Funeral Director’s Link for Accessing
Vital Statistics Information

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Welcome to the new ODH Vital Statistics Web site.  This section of the site is developed to make new information available to funeral directors as well as to provide written information that can help them with their everyday functions.  This site will continue to change and evolve as new information becomes available, so please be sure to check this site frequently. 

Upcoming Events: to be announced

This page was developed as a resource to help you access Vital Statistics documents and assist you with the process of setting up your Electronic Death Registration (EDRS).

Most files are in .PDF format. The free Adobe Acrobat Viewer is required to view them.

• Ohio Revised Code (ORC)

• Ohio Administrative Code (OAC)

• Proper Completion of Death Certificate

• Proper Completion of Fetal Death Certificate

• Etiology

• Acceptable Cause of Death Abbreviations

• Roster of Coroners

Listed below is the information that will be needed to access the Electronic Death Registration System (EDRS).

• Instructions on how to apply

• Electronic Death Registration System (EDRS)

• EDRS Manual

• Quick Tips

If you have any additional questions regarding any of the information please contact the Field Service Unit at 614-644-0156.