Welcome to the ODH Vital Statistics website.  For specific information regarding the Electronic Death Registration System (EDRS), including how to become a new user, please visit our Vital Support Site

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

Useful links:

• Ohio Revised Code (ORC)

• Ohio Administrative Code (OAC)

• Proper Completion of Death Certificate

• Proper Completion of Fetal Death Certificate

• Acceptable Cause of Death Abbreviations

Should you have any questions regarding this information or the EDRS application, please contact our ODH/VS HelpDesk at (614) 752-5190, option 3.