VITAL STATISTICS: Information about Birth & Death Certificates

Contact Info:  Registrar: Denise Brown 419-586-3251 X 271 OR This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  and Deputy Registrar: Heather Bohman 419-586-3251 X 277 OR This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

Vital Statistics hours are 7:30am-4pm, Monday – Friday.

The Mercer County – Celina City Health Department maintains Birth and Death records from 1908 to present.  If a person was born or dies in Mercer County, that record should be available at our office.         A Certified Death or Birth copy is $26.00 each. Cash, Personal checks or Money Orders are accepted. Credit/debit cards are not accepted. Make payable to: Mercer County – Celina City Health Department.

To obtain a certified copy of a Birth or Death Certificate at the Health Department:

Click here for the printable Birth certificate request form.

Click here for the printable Death certificate request form.

Click here for the printable Ohio Application for Certified Death & Birth Records.

Please enclose self-addressed stamped envelope. Also include your phone number.  No requests can be processed through email or by phone. Requests for Birth or Death Certificates can also be purchased from the following Website: www.vitalchek.com

Burial Permits: required by law for burial of human remains in a cemetery or cremation.

Certificate of Services: Record of Human remains being transported into the State of Ohio for disposition.

Supplemental Affidavits:  Additions or corrections made to Death records by coroner or physician.

Paternity Acknowledgement:  Affidavit used by non-married parents who wish to have biological father’s name appear on the birth record.  This is an affirmed statement by both parents at no charge.

Genealogy Research:  Many of the birth /death records are available on our computer in our office.  Our staff is available for searches during working hours.  However, extensive searches are conducted as time allows.  There is a charge of .05 a page/after the first 20 free pages.  We do accept requests for research through the mail (a self addressed-stamped return envelope is required) and we will return information requested as soon as time allows.  If you require a legal document, a State Certified Copy will be issued at present cost.

Important Facts to Remember: Uncertified copies are no longer issued. The complimentary birth record that is given at the hospital is not an official record and cannot be used for legal identification.