How to Get Indiana Vital Records (Start Here)
Vital records in Indiana — birth certificates, death certificates, marriage records, and divorce records — are handled at the state level by Indiana State Department of Health. Marriage licenses are issued locally by the Clerk of the Circuit Court.
What this page covers: Indiana vital record ordering, eligibility requirements, and related databases. What it does not cover: Genealogy records older than the state vital records system (check the Genealogy Resources page for historical records).
Where to start: For certified copies of birth or death certificates, contact Indiana State Department of Health. For marriage licenses, contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the ceremony will occur. For divorce records, contact the court that granted the decree.
Common mistake: Birth and death certificates, marriage licenses, and divorce decrees come from different offices. Do not assume one office handles all vital records.
Allen County Burial Permits 1994-2010
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Search this database by name and/or date of death for burial permits issued between 1994 and 2010 in Allen County, IN.
Allen County Deaths | 1870-1920
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Search this Friends of Allen County database of deaths between 1870 and 1920.
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Allen County Obituaries
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Search this Friends of Allen County database of Fort Wayne and Allen County, Indiana obituaries published since 1841.
Allen County | Lindenwood Cemetery Records 1860-2010
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Search this Friends of Allen County database of Lindenwood Cemetery (located in For Wayne) burials between 1860 and 2010.
Cass County Deaths | 1882-1920
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Browse Cass County, Indiana death records by name. Gives age, gender, race, date & place of death, and location of the record.
Divorces | Court Records
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Limit your search of the Indiana state court system to Family Court for divorce records.
Fulton County Births, Deaths, Marriages
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Fulton County library birth, death, marriage, and obituary records.
Hendricks County Marriages | 1824-2003
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Hendricks County archives of marriage records covering 1824 thru 2003.
Hendricks County | Burials
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Hendricks County cemetery burials from the Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library.
La Porte County | Obituaries
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La Porte County obituary search from the Michigan City Library.
Madison County | Deaths, Obituaries, Marriages
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Anderson Public Library records of deaths, obituaries, cemetery records, marriages, and military records.
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Marion County Deaths
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Indiana State Library records for Indianapolis deaths published in the Indianapolis Commercial Newspaper since 1930.
Marion County | Crown Hill Cemetery Burials
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Search this Crown Hill Cemetery & Funeral Home database of Crown Hill Cemetery (located in Marion County, Indiana) burials by name and/or month and.
Marriages | 1958-2005
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Indiana State Library Genealogy database of marriages in Indiana recorded between 1958 and 2005.
Marriages | through 1850
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Indiana marriage records through 1850 by name of bride or groom, or county.
Montgomery County Marriages | 1867-2001
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Search this Crawfordsville, Indiana District Public Library database by name for marriage records filed in Montgomery County, Indiana between.
Montgomery County Marriages | 1883-1905
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Search this Crawfordsville, Indiana District Public Library database by name for marriage affidavits filed in Montgomery County, Indiana between.
Porter County Obituaries
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Browse this Porter County, Indiana Public Library Genealogy Department index by name for Porter County Obituaries published in The Vidette-Messenger.
Posey County Divorces | Circuit Court Records 1815-1855
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Posey County circuit court records from 1815 to 1855, including divorces.
Randolph County Marriages | 1934-1941
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Browse this database by groom surname for Randolph County, Indiana marriage notices and engagements published in the Union City Evening Times or the.
Saint Joseph County | Obituaries
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Obituary search from the Saint Joseph County Public Library.
Vanderburgh County Obituaries
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Search for Vanderburgh county, Indiana obituary records by name, address, cause or place of death, church, cemetery, funeral home, occupation, or age.
Vigo County Marriages | 1872-1951
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Vigo County, Indiana marriage index covering 1871 through 1951.
Vigo County Obituaries
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Obituary index of Wabash Valley from the Vigo County public libary.
Wayne County Marriages | 1811-1903
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Search for Wayne county, Indiana marriage licenses from 1811 to 1903 by year or name of bride or groom.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I get a birth certificate in Indiana? ▼
Contact Indiana State Department of Health. Most states accept online orders through VitalChek or the state's own ordering system. You must be an eligible applicant (the person named, a parent, legal guardian, or authorized representative).
Where do I get a marriage license in Indiana? ▼
Marriage licenses are issued by the Clerk of the Circuit Court. Both parties typically must appear in person. The license is valid for a limited period and must be used in Indiana.
Where are divorce records in Indiana? ▼
Divorce records are maintained by the court that granted the divorce. In Indiana, that is typically the Circuit Court in the county where the divorce was filed.
Can I order vital records online? ▼
Most states allow online ordering of certified vital records through VitalChek or a state-run portal. Fees and processing times vary. Some records may require a mail-in application.
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