How to request a certified copy of a death certificate

Certified copies of death records are $19.00 and may be obtained in person, by mail or online (additional fee for this service). **As of October 16, 2009, Ohio Department of Health has instituted a mandatory fee increase. Birth records will be $24 as of this date**

By Mail
Send the following items to the Hamilton County Public Health, 250 William Howard Taft Road, 2nd Floor, Cincinnati, Ohio 45219: 

1. Completed application (see Dowload at right). 
2. Check or money order (no cash) payable to the Hamilton County Public Health. Certified copies of death records are $19.00 each.  *$24 as of October 16*
3. Self-addressed, stamped, business sized return envelope.

In Person
Bring the following items to the Hamilton County Public Health (directions): 

1. Payment - certified copies of death records are $19.00 each. *$24 as of October 16* Cash, checks and money orders are accepted at the walk-up counter. 

Online
Request a copy of a certified death record online using VitalChek. There is an additional fee to use this service, but you can choose to receive your certificate in as few as 2-3 business days.

Veteran's Death Certificates

The family of a veteran is entitled to one free copy of that veteran's death certificate. This certificate is marked "For Government Use" and can only be used to process veteran affairs. A VA application must be submitted by either the funeral home or the Veteran's Administration office. For more information, please call (513) 946-7805.

Certificate Corrections

Once a death/birth record is filed, an affidavit is required to change or correct any information on the certificate. The original document will not change - the attached affidavit will indicate the change/correction. An individual must go through Hamilton County Probate Court to make the change or correction to the original record.