OHIO BIRTH CERTIFICATE
Which Method Should You Choose?
Two Ways to Get a Birth Certificate in Ohio
The Old-Fashioned Way:
Here’s how to obtain certified copies of Ohio birth certificates by mail. First, download and fill out the application from the Ohio Department of Health's Bureau of Vital Statistics website.
You must include all applicable fees with your order. A birth certificate in Ohio costs $21.50 per certified copy. To apply for birth records, send a check or money order (U.S. only) payable to “Treasurer, State of Ohio.” Cash is not accepted. Ohio is considered an "open record" state, which means that copies of birth certificates are available to anyone who requests them and pays the applicable fee.
All of the above-mentioned materials should be mailed to:
Ohio Department of Health
Vital Statistics
P.O. Box 15098
Columbus, OH 43215-0098
Ohio birth certificates are available as far back as December 20, 1908. A refund will be issued if no birth certificate can be found. Requests for vital records in Ohio usually take 3-6 weeks for processing.
The New Way:
Keep in mind, however, that there is another way to order a birth certificate in Ohio. When you need an Ohio birth certificate replacement, you can turn to our site—we have the fastest online procedure for obtaining these important documents. In only five minutes, you can fill out our encrypted online form and kickstart the process. Better still, we leverage our relationships with processing agencies to ensure that you’ll get your birth certificates ASAP. There’s no paperwork involved, no need to get in the car and make the trip to the office in person—we know all about how to get a birth certificate in Ohio, and we’ll take care of things for you. We’ll also stay in communication with you at every stage, until you receive your birth certificates from the Ohio Department of Health. Fast turnaround and excellent customer service make it easy to order online with FastBirthCertificates.com!
The Old-Fashioned Way:
Here’s how to obtain certified copies of Ohio birth certificates by mail. First, download and fill out the application from the Ohio Department of Health's Bureau of Vital Statistics website.
You must include all applicable fees with your order. A birth certificate in Ohio costs $21.50 per certified copy. To apply for birth records, send a check or money order (U.S. only) payable to “Treasurer, State of Ohio.” Cash is not accepted. Ohio is considered an "open record" state, which means that copies of birth certificates are available to anyone who requests them and pays the applicable fee.
All of the above-mentioned materials should be mailed to:
Ohio Department of Health
Vital Statistics
P.O. Box 15098
Columbus, OH 43215-0098
Ohio birth certificates are available as far back as December 20, 1908. A refund will be issued if no birth certificate can be found. Requests for vital records in Ohio usually take 3-6 weeks for processing.
The New Way:
Keep in mind, however, that there is another way to order a birth certificate in Ohio. When you need an Ohio birth certificate replacement, you can turn to our site—we have the fastest online procedure for obtaining these important documents. In only five minutes, you can fill out our encrypted online form and kickstart the process. Better still, we leverage our relationships with processing agencies to ensure that you’ll get your birth certificates ASAP. There’s no paperwork involved, no need to get in the car and make the trip to the office in person—we know all about how to get a birth certificate in Ohio, and we’ll take care of things for you. We’ll also stay in communication with you at every stage, until you receive your birth certificates from the Ohio Department of Health. Fast turnaround and excellent customer service make it easy to order online with FastBirthCertificates.com!
What You'll Need
Ohio does not have any additional documentation requirements. We will contact you if we need any information.
How Much Will It Cost?
Ohio Government Standard Processing
Streamlined Ohio Processing with FastBirthCertificates.com
- State tax may be applied where applicable
- We offer free standard shipping or trackable UPS Overnight shipping for an additional $20.00 (overnight shipping takes place after the estimated processing time listed above is complete)
- State/Government Fee = $35.00
Streamlined Ohio Processing with FastBirthCertificates.com
- Immediate Processing Option
- $35.00 (state/government fee) + $99.95 = $134.95
- 4 to 6 business day estimated processing
- Expedited Processing Option
- $35.00 (state/government fee) + $69.95 = $104.95
- 15 to 20 business day estimated processing
- Standard Processing Option
- $35.00 (state/government fee) + $39.95 = $74.95
- 20 to 30 business day estimated processing
- State tax may be applied where applicable
- We offer free standard shipping or trackable UPS Overnight shipping for an additional $20.00 (overnight shipping takes place after the estimated processing time listed above is complete)