Vital Records (Birth, Death, Marriage, and Divorce)

Welcome to the Ohio Vital Records. Any questions, comments, or information you need, please call one of our Customer Service Representatives by dialing (614) 466-2531.

• Frequently asked questions on vital records
   
  

  NOTICE:  Due to an increase in request for records, the processing time for delivery of birth/death records has changed to 3 to 6 weeks.

For marriage and divorce information, click on the Marriage and Divorce Records link in the left hand column.

Four Easy Ways to Obtain a Birth or Death Record

• Frequently asked questions on birth and death records
   

There are four ways in which to obtain a birth or death record in Ohio. Choose the method that best suits your needs:

1. Local Vital Statistics Office -  You can obtain birth and death records from the city or county health department office where the event occurred, provided there is no court or legal action.  Fees and operating hours vary.  Please check the listing of local offices to see if you can obtain your record from the county.  Locate the local health district office

2. Walk-in - Same day service is available to walk-in customers. This is the fastest way to obtain a birth certificate. When you arrive, you will complete an application and pay the $16.50 required fee. Full instructions>>
    
   

   Walk-in/Same day service:

   Ohio Department of Health Vital Statistics 225 Neilston Street Columbus, Ohio 43215 Phone: (614) 466-2531

3. Mail - Turn around is estimated at 3 to 6 weeks from the day the request is received. However, people are urged to allow sufficient time for delivery for all birth/death records. Mail a check or money order of $16.50 for each certified certificate. Full instructions>>
    

   Mail your request to:

   Ohio Department of Health Vital Statistics P.O. Box 15098 Columbus, Ohio 43215-0098

4. VitalChek - Obtain a certified copy of a birth or death certificate via credit card using this private vendor.  Additional service charges will be applied to each order.  Turn around is estimated at 3 to 6 weeks from the day the request is received, not including additional time for mailing.  Full instructions>>

NOTE: Please be advised that fees, available records, and information on this web site, is subject to change without notice.

Please note that you are unable to search for Ohio records on this web site.

Last updated: 7/05/07