Columbus Public Health for Franklin County deaths. ODH is slower statewide mail at $21.50. Do not confuse Franklin County, Ohio with Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
Who may request
Ohio treats death records as public. Confirm any extra rules on columbus.gov before you mail.
What to bring
Confirm the current ID list on the Columbus Public Health certificate page.
Where to write or visit
240 Parsons Ave., Columbus, OH 43215. This office issues Franklin County deaths from 1908 to present and Ohio deaths from 1971 to present. Ohio Department of Health is the statewide mail option.
Notes from the desk
$25 per certified copy on the Columbus page this check. Online orders add a $9.95 fee. ODH lists $21.50. This desk takes no cut.