How to Get a Death Certificate in Indiana
Find state specific ordering options, fees and requirements.
For a death that occurred in Indiana, request certified copies through the official Indiana vital records office—by mail, in person, or online when offered. Prepare the application, payment, and any required identification. Access to newer records may be restricted; confirm eligibility on the state site.
Indiana Death Certificate Fees
Costs from the Indiana Department of Health, Vital Records.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| First certified copy (published fee) | $8.00 |
County fees may differ. State fee $8 plus $4 additional copies; vendor and UPS fees separate.
How to order an Indiana death certificate
Use the official online ordering route when available. VitalChek online or phone; state mail; local health department in-person. No state-office walk-in service. Order Online.
Visit the local or state vital records office listed on the official site. Where to Order in Person.
Mail a completed application, acceptable ID, and payment to the address on the official application. How to Order by Mail.
Who can request a copy?
- Qualified applicants with direct interest, documented financial/legal interest or immediate kinship under IDOH rules.
Access restrictions
Access is limited to qualified applicants; a relationship alone may need supporting evidence.
What to prepare before ordering
Person and record details
- Completed application or permitted written request; deceased person’s identifying details; applicant contact details; fee; ID and entitlement evidence described above. Use the current official form.
Identification
Current valid ID and documentation establishing the qualifying relationship or interest.
Processing times
State death-certificate processing is listed as 60 days; subject to case-specific delays.
How many certified copies might families need?
Many families order 10–15 certified copies because banks, insurers, retirement plans, and government offices often require an original certified copy rather than a photocopy. Ordering several at once is usually less expensive than reordering later.
Indiana Death Certificate FAQs
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Official Sources
Indiana Department of Health, Vital Records
Official Indiana Death Certificate Requirements and Ordering Instructions
Fees, eligibility, and ordering requirements may change. Confirm current details with the issuing agency before submitting your request.
Memoria Sky provides educational information and does not issue death certificates.