Ohio - How to obtain a Death Certificate

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Procedure

In Person

• Walk-in to the Ohio Department of Health, Office of Vital Statistics in person to receive a copy of your death certificate on that same day.
• The office is located at 225 Neilston Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215.
• Office hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
• If you have questions, call (614) 466-2531 for more information.

By Mail

• Download and completely fill out request form
• Make checks and/or money order payable to "Treasurer, State of Ohio"
• Provide a self-addressed stamped envelope. Print or type your name and address on the envelope using all caps.
• Mail completed request form to:

Bureau of Vital Statistics

Ohio Department of Health

35 East Chestnut Street, 6th Floor

P.O. Box 15098

Columbus, OH 43215-0098

Phone: (614) 466-2531

Apply Online (VitalChek)

• It's the easiest and most efficient method for ordering official death certificates and other vital records because there is less room for error when you enter the information yourself. Our simple forms have built-in editing features to help ensure the accuracy of your order.

Order official, certified death certificates from Ohio Vital Records online quickly and securely

• VitalChek is an official service, authorized by Ohio Vital Records, to securely order certified Ohio vital records, like death certificate records. Other online services may not be authorized by Ohio Vital Records, and may charge additional fees without providing approved services or guaranteeing confidentiality of your data.
• As a government-approved organization for 25 years, VitalChek safely delivers millions of vital records every year and is Americas No.1 resource for ordering certified vital records across the nation. VitalChek makes purchasing your familys most important documents, such as Ohio death certificates, simple, fast and secure:
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Required Documents

• State Issued Driver's license (can be expired)
• United States, or Foreign passports
• Military ID
• Photo-ID cards from a government sponsored program

Office Locations & Contacts

Contact Details

Bureau of Vital Statistics

Ohio Department of Health

35 East Chestnut Street, 6th Floor

P.O. Box 15098

Columbus, OH 43215-0098

Phone: (614) 466-2531

Hours of Operation

Monday through Friday

From 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Certificates may also be obtained from your local county. Use the contact information below to inquire.

Adams County : 110 W. Main St. West Union, Ohio 45693-1347
Phone: 937.544.5547 Website

Allen County : 301 N. Main St. Lima, Ohio 45801-4456
Phone: 419.223.8513 Website

Ashland County : 110 W. 2nd St. Ashland, Ohio 44805-2101
Phone: 419.289.000 Website

Ashtabula County : 25 West Jefferson Street Jefferson, Ohio 44047
Phone: 440.576.3637 Website

Athens County : 15 South Court Street Athens, Ohio 45701
Phone: 740.592.3219 Fax: 740.594.8010 Website

Auglaize County : 201 Willipie St. Wapakoneta, Ohio 45895
Phone: 419.738.3410 Website

Belmont County : 101 Main St. St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950
Phone: 740.699.2139 Website

Brown County : 101 S. Main St. Georgetown, Ohio 45121
Phone: 937.378.3100 Website

Butler County : 101 High St. Hamilton, Ohio 45011-2732
Phone: 513.887.3278 Website

Carroll County : 119 South Lisbon Street Carrollton, Ohio 44615
Phone: 330.627.4886 Website

Champaign County : 200 N. Main Street Urbana, Ohio 43078
Phone: 937.653.2746 Website

Clark County : 101 N. Limestone St. Springfield, Ohio 45502
Phone: 937.328.2458 Website

Clermont County : 4430 State Route 222 Batavia, Ohio 45103
Phone: 513.732.7308 Website

Clinton County : 46 S. South Street Wilmington, Ohio 45177
Phone: 937.382.2103 Website

Columbiana County : 105 S. Market St. Lisbon, Ohio 44432
Phone: 440.424.9511 Website

Coshocton County : 349 1/2 Main Street Coshocton, Ohio 43812
Phone: 740.622.1456 Website

Crawford County : 112 E. Mansfield St. Bucyrus, Ohio 44820
Website

Cuyahoga County : 1219 Ontario St. Cleveland, Ohio 44113-1603
Phone: 216-443-7300 Website

Darke County : 504 South Broadway Greenville, Ohio 45331 Health Department
Phone: 937-548-4196 / Probate Court 937-547-7345 Website

Defiance County : 500 Court St. Defiance, Ohio 43512-2157
Website

Delaware County : 91 N. Sandusky Delaware, Ohio 43015-1703
Website

Erie County : 323 Columbus Ave Sandusky, Ohio 44870
Website

Fairfield County : 224 East Main Street Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Website

Fayette County : 110 East Court Street Washington, Ohio 43160
Website

Franklin County : Franklin County Government Center 373 South High Street, 23rd Floor Columbus, OH 43215
Website

Fulton County : 210 S. Fulton Wauseon, Ohio 43567-1355
Website

Gallia County : 18 Locust St. Gallipolis, Ohio 45631
Website

Geauga County : Chardon, Ohio 44024
Website

Greene County : 45 N. Detroit Street Xenia, Ohio 45385
Website

Guernsey County : 801 E. Wheeling Ave Cambridge, Ohio 43725
Website

Hamilton County : 1000 Main Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Website

Hancock County : 300 S. Main St. Findlay, Ohio 45840
Website

Hardin County : One Courthouse Square Kenton, Ohio 43326
Website

Harrison County : 100 West Market Street Cadiz, Ohio 43907
Website

Henry County : 660 N. Perry St. Napoleon, Ohio 43545
Website

Highland County : 105 N. High Street Hillsboro, Ohio 45133
Website

Hocking County : 1 East Main Street Logan, Ohio 43138
Website

Holmes County : 1 East Jackson Millesburg, Ohio 44654
Website

Huron County : 2 East Main St. Norwalk, Ohio 44857
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Eligibility

Anyone can order copies of Ohio death certificates.

Fees

In person/by mail

Certified copy: $21.50 each

Online (VitalChek)

Certified copy: $21.50 each

Validity

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Processing Time

In Person

Processed same day

Mail

10 to 12 weeks

Instructions

• Ohio Vital Records issues certified copies of Ohio death certificates for events for events that occurred within the State of Ohio.
• Death Certificates are available for events that occurred within the State of Ohio from January 1, 1954 to present.
• Death Certificates from 1908 through 1953 are located at Ohio Historical Society, 1982 Velma Avenue, Columbus, Ohio, 43211.
• You may order the your death certificate either at Bureau of Vital Statistics or County Probate Court where the events that occurred
• You may request your certified death certificate by in person, by mail and/or online (VitalChek)
• You may order copies of Ohio vital records through VitalChek on an expedited basis.
• Check or money order should be made payable to Treasurer, State of Ohio. Personal checks are accepted.
• If you do not know the date or place of event, you may request a search of the State Vital Statistics office files and records. The fee for a search is $3.00 per name for each ten years searched. Payment must be made in advance. After searching is completed you will be informed if the record was located.

Required Information

• Full Name of deceased
• Date of death
• Age at time of death
• Race
• Place of death
• Date of birth
• Applicant's name and address
• Applicant's phone number
• Reason for certificate request
• Your relationship as applicant to the Registrant
• Applicant signature
• Photocopy of Gov Issued ID

Need for the Document

If you want to obtain certified death certificate or if you would like to have an additional copy of certified death certificate you can obtain one with following the procedure given below.