What does a certified death certificate usually cost in Ohio?

$21.50 per copy. Last checked 2026-08-29. Confirm the current fee on the official office site before you pay.

Where do I order a death certificate if the death was in Ohio?

Ohio Vital Statistics. The funeral home often files with the local registrar. Ask them which health district. Official office: https://odh.ohio.gov/know-our-programs/vital-statistics.

Ten Copies

Directory/OH

Ohio

Ohio Vital Statistics

Usual fee: $21.50 per copy
How to order: County or state

Official office

Who may request

Immediate family or a legal representative.

Timing

Local health districts issue Ohio deaths and are the right first stop.

Notes from the desk

The funeral home often files with the local registrar. Ask them which health district.

Confirm fees on the official site

Last checked August 29, 2026

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