montgomery County. These include deaths from violence, accidents, suicide, or unknown causes. Alabama has elected coroners in most counties. The coroner finds the cause and manner of death.
When an autopsy is needed, the coroner works with the state lab. The Montgomery regional lab serves this area. It does autopsies and forensic tests for death cases in central Alabama.
Cities in Montgomery County
Montgomery County includes the city of Montgomery. It is both the county seat and state capital. Death certificates for all Montgomery County residents go through the county health department.
Other towns in Montgomery County include Prattville (partly in Autauga County), Pike Road, and various areas. All death records for these areas go through the Montgomery County Health Department.
Nearby Counties
Montgomery County is in central Alabama. It borders several other counties. All county health offices use the same database, so you can get death records from any spot in Alabama.
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