How to Order Certificates
Certified Birth Record - $21.50 Certified Death Record - $21.50 Certified Fetal Death Record - $21.50 Stillbirth Certificate - $0 |
Acknowledgement of Paternity - $7.00 Adoption File Release - $20.00 Heirloom Birth Certificate - $25.00 |
There are three ways to order certificates from the Bureau of Vital Statistics:
Online
The simplest way to get a certified copy of a birth or death record is to order online using a credit card. Orders are processed in our office within five business days. Expected delivery time in the continental United States via the USPS is two weeks.
Please select the link to place your order: https://odhgateway.odh.ohio.gov/OrderBirthCertificates/
Please note that once an online order is placed, we cannot cancel your request for a refund.
By Mail
To request a birth, death, fetal death, or stillbirth certificate, an affidavit of paternity, or adoption file via mail, please complete the Application for Certified Copies and send it to the address below. Click the "Download" button to view or download a copy of this application form.
Ohio Department of Health
Bureau of Vital Statistics
PO Box 15098
Columbus, Ohio 43215-0098
Once completed, send the application with the total fee included. For mail orders we only accept checks and money orders (in U.S. funds). Please do not send cash or credit card information. We do not offer expedited services. All mail-in orders typically take 3-6 weeks to process. To check the status of your order after three weeks, please call 614-466-2531.
If you would like to order a decorative heirloom birth record, the application can be found here.
In Person
Our office offers same day service for birth and death records as well as Acknowledgment of Paternities. For fastest service bring a completed Application for Certified Copies. Please click the "Download" button to view or download this application form. We accept cash, credit card, check or money order. Please visit our office 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday – Friday at 225 Neilston Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215.
All local Vital Statistics offices offer same day service as well. Please click here for locations, contact information and fees for each office.
Please Note: Our office does not currently accept orders over the phone. If you need to order by phone and/or need expedited services reference the table below to choose from one of the local Vital Statistics offices that offers these services.
Phone Number | Price | Phone Fees | Hours | Expedited Shipping | |
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Alliance City (Stark Co) | (330) 821-7373 | $25.00 | $0.00 | 8:30 - 4:30 | No |
Ashtabula City | (440) 992-7123 | $25.00 | $3.00 | 8:00 - 4:30 | Yes |
Auglaize Co | (419) 738-3410 | $22.00 | $7.00 | 8:00 - 4:00 | Yes |
Canton City (Stark Co) | (330) 489-3231 opt. 3 | $25.00 | $0.00 | 8:00 - 4:30 | Yes |
Clinton Co | (937) 382-3829 | $23.00 | $0.00 | 7:30 - 4:30 | No |
Columbiana Co | (330) 424-0272 | $27.00 | $7.00 | 8:00 - 4:00 | Yes |
Delaware Co | (740) 368-1700 | $24.00 | $7.00 | 8:00 - 4:30 | Yes |
Euclid City (Cuyahoga Co) | (216) 289-2843 | $25.00 | $5.00 | 11:00 - 3:00 | Yes |
Fulton Co | (419) 337-0915 | $23.00 | $7.00 | 8:30 - 4:30 | Yes |
Geauga Co | (440) 279-1902 | $23.00 | $7.00 | 8:00 - 4:30 | Yes |
Hamilton City (Butler Co) | (513) 785-7094 | $25.00 | $0.00 | 8:30 - 4:30 | No |
Hamilton Co | (513) 946-7805 | $24.00 | $2.00 | 7:30 - 4:30, except Thursdays 8:30 - 4:30 | No |
Holmes Co | (330) 674-5035 | $27.00 | $1.50 | 8:00 - 4:30 | Yes |
Lake Co | (440) 350-2549 | $21.50 | $1.50 | 8:00 - 4:30, except Wednesdays 8:00 -5:30 | No |
Licking Co | (740) 349-6535 opt. 4 | $25.00 | $0.00 | 8:00 - 5:00 | Yes |
Madison Co | (740) 852-3065 | $25.00 | $0.00 | 8:00 - 4:30 | Yes |
Medina Co | (330) 723-9511 | $24.00 | $1.00 | 8:00 - 4:30 | Yes |
Miami Co | (937) 573-3500 | $24.00 | $0.00 | 8:00 - 3:30 | Yes |
Middletown City (Butler Co) | (513) 425-1818 | $25.00 | $0.00 | 8:00 - 4:00 | Yes |
Montgomery Co | (937) 496-3117 | $22.00 | $7.00 | 8:00 - 4:30 | Yes |
Norwood City (Hamilton Co) | (513) 458-4600 | $25.00 | $0.00 | 8:00 - 4:00 | No |
Parma City (Cuyahoga Co) | (440) 885-8816 | $25.00 | $0.00 | 8:30 - 4:00 | No |
Pickaway Co | (740) 477-9667 | $28.00 | $0.00 | 8:00 - 4:30 | No |
Richland Co | (419) 774-4500 | $25.00 | $1.50 | 8:00 - 4:30, except Fridays 8:00 - 4:00 | Yes |
Salem City (Columbiana Co) | (330) 332-1618 | $27.00 | $7.00 | 9:00 - 4:00 | Yes |
Shelby Co | (937) 498-7249 | $25.00 | $2.50 | 7:30 - 4:00 | No |
Summit Co | (330) 812-3846 | $22.00 | $7.00 | 8:00 - 3:30, Mon & Thurs 8:00 - 4:45 | Yes |
Tuscarawas Co | (330) 343-5555 ext. 125 | $25.00 | $0.00 | 8:00 - 4:00 | No |
Wayne Co | (330) 264-9590 | $25.00 | $7.00 | 8:00 - 4:00 | Yes |
Williams Co | (419) 485-3141 | $25.00 | $7.00 | 8:30 - 5:00 | Yes |
If you need further assistance, please call our Customer Service Line at 614-466-2531