Johnson County, Indiana

Health Department

 

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Death Certificate Requests via Mail

WARNING: I.C. 16-1-9-6 - False application, alteration, mutilating, or counterfeiting Indiana death certificates is a criminal offense.

Death certificates may be obtained by a spouse, child, grandparent, executor/executrix, and the attorney for an estate of the deceased.  One may make application for a death certificate in person, by mail, or by fax.  Payment for certificates may be made with cash, check, or money order.  Some restrictions may apply, call (317) 346-4372 for additional information.

All persons born in Johnson County after 1882 have written birth & death certificates on file with the Health Department.  These records are legal copies which can be used for all requests.

 To obtain a copy of a death certificate, please complete the following:

1.  Complete Application

2.  Enclose a copy of your photo identification  (ie. Drivers License)

3.  Cash, or Money Order,  accepted 

        Regular size - $12.00 per certified copy

4.  Send a self -addressed stamped return envelope

 

For records of birth/death outside of Johnson County please contact the Indiana State Department of Health.  You may call the State Department at (317) 233-2700.

Mail requests to Johnson County Health Department, 86 West Court St., Franklin, IN 46131.  If you have questions, please call Cheryl Snider at (317) 346-4368 or csnider@co.johnson.in.us .

 

Contact Information

Office hours: Monday - Friday, 8am to 4:30pm

86 West Court St.

Franklin, IN 46131

Phone:  (317) 346-4365

Fax:  (317) 736-5264

For after - hour emergencies, dial 911 & explain that you have a Public Health emergency.

If you are calling out of the local calling area, dial (317) 736-5155 for after - hour emergencies.

Postal Address:  86 W Court St., Franklin, IN 46131

Electronic mail  cbigelow@co.johnson.in.us 

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Last modified: 09/09/11