Death

Vital Statistics electronically maintains all birth records filed in Ohio after December 20, 1908.  This Vital Statistics office also maintains copies of death records filed some as early as the 1800’s.  For requests of recent vital events, please note it can take up to three months for a record to be registered.

Vital records (records of births, deaths, and fetal deaths) are public records in Ohio. This means that anyone who can submit the basic facts of a record may request a copy. 

For the fastest response, we recommend placing your order in person.  See our website at www.noblecohd.org or call our office at (740) 732-4958 for detailed instructions.

Please complete one application form for each record or search requested.  Please submit your applications with all available identifying information.

As of October 15, 2015, for the first five years after the date of death, the social security number of the deceased will not be included on the death certificate unless the requestor is:

The deceased’s spouse, or lineal descendant

• The deceased’s executor, attorney, or legal agent
• A representative of an investigative government agency
• A private investigator
• A funeral director (or agent responsible for disposition of the body) acting on behalf of the deceased’s family
• A veteran’s service officer
• An accredited member of the media Individuals requesting a death certificate with the social security number included must indicate on their application that they are requesting the SSN be included, and submit satisfactory identification to the registrar or clerk.

In accordance with section 3705.24 of the Ohio Revised Code, we are required by law to charge a fee for each certified copy of a vital record issued.   The fee at this office for each certified copy of a birth, death, or fetal death record is $25.00 per certified copy.