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Indiana vital records

The Indiana Department of Health, Division of Vital Records is the vital records office for Indiana.1 It issues certified birth certificates, death certificates and marriage certificates12. It does not issue divorce records; this page shows who does.3 Local offices also issue certified copies.4

Last checked against official sources.

On this page
  1. Records and where to get them
  2. Local offices
  3. Access rules and the law
  4. The state office
  5. Questions people ask
  6. Sources

Current notices from the office

  • Faster service through the local health department; no walk-in at IDOH4

Records and where to get them

RecordWho issues itYears heldFirst copyShortest published time
Birth certificateIndiana Department of Health, Division of Vital Records, and local health departments5October 1907 to today1$104–
Death certificateIndiana Department of Health, Division of Vital Records, and local health departments5–$84–
Marriage certificateClerk of Court in the county where the marriage was issued; Indiana Department of Health for a Record of Marriage21958 to 20123$46By mail: 10 to 15 business days3
Divorce recordsClerk of the circuit court in the county where the divorce was granted71852 to today8––

Birth certificate

Older records
Local health department in the county of birth1
Ways to order
Online through VitalChek Network, Inc., by mail, at a local office, by phone

How to get an Indiana birth certificate

Death certificate

Older records
Local health department in the county of death1
Ways to order
Online through VitalChek Network, Inc., by mail, at a local office, by phone

How to get an Indiana death certificate

Marriage certificate

Who holds it
The county clerk holds the original; the state holds a Record of Marriage for 1958-20123
Older records
Clerk of Courts in the county where the marriage was filed3
Ways to order
By mail, at a local office

How to get an Indiana marriage certificate

Divorce records

Who holds it
The state office holds no divorce records3
Older records
Before 1852 a divorce could only be granted by act of the legislature8
Ways to order
At a local office

How to get Indiana divorce records

Local offices

Local offices issue certified copies
Yes4
Which offices
County or local health department (birth, death); clerk of the circuit court (marriage, divorce)2
Any office for any county
No: use the office for the place the event happened9

Access rules and the law

Who may get certified copies
Closed: direct interest required11

Laws and rules the office cites

  • IC 16-37-1-10, IC 16-37-1-11, IC 16-37-1-11.5 (fees, relationship, identification)5
  • IC 16-37-1-7 (identification, birth)12
  • 410 IAC 18-4-2 (identification, death)13
  • IC 16-37-1-12 (false application, altering, counterfeiting a birth certificate)12
  • IC 31-11 (marriage)6

The state office

Office
Indiana Department of Health, Division of Vital Records1
Mailing address
Vital Records, Indiana State Department of Health, 2 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204
12
Hours
M-F 8:15am to 4:45pm15

Questions people ask

How much do birth and death certificates cost in Indiana?

A certified birth certificate costs $10 for the first copy and a death certificate $8.4

What is the phone number of the Indiana vital records office?

Indiana Department of Health, Division of Vital Records: (317) 233-2700.14

Where do I get a marriage certificate in Indiana?

Clerk of Court in the county where the marriage was issued; Indiana Department of Health for a Record of Marriage. The county clerk holds the original; the state holds a Record of Marriage for 1958-2012.23

Where do I get divorce records in Indiana?

Clerk of the circuit court in the county where the divorce was granted. The state office holds no divorce records.73

Sources

Every fact on this page comes from these official sources, checked on November 5, 2026. Tap a source number next to a fact to read the exact words.

  1. Vital Records: About Vital RecordsIndiana Department of Health
  2. Vital Records: MarriagesIndiana Department of Health
  3. Marriage Application 10.2018.docxIndiana Department of Healthdated October 1, 2018
  4. Vital Records: Order CertificatesIndiana Department of Health
  5. Vital Records: General FAQsIndiana Department of Health
  6. Indiana Judicial Branch: Apply for a Marriage LicenseIndiana Judicial Branch
  7. Indiana State Library: Genealogy FAQIndiana State Library
  8. Indiana Archives and Records Administration: Census & Vital RecordsIndiana Archives and Records Administration
  9. Vital Records: HomeIndiana Department of Health
  10. Local Health Department Outreach Division: Local Health Department Map and ContactsIndiana Department of Health
  11. Who is Eligible to Obtain a Birth Certificate?Indiana Department of Health
  12. Birth Request 10.2018.docIndiana Department of Healthdated September 1, 2018
  13. Death Request 10.2018.docIndiana Department of Healthdated September 1, 2018
  14. Vital Records: Contact UsIndiana Department of Health
  15. Business Division: AuthenticationsIndiana Secretary of State