Birth & Death

Obtaining Records

Persons must obtain their birth certificate from the county or state in which they were born.

A certified record of death can only be obtained from the county in which the individual passed away, no matter where he/she was buried. 

For a birth or death between 1882 – 1920, we may not be able to supply complete information

Birth & death certificates may be obtained through any of the following ways: 

Walk-In Service
The vital records office issues certificates Monday-Friday between the hours of 8am-4:15pm.  Proper identification must be provided to request a birth certificate, and only immediate family may apply.  A person who has no form of ID should have an immediate family member apply for them.  Family members must be over 18 years of age and have proof of relationship, as well as personal identification.  If you wish to fill out the application prior to your visit, you can print out an application for birth certificate and bring it with you along with valid ID.

US Mail
Those requesting a certified birth or death record by mail should print the appropriate application, application for birth certificate, or application for death certificate, and follow the directions closely.  Mail your fully completed application, along with a photo copy of your identification and appropriate fees to the DeKalb County Health Department at the address listed below.  Certificate requests are usually honored the same day as received, but omissions and errors may cause delays.

220 E 7th Street, Suite 110
Auburn, Indiana 46706

For births outside a hospital, the person in attendance is required to file the birth with the local health department. Please contact Vital Records for the procedure to file a home birth.   

Who May Apply

  • Mother
  • Father
  • Sister
  • Brother
  • Grandmother(Will need to provide birth certificate to show link to grandchild)
  • Grandfather(Will need to provide birth certificate to show link to grandchild)
  • Son
  • Daughter
  • Spouse (Will need a copy of marriage application as proof)

Individuals must be 18 or older to apply

Birth Certificate - $10 per copy

Death Certificate- $10 per copy

Identification Requirements

Birth Certificate Application

Death Certificate Application