The Health
Department maintains Birth and Death records from 1908 to present.
If a person was born or dies in Van Wert County, that record is
available at our office. Birth and Death records are used for
Passports, Age Verification, Genealogy, Social Security Benefits,
Insurance, Health Related Reasons and Research.
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Important
Facts to Remeber: |
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Certified Birth and Death Certificates are $17.00 each. |
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Uncertified
copies are no longer issued. |
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Affidavit of Paternity may be filed at the Health
Department. |
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The complimentary birth record that is given at the hospital
is not an official record and cannot
be used for legal identification. |
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For more information, visit
Ohio Department of Health. |
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Birth and Death
Certificates may also be obtained via the Internet through
the
VitalChek Web Site
which provides information for every state in the United
States. |
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To obtain a Birth or Death Certificate on Site: |
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Vital Statistics hours are 8 am - 4 pm. |
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Any birth
or death certificate ordered after 4 pm will be mailed the
following business day or can be picked up the next business
day. |
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No
personal checks accepted. |
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To obtain a Birth or Death Certificate by Mail: |
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Complete written request. |
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Click here for the printable request
form. |
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Please
enclose self-addressed stamped envelope. |
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Send money order, no personal checks or cash, please. |
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Make
payable to: Van Wert County Health Department. |
Genealogy
Genealogy
can be done between the hours of 8 am - 4 pm.
Social
Security
For Social
Security Application, please contact your local Social Security
Administration Office or click here for
Social
Security Online.
Telephone:
(419) 238-0808 ext: 100
Click here to email:
Marylou Smith, Clerk/Registrar
