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The Ohio Department of Health, Vital Statistics Office manages birth and death records, as well as abstracts of marriage and divorce records.Death records are available from January 1, 1954 to present. Record requests can be made in person, by mail, or online. Each county also has a local health department where records are managed for births and deaths that occurred in that county.

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Birth and Death Records

View information about ordering certified copies of Ohio birth and death certificates in person, by mail, or online.

Deaths and Burials in Ohio

Search for Ohio deaths and burials between 1854 and 1997 by name, sex, race or marital status through the Family History Library and Family History Centers.

Ohio Death Certificate Index Search

Search the Ohio History Connection death certificate records index by name, date span, and county. Available records include Ohio Department of Health death certificates from 1914-1944 and 1954-1963; Ohio Department of Health Stillborn death certificates from 1913-1935 and 1942-1953; and Columbus Board of Health death certificates 1904-1908. Copies can be printed in the Archives & Library or ordered online for a fee.

Ohio Obituary Records Search

Search Ohio obituary records by name of deceased, date of death or obituary keyword through this paid service. Searches can be filtered by Ohio cities.

Ohio Obituary Search

Search Ohio's Columbus Metropolitan Library obituary index from 1931 through 1997 by name and date range.

State Archives of Ohio

Search Ohio History Connection archives for historical Ohio public records including death index, War of 1812 Roster, newspaper index, and local government records.
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Knox County

Birth and Death Records

View information about obtaining certified copies of Knox County birth and death certificates in person or by mail.

Genealogy Records

View Knox County genealogy records including biographies, births, cemetery burials, obituaries and death notices, wills and probate records, military records, and newspaper gleanings.

Historical Record Requests

View information about requesting records from Knox County Records Center by mail. Available records include births, deaths, estate inventory, marriages, cemetery books, naturalizations, wills, and veterans burial cards.

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What You Should Know About Public Records

Public records in the United States are documents or pieces of information that are not considered confidential and are maintained by government agencies. These records can include a wide range of information, such as property records, court documents, marriage and divorce records, and vital statistics like birth and death certificates.

Conducting a public records search allows individuals to access this information for various purposes, such as background checks, legal research, or verifying property ownership. Many states offer online databases where users can search for public records, making it easier to obtain the information they need. However, the availability and accessibility of these records can vary by state and type of record.