Requirements

The following requirements and reminders apply for the state of Ohio. Please ensure that you have read and understand these requirements and that you have prepared any necessary documents and materials.

• You must be an immediate family member or demonstrate a legal right to the record in order to obtain a copy of the record.
• No physical ID required.
• THE COUNTY OFFICES ARE HOSPITAL SPECIFIC; IF YOU DO NOT ENTER THE NAME OF THE HOSPITAL, OR IF THE HOSPITAL YOU ENTER IS NOT IN THAT COUNTY, THE ORDER MUST BE PLACED THROUGH THE STATE RECORDS OFFICE IN COLUMBUS.
• All OHIO OFFICES WILL SHIP EXPRESS COURIER ONLY TO HAWAII

Ordering

You can order online or by fax. To order online, just click the "Online" link for the type of record you want and complete the online form. You must proceed through the Shopping Cart and receive your confirmation page in order for your request to be accepted.

To order by fax, click the "FAX" link for the type of record you want to get a printable application. Print the application, complete it, and fax it back to us toll-free at 1-888-803-1119.

Product Information

The following prices are charged by the state of Ohio for the actual Birth Certificate and the shipping. The $19.95 fee that is charged by Express Birth Records will be a separate charge from the state's charge.

County	Birth Certificate	Regular Mail	UPS	Order Online	Order by FAX
Akron	$16.50	no regular mail N/A	7 - 10 Bus. Days $22.00	Online	FAX
Barberton	$20.00	5-7 Bus. Days $7.00	2-3 Bus. Days $22.00	Online	FAX
Cincinnati	$22.00	13-15 Bus. Days $9.95	3-5 Bus. Days $24.95	Online	FAX
Columbiana	$16.50	15-30 Bus. Days $9.95	15-30 Bus. Days $24.95	Online	FAX
Cuyahoga Cleveland Only Birth records from all other cities in this county are held in the State office.	$25.00	10-14 Bus. Days $9.95	3-5 Bus. Days $24.95	Online	FAX
Franklin	$20.00	7-10 Bus. Days $9.95	2-3 Bus. Days $24.95	Online	FAX
Geauga	$18.00	10-14 Bus. Days $7.00	3-5 Bus. Days $22.00	Online	FAX
Hamilton	$19.00	7-10 Bus. Days $7.00	2-3 Bus. Days $22.00	Online	FAX
Lakewood	$20.00	10-14 Bus. Days $7.00	2-3 Bus. Days $22.00	Online	FAX
Lorain If born in Lorain City, please choose "Columbus" at the bottom of this list.	$17.00	7-10 Bus. Days $7.00	2-3 Bus. Days $22.00	Online	FAX
Lucas	$25.00	10-14 Bus. Days $7.00	3-5 Bus. Days $22.00	Online	FAX
Massilon	$18.00	7-10 Bus. Days $7.00	2-3 Bus. Days $22.00	Online	FAX
Montgomery	$18.00	7-10 Bus. Days $7.00	2-3 Bus. Days $22.00	Online	FAX
Muskingum	$17.00	7-10 Bus. Days $7.00	2-3 Bus. Days $22.00	Online	FAX
Seneca	$20.00	10-14 Bus. Days $7.00	2-3 Bus. Days $22.00	Online	FAX
Summit	$17.50	10-14 Bus. Days $7.00	2-3 Bus. Days $22.00	Online	FAX
Wood	$19.00	7-10 Bus. Days $7.00	2-3 Bus. Days $22.00	Online	FAX
Youngston	$18.00	7-10 Bus. Days $7.00	2-3 Bus. Days $22.00	Online	FAX
All other Counties Columbus	$21.50	15-30 business days $9.95	15 - 30 business days then over-nighted $24.95	Online	FAX