Where To Get Copies Of Birth
And Death Certificates In
Indiana

Certified copies of birth and death certificates are available from the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) or available from the local health department in the county where the event occurred. All requests require proper identification.

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.

Individuals seeking birth and death certificates can apply in person at the State Vital Records Office from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., weekdays.  The office is located at 6 Washington Street in downtown Indianapolis.

The Indiana State Department of Health can provide a copy of a birth certificate for births in the State of Indiana EXCEPT for births that occurred before October 1907. If birth occurred before this date, contact the health officer in the county where the birth occurred. A $10.00 non-refundable search fee is required before a search can be made, and includes one (1) certified copy if found. There is a $4.00 charge for each additional copy of same record issued at the same time.

OBTAINING A BIRTH CERTIFICATE USING A CREDIT CARD

To obtain a birth certificate using a major credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover), call 1.866.601.0891, or click here to apply online. You will be asked for the following information:

• Credit card name, number and expiration date
• Full name at birth
• Date of birth
• Place of birth, including (Hospital, City, County and State)
• Full name of father
• Full name of mother including mother's maiden name
• Purpose for which record is to be used
• Relationship to the person whose record is requested
• Total Certificates requested and sizes
• Daytime phone number and address where to send the birth certificate

Please ask about turnaround time and possible expediting fee at each location.

Vital Records Department
Indiana State Department of Health
6 West Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 233-2700