Birth & Death Certificates
****PUBLIC NOTICE****
As of October 1, 2007 Birth & Death Certificates will be $19.00 per certificate
Additional fee for credit card processing
The Bureau of Vital Statistics issues certified copies of vital records for Cuyahoga County except for the following communities:
- Lakewood
- University Heights Garfield
- Rocky River
- Shaker Hts.
- East Cleveland
- Bedford
- Euclid
- Parma
Birth Certificates
Order by Internet
Order by Mail
Order by Telephone
Walk-In Service
Death Certificates
Walk-In Service
Order by Internet
Apply via the Internet on a secure server and use your credit card. The following information must be entered to place an Internet order:
- Full name as listed on the birth certificate
- Sex (male or female)
- Date of birth
- Mother's maiden name (her name prior to first marriage)
- Father's full name (if available)
- Hospital
- City of Birth
- Credit card # (Mastercard, Visa, American Express, and Discover)
- Expiration date of the credit card
- Daytime telephone number
- Number of copies you want to order
- Credit Card service cost in addition to $19.00
To apply online please click VitalChek.com
Order by Mail
You may either, complete and mail the Application for a Certified Copy of Birth Record or send a letter stating the following information:
- Full name as listed on the birth certificate
- Date of birth
- Mother's name and maiden name (her name prior to first marriage)
- Father's full name (if available)
- Hospital Name
Check or money order payable to the City of Cleveland; the cost is $19 per certificate.
Mail to:
Office of Vital Records
601 Lakeside Ave.
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Please allow two to four weeks to receive your certificate(s).
Order by Telephone
Call VitalChek at (866) 691-1914 and use your credit card. Be ready to provide the following information to place your order:
- Full name as listed on the birth certificate
- Date of birth
- Mother's name and maiden name (her name prior to first marriage)
- Father's full name (if available)
- Hospital Name
- Name of credit card holder
- Credit card # (MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and Discover)
- Expiration date of the credit card
- Daytime telephone number
- Home telephone number
- Number of copies you want to order
- Address to where the birth certificate will be sent
When applying by telephone you must have a credit card in your name available.
The cost is $19.00 per certified copy plus an additional credit card fee.
Walk-In Service
We are located at:
601 Lakeside Ave.
(Cleveland City Hall) Room 122
Our hours are: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Please complete the Application for a Certified Copy of Birth Record or be prepared to provide us with the following information:
- Full name as listed on the birth certificate
- Date of birth
- Mother's name and maiden name (her name prior to first marriage)
- Father's full name (if available)
- Hospital Name
The cost is $19.00 for each certified copy. You may pay the cashiers using cash, check or a money order
(Must have an Ohio personal check and Ohio driver's license).
How Do You Order a Certified Copy of a Death Certificate?
Walk-in Service
We are located at:
601 Lakeside Ave.
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Our hours are:
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
What information should you be prepared to provide?
- Full name as listed on the certificate
- Date of death
- Place of death
The cost is $19.00 for each certified copy. You may pay by using cash, check or a money order.
(Must have an Ohio personal check and Ohio driver's license)