State vital records · IDOH - Division of Vital Records

Indiana Vital Records

Get a birth, death, or marriage certificate in Indiana — official fees, processing times, ID requirements, and every local vital records office by county and city.

Indiana · 172 offices

172
Offices listed
97
Counties covered
$10.00
Birth cert. fee
12–16 weeks
Avg. processing

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
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
Application form (Form 49607)

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
Application form (Form 49606)

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
Application form (Form 54764)

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Find a vital records office in Indiana

Most Indiana birth and death records are requested at the county level. Browse by office type, popular city, or county.

All counties (97)

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.

Indiana vital records FAQs

How much does a Indiana birth certificate cost?

The fee is $10.

How long does a Indiana birth certificate take?

Standard Form: 2-3 Weeks Long form: 6-8 Weeks

How much does a Indiana death certificate cost?

The fee is $8.

How long does a Indiana death certificate take?

Delaw

How much does a Indiana marriage certificate cost?

The fee is $8.

How long does a Indiana marriage certificate take?

10-15 business days

Where do I get a birth certificate in Indiana?

Indiana birth and death records are requested at the county level or from the state vital records office. Browse the 172 offices listed on this page by county or city, or order online through our partner to skip the in-person visit.

Can I order a Indiana birth certificate online?

Yes. You can prepare and submit your application online through our partner, Vital Records Online, and skip the in-person visit.

Public records: Access to Public Records Act (APRA). Information is provided as guidance and may change — verify with the state office before applying.