Getting a Death Certificate in Ohio

Obtaining certified death certificate copies in Ohio requires submitting a request to the Ohio Department of Health - Bureau of Vital Statistics. The official fee is $25 per certified copy, with standard processing taking 3-5 weeks. Our service handles this entire process on your behalf for a flat $45 per copy fee, which includes the official state fees.

Step-by-Step Process

Determine eligibility: In Ohio, only authorized persons may request death certificates. See the "Who Can Request" section below.
Gather required documents: You will need to provide specific documentation with your request. See the "Required Documents" section below.
Submit your request: Requests can be submitted to the Ohio Department of Health - Bureau of Vital Statistics by mail, or in person at the state office by appointment.
Pay the official fees: The official fee is $25 per certified copy. Payment methods accepted by the vital records office include check or money order payable to the state health department.
Receive your copies: Certified copies are mailed to your address after processing. Standard processing takes 3-5 weeks; expedited processing available in approximately 1-2 weeks for an additional $25 fee.

Required Documents

Completed application
Government-issued ID
Proof of relationship
Payment

Who Can Request a Ohio Death Certificate

Ohio restricts access to death certificates to authorized individuals. Eligible requestors include:

Spouse
Parent
Child (18+)
Sibling
Grandparent
Grandchild
Attorney
Funeral director

Ohio Vital Records Office Contact

Ohio Department of Health - Bureau of Vital Statistics

Address: 246 N High Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 466-2531
Website: Official Website
Cost: $25 per certified copy
Processing Time: 3-5 weeks (standard)

Counties in Ohio

Death certificates in Ohio can be requested for deaths that occurred in any of the state's 88 counties.

Show all 88 Ohio counties

Adams
Allen
Ashland
Ashtabula
Athens
Auglaize
Belmont
Brown
Butler
Carroll
Champaign
Clark
Clermont
Clinton
Columbiana
Coshocton
Crawford
Cuyahoga
Darke
Defiance
Delaware
Erie
Fairfield
Fayette
Franklin
Fulton
Gallia
Geauga
Greene
Guernsey
Hamilton
Hancock
Hardin
Harrison
Henry
Highland
Hocking
Holmes
Huron
Jackson
Jefferson
Knox
Lake
Lawrence
Licking
Logan
Lorain
Lucas
Madison
Mahoning
Marion
Medina
Meigs
Mercer
Miami
Monroe
Montgomery
Morgan
Morrow
Muskingum
Noble
Ottawa
Paulding
Perry
Pickaway
Pike
Portage
Preble
Putnam
Richland
Ross
Sandusky
Scioto
Seneca
Shelby
Stark
Summit
Trumbull
Tuscarawas
Union
Van Wert
Vinton
Warren
Washington
Wayne
Williams
Wood
Wyandot

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Frequently Asked Questions - Ohio

The official government fee in Ohio is $25 per certified copy. Through our service, you pay $45 per copy which includes the official state fee and our preparation and delivery service.

Standard processing in Ohio takes 3-5 weeks from the date your application is received by the vital records office. Expedited processing is available in Ohio for an additional $25 flat fee, with processing in approximately 1-2 weeks.

Most requests in Ohio go through the state vital records office at Ohio Department of Health - Bureau of Vital Statistics. Some counties may have local options - contact us or check the county health department website.

Death certificates are issued by the vital records office for the state where the death occurred, not where the person lived. If the death occurred in Ohio, you request it from Ohio vital records regardless of where the deceased resided.

Ohio Death Certificate - How to Get Certified Copies