If the birth or death occurred in another state or county click on the link to the left titled "Useful Links" and it will direct you to a website that will provide the necessary information.
If the birth or death occurred in Grant County you will need to come in to the office or send a written request through the mail. To send a request for birth certificate through the mail you will need to provide the following information; Full birth name, date of birth, full name of father, and full maiden name of mother. You will also need to provide a photocopy of your driver's license, a stamped, self-addressed return envelope, and a money order for $9.00 for a 5X7 paper certificate and/or $15.00 for a laminated wallet size birth certificate.
To send a request for a death certificate you will need to provide the name of the decedent, your relationship to the decedent, the approximate date of death and a money order for $9.00 along with a stamped, self-addressed return envelope.
Mail the request to: Grant County Health Dept., 401 S. Adams St., Marion, IN 46953
Requests received through the mail are processed and mailed within 2 business days.
How can I get a copy of my birth certificate if I don't have a Driver's License or State ID Card?
You can send photocopies of 2 of the following documents (items MUST contain signature of applicant);
* Employment, Military, D.O.C., or School ID
* Social Security Card
* Motor Vehicle Registration
* Credit, Bank or Discount Club Card
* Marriage License Application
* Previous year tax return
* Public Aid, Food Stamp or WIC program Identification
* Library Card
* Hunting, Fishing or Professional License
Or an immediate family member (mother, father, brother, sister, grandparent or spouse) can obtain the birth certificate for you using their identification.
How can I add the father of my child to his or her birth certificate?
If the birth occurred in Grant County and there is currently no father listed on the birth record the mother and the biological father both need to come to our office. We can then produce, process and file a paternity affidavit which will add the fathers name to the birth certificate. Both parents are required to have their state ID and their Social Security Card with them at that time. If the parents are married, we will also need a copy of the marriage license. There is a $30.00 fee for this service.
How do I find genealogy records if they are not on the Web site?
The Marion Public Library has birth & death records on micro prior to 1979. You can write them at 600 S. Washington St., Marion, IN, 46953, ATTN: Indiana Room. Anything after 1979 would be available through our office.
Death records dated 1979 through present are available on this website by clicking the "DEATH BY NAME" option in the blue box to the left.
