Cincinnati Health Department
Vital Records Main Office 1525 Elm Street, fourth floor, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45202-6995
Contact & location
- Address
- Vital Records Main Office 1525 Elm Street, fourth floor, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45202-6995
- Mail-in address
- Office of Vital Records and Statistics1525 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45202-6995
- Records for
- Hamilton County, Ohio
- Phone
- 513-352-3120
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Ohio state records
Hamilton County follows Ohio’s fees, eligibility rules and processing times. Compare the statewide baseline below before choosing where to go.
- $21.50
- Ohio birth certificate fee
- 4–6 weeks
- Statewide processing
- 11,883,304
- Ohio population
This office charges $22.00 — $0.50 more than the Ohio fee.
See full Ohio requirements, IDs & fees →Office hours
| Monday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Thursday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Friday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Certificates, fees & processing
| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $22.00 | 4–6 weeksOhio estimate |
| Death Certificate | $27.00 | 4–6 weeksOhio estimate |
Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.
The Cincinnati Health Department’s office or registry of vital records, offers a wide range of crucial services. These offices play a vital role in the protection and provision of essential documents such as birth certificates, death certificates . In addition to maintaining these primary records, they are responsible for managing and issuing copies of birth, marriage, and death records that occurred within the Township of Cincinnati. Alongside record maintenance, this office provides valuable services like issuing certified copies of documents, overseeing the registration of domestic partnerships, and offering assistance to rectify any errors detected in vital records. Through these comprehensive services, the vital records office ensures the accuracy, accessibility, and integrity of vital records for the benefit of the community.
Reviews
★★★★★3.2 (44)- ★★★★★Christy HowardGoogle
It's a very simple process. I have had to do it several times. I fill out my stuff on the kiosk and then I receive my birth certificate at the desk very simple and fast. No more than 15 minutes, even with a crowd
- ★★★★★Danielle B.Google
I had to get a birth certificate for my son who was born at home, and I'd been having a terrible time with many roadblocks for the past month from various health institutions. At the vital records dept, the security guard /concierge/ escort and the woman in the private room who deals with all the paperwork helped to make this happen. The concierge (?? not really sure what his job title is) was so kind to me that he even put extra coins in my parking meter so that it didn't expire while I was waiting. He escorted me to/from the entrance I parked by. The woman who helped me get the birth certificate really worked hard to make this happen. Some of my paperwork wasn't completely right on a small technicality, so it wasn't going to happen but they made it happen. It's nice to see that city government agencies can actually provide great service at times, when typically at other agencies the experience has not been this good for me. These people truly saved my a** as I really really needed that birth certificate. Thank you to Cincinnati Vital Records! I hope that other people will also receive service that is this good.
- ★★★★★Donald SheetsGoogle
I ordered two birth certificates on June 26, 2024, using the website, and was immediately charged $45.95. It is now August 19, 2024, and they still have not arrived in the mail. I also tried to call, listened to the telephone tree two times, and could not figure out how to actually talk with someone. There is always the possibility I made an error. However, I will never know unless I can actually make human contact. I will give it one more week, and since I used a credit card, I should be able to dispute the charge. This does not speak well about city government. However, here in Oregon, we have the same challenges.
- ★★★★★Connie McNallyGoogle
Ordered my birth certificate and got a email confirming it's ready and will be mailed to me. I moved out of state, it's been over a month and no birth certificate. Cannot get a human on the phone. They should not have mail option if they do not mail it.
- ★★★★★aspenGoogle
Obviously the services they provide gets done, however the workers behind the counter are beyond rude. We went to receive a client’s birth certificate due to the client losing track of it. Fine. We walk in to do so and they are short, acting as if us asking questions is a bother, snapping at my client, etc. Beyond insane for a public facility.