Health Department Menu

Birth Certificates

 

Ohio Birth Certificates Only

 

Official Notice: Unauthorized Third-Party Vendors​

The Cincinnati Health Department and Cincinnati Vital Records only partners with VitalChek. We do not authorize or partner with any other outside companies to process birth or death certificate orders. The only expedited services are available through VitalChek. To ensure your personal information remains secure and your request is processed, please use only the verified methods that we have provided to avoid excessive fees and significant delays. Currently Ohio is an open state, and no identification is required to obtain a death certification. 

 

Price
  • Birth Certificates are $22 per copy.
  • Non-refundable $3 search fee for certificates not found.
  • Birth certificates are available from 1909 to present.

 

We require the following information to complete your order:
  • Full name as listed on the birth certificate.
  • Date of birth.
  • Mother's name and maiden name (mother's name prior to first marriage).

 

Order Birth Certificate Online Here.

Additional credit card fees apply.

 

Order Birth Certificates by Phone: 1-866-550-1853.
For expedited order placement and processing, please visit VitalChek
Additional fees apply. ​
 
Locations

1525 Elm Street, first floor
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

  • Hours of operation: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-3:45 p.m. (On the first Tuesday of the month, 10:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m.)
  • Certificates not picked up by 3:45 p.m. will be placed in the mail. 
  • We are not responsible for any postal delays, nor will a certificate be replaced if lost/stolen/damaged during the delivery process. 
  • Certificates mailed can take up to 20 business days for delivery. 

University Hospital
234 Goodman Street (under cafeteria steps)
Cincinnati, Ohio 45219

  • Hours of operation: Sunday-Saturday, 6 a.m.-9 p.m.
  • Certificates ordered from this location will be mailed. 
  • We are not responsible for any postal delays, nor will a certificate be replaced if lost/stolen/damaged during the delivery process. 
  • Certificates mailed can take up to 20 business days for delivery. 

 

Order Birth Certificate by Mail - Paper Application Here.