Death Certificates
Cincinnati Death Certificates Only
- The City of Cincinnati issues Death Certificates only for deaths that occur within City of Cincinnati corporate limits.
- Deceased's Social Security Number (SSN): For the first five years after a decedent’s death, a decedent’s SSN will not be included on a certified copy of the decedent’s death certificate unless that information is specifically requested to be on the certified copy by an authorized individual who presents proof satisfactory to the local registrar of the person’s identity. Please see ORC 3705.23 (Section 5) for a list of authorized individuals.
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Customers requiring the full Death Certificate will need to submit proper documentation and identification online or through a mail order.
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Death Certificates purchased at the main office at 1525 Elm Street during regular business hours can be picked up the same day
We require the following information to complete your order:
- Full name as listed on the death certificate.
- Date of death (Month/Date/Year).
Price
- Death Certificates are $27 per copy.
- Non-refundable $3 search fee for certificates not found.
Order Death Certificate Online Here.
Additional credit card fees apply.
Order Death Certificates by Phone: 1-866-550-1853.
For expedited order placement and processing, please visit VitalChek
Additional fees apply.
Location
1525 Elm Street, first floor
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
- Hours of operation: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-3:45 p.m. (On the first Tuesday of the month, 10:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m.)
- Certificates not picked up by 3:45 p.m. will be placed in the mail.
- We are not responsible for any postal delays, nor will a certificate be replaced if lost/stolen/damaged during the delivery process.
- Certificates mailed can take up to 20 business days for delivery.
Order Death Certificate by Mail - Paper Application Here.