After a loved one passes away, obtaining a death certificate is one of the most important steps that needs to be taken. This document is crucial for arranging the funeral, carrying out organ donation, executing the will, and other such actions.
The process of obtaining a death certificate varies from state to state and even from county to county. To make the process easier, we have compiled the information you need to obtain a death certificate based on your location.
If your loved one passed away in Indiana, you may order their death certificate online, by mail, by phone, or in person. Details for obtaining a death certificate in these different ways are below:
1. Online
Request a death certificate online by visiting VitalChek or the Indiana State Department of Health. Both systems will charge fees payable by debit/credit card.
2. By Mail
Request a death certificate by sending a completed application found on this site to the address below. Each application will require applicable fees and identification requirements.
Indiana State Department of Health
Vital Records Division
2 North Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN, 46204
3. By Phone
To order a birth or death certificate by phone and pay with a credit card, call (866) 601-0891. This number is open 24 hours and 7 days a week.
4. In person
To order a death certificate in person, visit the Local Health Department where the death occurred. Locations are available here. Make sure to bring an accepted form of identification and a payment method, both outlined here.
