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"As of July 1, 2011 The Indiana State Department of Health Vital Records will no longer offer wallet size certificates."

Certified copies of birth and death certificates are available from the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) by mail-in or credit card only or from the local health department in the county where the event occurred on a walk-in basis. All requests require proper identification and proof of relationship to the person whose record is being requested is required. Methods of payment and fees may vary. 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.

"For your convenience, you can process online requests through VitalChek Network, Inc., an independent company that the Indiana Department of Health, Office of Vital Records has partnered with to provide you this service. VitalChek can be reached through their website; or toll free at: 866-601-0891. An additional fee is charged by VitalChek for this service, and all major credit cards are accepted, including American Express®, Discover®, MasterCard® or Visa®."

Apply for a birth or death certificate online.

"As of July 1, 2011 The Indiana State Department of Health Vital Records will no longer offer wallet size certificates"

To apply for a birth or death certificate by phone:

Call 1-866-601-0891 (VitalChek Network).

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 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.)

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