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GoCertificates is your online resource for ordering certified copies of State of Indiana Vital Records. We are committed to getting your birth or death certificates direct to your door.

Requests for Vital events certificates are directed to and processed by the Indiana Department of Health, Vital Records Office.

ID Requirements | Birth Certificate Requirements | Death Certificate Requirements

Identification Requirements

All applicants must submit a copy of an accepted form of identification and a copy of proof of relationship (if required). After placing your order, you will need to upload an image of your identification and proof of relationship (if required). Your order will only be processed once a legible copy of identification and proof of relationship (if required) are received along with payment.

All applicants must provide a valid photo identification as required.

Valid and Current Photo Identification: Submit a copy of 1 of the following:

  • - Government issued Driver's License/ State ID (Front and Back Required)
  • - U.S. Military ID (Front and Back Required)
  • - U.S. or Foreign Passport
  • - Veterans ID
  • - Mexico Consular ID (Green)

If you cannot provide any from the above list, you must submit at least 2 valid and current secondary IDs from the following list:

  • - Department of Corrections ID Card or Printout that includes picture

  • - College School ID w/ proof of current enrollment (transcript, letter from administration)
  • - Work ID badge w/ proof of current employment (computerized paycheck stub, letter from employer)
  • - Voter Registration card with name and current address
  • - Current Vehicle Registration with name and current address (not Title of Ownership)
  • - Previous year’s tax return (1040) with signature and social security number
  • - Military Discharge (DD-214)
  • - Home Lease/Rental Agreement, Warranty Deed with name, current address and signature(s)
  • - Public assistance card

Eligibility Requirements for Birth Certificates

Applicant Documents Required for Proof of Relationship
Self Valid Photo Identification
Parent Valid Photo Identification
Grandparent Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Sibling Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Grandchild Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Spouse Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Aunt/Uncle Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Genealogist Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Legal Guardian Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Legal Representative Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Government Agency Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Social Agency Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Step-parent Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents

Eligibility Requirements for Death Certificates

Applicant Documents Required for Proof of Relationship
Parent Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Grandparent Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Sibling Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Child Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Grandchild Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Spouse Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Aunt/Uncle Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Niece/Nephew Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Funeral Home Director Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Genealogy Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
Legal Representative Valid Photo Identification and supporting documents
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