East Point Genealogy
East Point genealogy records are maintained at the Fulton County Probate Court and Superior Court Clerk in Atlanta. East Point has been a city since 1887, and its families have deep roots in south Fulton County. All marriage licenses, wills, estate files, land deeds, and court records are filed at the Fulton County courthouse in downtown Atlanta. County records date back to 1853, giving researchers access to generations of family data. East Point is also home to the National Archives at Atlanta, which holds federal records for the Southeast.
East Point Quick Facts
Fulton County Probate Court
The Fulton County Probate Court holds the main genealogy records for East Point. Marriage licenses go back to 1853. The court also has wills, estate inventories, guardianship records, and letters of administration. Under O.C.G.A. § 15-9-30, the Probate Court handles all estate and marriage matters for Fulton County, which includes East Point.
The Records Division is at 136 Pryor Street SW, 2nd Floor C230, Atlanta, GA 30303. Call (404) 612-4640 for help. You can also make requests by mail. Send a completed Estates Record Request Form with a $10 search fee. Regular copies are $1 each. Certified copies cost $11 each. Pay by money order or attorney's check. Visit fultonprobatega.org for forms and fee details.
| Address | 136 Pryor Street SW, 2nd Floor C230, Atlanta, GA 30303 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (404) 612-4640 |
| Website | fultonprobatega.org |
National Archives at Atlanta
East Point has a major genealogy resource that most Georgia cities lack. The National Archives at Atlanta is at 1557 St. Joseph Avenue, East Point, GA 30344. Call (404) 763-7477. This branch of the National Archives holds federal records for the southeastern United States.
Federal census records, military service files, immigration records, naturalization records, and federal court cases are available here. If your ancestors served in the military, went through immigration, or had any dealings with the federal government, the records may be at this branch. Census microfilm from 1790 to 1950 is available (though Georgia's 1790-1810 and 1890 censuses are destroyed).
The National Archives is free to visit. Bring a pencil and paper. Staff can help you find the right record groups for your research. This is a resource that draws researchers from across the Southeast.
Superior Court and Land Records
Land deeds, divorce records, and civil cases for East Point are at the Fulton County Superior Court Clerk, 136 Pryor Street SW, Atlanta. Call (404) 612-5107.
Land records show property transfers in the East Point area going back to 1853. Deed books list who bought and sold property, when, and for how much. Plat maps show lot boundaries and neighbor names. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, these court records are open to the public.
East Point grew along the railroad in the late 1800s. Railroad workers, merchants, and their families settled here. Land records and tax digests from that era help trace when families arrived and where they lived in the community.
Vital Records
The Fulton County Vital Records Office at 141 Pryor Street SW, Suite 1029A, Atlanta, GA 30303 handles birth and death certificates. Call (404) 613-1260. Birth certificates cost $25 for the first copy and $5 for each extra. Death certificates are the same price.
Under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-26, certified birth certificates go only to close family members. Death certificates are more available and very useful for genealogy. They show name, death date, parents' names, and burial details. Georgia started statewide vital records in 1919 under O.C.G.A. § 31-10-9.
The Virtual Vault has free death certificates from 1919 to 1943 online. FamilySearch has Georgia death records from 1914 to 1943. For earlier records, the Georgia Archives in Morrow (just a few miles from East Point) may have microfilmed records.
Online Genealogy Resources
Search East Point genealogy records from home. The E-Access to Court Records system lets you look up Fulton County probate cases and court files online. Registration is free. Basic data costs nothing. Documents are $2.50 for the first page and $1.00 per page after.
FamilySearch has free Georgia records. Marriages from 1754 to 1960. Probate records from 1742 to 1990. Death records from 1914 to 1943. The Georgia Historic Newspapers archive has old newspapers with obituaries and legal notices from the East Point area.
The Georgia Probate Courts directory lists contact details for all 159 Georgia counties including Fulton County, which serves East Point.
Research Tips
Start with what you know. Write down all names, dates, and places for your family. Work backward one generation at a time.
The Georgia Archives at 5800 Jonesboro Road in Morrow is close to East Point. Call (678) 364-3710 for hours. The search room has free access to Ancestry.com, FamilySearch, and Fold3. Census records, microfilmed county records, military files, and land grants are all there. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
East Point also borders Clayton County and the city of College Park. If your ancestors moved south of the Fulton County line, check Clayton County records as well. Families moved across county lines often in Georgia. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71, public records across the state are open for inspection.
- Visit the National Archives in East Point for federal records
- Check the Georgia Archives in Morrow for microfilmed county records
- Search cemetery records when vital records are missing
- Use city directories to track East Point families between census years
- Look at church records for baptisms and burials
Fulton County Genealogy Records
East Point is in Fulton County. All marriage licenses, probate records, land deeds, and court cases are at the Fulton County courthouse in Atlanta. County records date back to 1853 when Fulton County was created.
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