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Summit County, Ohio Birth Certificate & Vital Records
Where to get a birth, death, or marriage certificate in Summit County, Ohio: 2 offices with addresses, hours, and fees — or order online and skip the visit.
- 2
- Offices
- Ohio
- State
- $21.50
- Birth cert. fee
- 4–6 weeks
- Avg. processing
How to get a Summit County birth certificate
Summit County birth and death records are issued under Ohio state rules, through the county clerk or health department. You can request a certificate three ways:
- Online — fastest. Prepare your application through our partner Vital Records Online ↗.
- In person — at a Summit County office listed below.
- By mail — to the Ohio state vital records office.
- Fee
- $21.50
- Processing
- Mail-in requests: 4-6 weeks Online orders: Within 5 days
- Who can request
- Not Restricted
- ID required
- Driver's License, Major Credit Card with Photo, State ID
Offices in Summit County
Cities in Summit County
Nearby counties
Understanding your record
- What the file number on a birth certificate means ↗
- Long-form vs. short-form birth certificate ↗
- Do birth certificates expire? ↗
- How to get a marriage certificate ↗
Guides by our partner, Vital Records Online.
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