The Van Wert County General Health District maintains Birth and Death records from 1908 to present. Birth certificates for any person born in the state of Ohio are available. Death certificates can be obtained for anyone who passed away in Van Wert County.
The Van Wert County General Health District offers the following options for obtaining a birth or death certificate:
- Obtain a birth or death certificate by visiting our office M-F from 8:00 to 4:00.
- Call our office to order a certificate by phone.
- Request a birth or death certificate online and receive via mail or pick up in our office. Postage fees apply. Click here to order online.
- Mail in a request form with a self-addressed, stamped envelope. See below for the form and mailing address.