Frequently Asked Questions

If the birth or death occurred in Grant County, you can come into our office and obtain the certificate immediately, or you can send a request for one through the mail.

To send a request for a birth certificate through the mail:

• Birth Certificate Application - print it out to mail in.

Or

• You can write a letter in which you will need to provide the following information; full birth name, date of birth, full name of father, full maiden name of mother, your legal address, and daytime telephone number.

NOTE: Birth records are issued to the individual named in the record and/or their parent, guardian, grandparent, brother, sister, spouse, or child who is over 18 years of age.

Mail the Request

Grant County Health Department
401 S. Adams St
Marion, IN 46953

Requests received through the mail are processed and mailed within 2 business days.

Whether you fill out an application or mail in a letter, you will also need to send a photocopy of your driver's license or state-issued identification card, a stamped self-addressed return envelope, and a money order. The fee for a certified birth certificate is $15.00 per copy. Please note that we do not accept personal checks.

To send a request for a death certificate through the mail:

• Death Certificate Application - print it out to mail in.

Or

• You will need to provide the name of the decedent, your relationship to the decedent, the approximate date of death, a photocopy of your driver's license or state issued identification card, a stamped, self-addressed return envelope, and a money order. The fee for a certified death certificate is $15.00 per copy. Please note that we do not accept personal checks.

Mail the Request

Grant County Health Department
401 S. Adams St
Marion, IN 46953

Requests received through the mail are processed and mailed within 2 business days.

If the birth or death occurred in another state or county, check out CDC Website which will provide you with the necessary information.

You can send photocopies of 2 of the following documents (items MUST contain the signature of the applicant):

• Employment, Military, D.O.C., or School ID
• Credit, Bank, or Discount Club Card
• Marriage License Application
• Previous year's tax return
• Public Aid, Food Stamp,s or WIC program Identification
• Library Card
• Hunting, Fishing, or Professional License
• Voter Registration card

Or an immediate family member (mother, father, brother, sister, grandparent, or spouse) can obtain the birth certificate for you using their identification.

If the birth of the child occurred in Grant County and there is currently no father listed on the birth record, the mother and the biological father need to contact our office to schedule an appointment. We can then produce, process, and file a Paternity Affidavit which will add the father's name to the birth certificate. Both parents are required to appear in person and must have their state ID and Social Security Card with them at that time.

If the parents are married, we will also need a copy of the marriage license.

There is a $55.00 fee for this service.

The Marion Public Library has birth & death records on microfilm prior to 1979.

You can write them at:

Marion Public Library
ATTN: Indiana Room
600 S. Washington St.
Marion, IN, 46953

Anything after 1979 would be available through our office.