State vital records · IDOH - Division of Vital Records
Indiana Vital Records Requirements
Fees, processing times, required documents, and who can request birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates in Indiana — in one place.
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At a glance
Indiana Department of Health - Division of Vital Records (IDOH - Division of Vital Records)
- Address
- 2 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46204
- Mailing
- Indiana Department of Health - Division of Vital Records 2 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46204
- Phone
- (317) 233-2700
- Website
- Official site ↗
- Hours
- In-person service not available
Indiana Birth Certificate
- Fee
- $10
- Additional copy
- $4
- Rush fee
- Expedited processing not available, expedited delivery shipping is, but the fee is not specified - "Please call agency for current express delivery rate”
- Processing time
- Standard Form: 2-3 Weeks Long form: 6-8 Weeks
- Rush processing
- Processing time is the same, delivery is expedited
- Public after
- 75 years
Who can request
- Attorneys
- Aunts/Uncles
- Children
- Genealogists
- Grandchildren
- Grandparents
- Legal Guardian
- Parents
- Person on Record
- Siblings
- Social Agency
- Spouse
- State and Federal Agencies
- Step-Parents
Required information
- Date of Birth
- Daytime Phone Number
- Full Name at Birth
- Full Name of Person of Record
- Hospital of Birth
- Mailing Address
- Parents Names
- Place of Birth
- Purpose for the Certificate
- Your Name
- Your Relationship to the Person of Record
- Your Signature
Accepted ID
- Driver's License
- Green Mexico Consular ID
- Passport
- State ID
- US Military ID
- Veteran ID
Secondary ID
- Baptismal Certificate
- College ID
- Corrections ID
- Letter from Clergy
- Military Discharge
- Rental Agreement
- School Records
- Social Security Card
- US Marriage Certificate
- Vehicle Registration
- Voter Registration Card
- Warranty Deed
- Work ID
Indiana Death Certificate
- Fee
- $8
- Additional copy
- $4
- Rush fee
- Expedited processing not available, expedited delivery shipping is, but the fee is not specified - "Additional fee required; please call agency for current rate”
- Processing time
- Delaw
- Rush processing
- Processing time is the same, delivery is expedited
- Public after
- 75 years
Who can request
- Aunts/Uncles
- Children
- Funeral Director
- Genealogists
- Grandchildren
- Grandparents
- Nephew/Niece
- Other Person of Interest
- Parents
- Siblings
- Spouse
Required information
- Date of Birth
- Date of Death
- Daytime Phone Number
- Full Name of Person of Record
- Mailing Address
- Parents Names
- Place of Death
- Purpose for the Certificate
- Your Name
- Your Relationship to the Person of Record
- Your Signature
Accepted ID
- Driver's License
- Green Mexico Consular ID
- Passport
- State ID
- US Military ID
- Veteran ID
Secondary ID
- Baptismal Certificate
- College ID
- Corrections ID
- Letter from Clergy
- Military Discharge
- Rental Agreement
- School Records
- Social Security Card
- US Marriage Certificate
- Vehicle Registration
- Voter Registration Card
- Warranty Deed
- Work ID
Indiana Marriage Certificate
- Fee
- $8
- Additional copy
- $8
- Rush fee
- NA
- Processing time
- 10-15 business days
- Rush processing
- NA
Who can request
- Other Person of Interest
- Person on Record
Required information
- Bride Name
- Bride's Date of Birth
- Bride's Name Before Marriage
- Date of Marriage
- Daytime Phone Number
- Groom Name
- Groom's Date of Birth
- Mailing Address
- Place of Marriage
- Your Relationship to the Person of Record
- Your Signature
Accepted ID
- Driver's License
- Green Mexico Consular ID
- Passport
- State ID
- US Military ID
- Veteran ID
Secondary ID
- Baptismal Certificate
- College ID
- Corrections ID
- Letter from Clergy
- Military Discharge
- Rental Agreement
- School Records
- Social Security Card
- US Marriage Certificate
- Vehicle Registration
- Voter Registration Card
- Warranty Deed
- Work ID
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Order online ↗Get a birth certificate by Indiana county
Most Indiana birth and death records are requested at the county level. Choose your county for local offices, fees, and how to order.
- Marion County birth certificate2
- Lake County birth certificate1
- Allen County birth certificate1
- Hamilton County birth certificate2
- St. Joseph County birth certificate2
- Elkhart County birth certificate2
- Tippecanoe County birth certificate2
- Hendricks County birth certificate1
- Vanderburgh County birth certificate1
- Porter County birth certificate2
- Johnson County birth certificate2
- Monroe County birth certificate2
Apostille & authentication
- Office
- Secretary of State
- Phone
- (317) 234-9768
- Mailing
- Secretary of State Business Services Division 302 West Washington Street, Room E018 Indianapolis, IN 46204
- Walk-in
- 302 W. Washington Street, Room E-018 Indianapolis, IN 46204
- Details
- Completed Authentication Request Form. Be sure to provide the name of the country to which the documents will be sent. Original or certified copy of the document(s) that you wish to have authenticated. Pay the filing fee by credit, debit, check or order money.
Public records: Access to Public Records Act (APRA). Information is provided as guidance and may change — verify with the state office before applying.