Birth and Death Records

Birth and Death Records

Vital Statistics will be closed on Wednesday, May 11, 2022.  We will reopen  on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at 8:00 a.m.

Vital Statistics including Death Registration will be closed on Wednesday, May 11, 2022.  We will not be approving any permits during this time.  Please plan ahead and request any permits needed from a Sub Registrar. We will reopen on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at 8:00 a.m.

    Applications can be submitted online, walk-in, by phone or by mail.

    www.vitalchek.com

    1-877-648-0605

    Contact
    (614) 645-7331

    [email protected]

    Getting a Birth or Death Certificate

    Birth Certificates 

    • The office only issues certificates for births that occurred in Ohio from 1908 – present. 
    • For birth records in Ohio from 1867 – December 20, 1908, please contact the  probate court for the county  that the birth occurred.  
    • Information related to births prior to 1908 is not available within the State of Ohio records system.
    • For births outside the State of Ohio, please contact the state in which the event occurred. Find locations outside Ohio. 

    New Birth Certificates 

    • Certificates for new births typically takes 8 – 10 weeks to become available. While CPH Office of Vital Statistics strives to provide this service as quickly as possible, the information must first be received from the birthing hospital (or center) and uploaded into State of Ohio records system.
    • The Office of Vital Statistics processes orders within 7-10 business days generally once the information is available.
    • If a certificate is not available at the time of your application, the certificate will be mailed via U.S. Postal Service upon coming available.

    Death Certificates 

    • This office only issues certificates for deaths that occurred in Franklin County, Ohio from 1908 – present.
    • For death records in Ohio from 1867 – December 20, 1908, please contact the  probate court for the county  that the death occurred.  
    • Information related to deaths prior to 1908 is not available within the State of Ohio records system.
    • For deaths outside the State of Ohio, please contact the state in which the event occurred.  See locations in other states. 
    • For deaths occurring outside Franklin County, but within Ohio, contact the  county's office of vital statistics where the death occurred or Ohio Department of Health.   

    Cost

    • Certified copies of birth or death certificates are issued at a fee of $25.00 per certificate. Only certified copies are available. 
    • When ordering online, an added fee of $9.95 applies. See Order Online for more information.  

    Application Forms 

    Options to Obtain Your Certificate