Birth & Death Certificates
- Vital Records Forms
- Birth & Death Registeration Systems Information
- Local Health Dapartments Vital Records Fees
- Frequently Asked Questions
Certified copies of birth and death certificates are available from the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) or available from the local health department in the county where the event occurred. All requests require proper identification and proof of relationship to the person whose record is being requested is required. See requirements.
Birth records in the ISDH Vital Records office begin with October 1907. Prior to October 1907, records of birth are filed only with the local health department in the county where the birth actually occurred.
Death records in the ISDH Vital Records office begin with 1900. Prior to 1900, records of death are filed only with the local health department in the county where the death actually occurred. For deaths occurring from 1900 to 1917, the city and/or county of death is required in order to locate the record.
Apply for a birth or death certificate online, by FAX, or by phone.
To apply for a birth or death certificate in person:
The ISDH Vital Records office is located at 6 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204. The office is open for walk-in requests from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., E.S.T., Monday through Friday (excluding official State Holidays). The cost for the first certificate is $10.00; correction $8.00; birth w/correction $18.00; additional copy $4.00; paternity affidavit $8.00; additional copy $4.00. Average wait time is less than an hour.
To apply for a birth certificate by mail and pay by check or money order:
Please print form 49607 . The form includes applicable fees, identification requirements, and mailing address. The cost for the first certificate is $10.00 and $4.00 for each additional copy. Please make check payable to Indiana State Department of Health.(Average Processing Time: 3 to 4 weeks. Processing time begins the day the ISDH Vital Records office receives the request.)
To apply for a death certificate in person or by mail and pay by check or money order:
Please print form 49606. The form includes applicable fees, identification requirements, and mailing address. The cost for the first certificate is $8.00 and $4.00 for each additional copy. Please make check payable to Indiana State Department of Health. (Average Processing Time: 3 to 4 weeks. Processing time begins the day the ISDH Vital Records office receives the request.)
