Vital Statistics
Birth Records
If the person was born in Ohio in 1908 or later, you can get a certified copy of the birth record from us. Beginning January 2011, many local Ohio health departments can issue birth records for Ohio births regardless of where the birth occurred. Check with your nearest local health department for more information. For births or deaths that happen outside of Ohio, see Center for Disease Control National Center for Health Statistics.
Death Records
If the person died in Tuscarawas County in 1908 or later, you can get a copy of the death record from us. If the death occurred outside of Tuscarawas County, you can contact the county or city health department where the birth or death happened. For births or deaths that happen outside of Ohio, see Center for Disease Control National Center for Health Statistics.
Prior to 1908
If the birth or death happened before 1907, you can contact the Probate Court of the county where the birth or death occurred.
How do I get a copy of a birth or death certificate from Tuscarawas County Health Department?
In Person
You can stop by our office during normal business hours between 8 am and 4 pm, Monday-Friday (closed on holidays). Certificates are made while you wait and usually only take a few minutes. Please make sure you have the required information and either cash, money order, or a credit card (we welcome payment through Master Card, Visa, and Discover). No personal checks please.
By Mail
To request a certificate by mail, send:
Completed Request Form and mail to TCHD with a self-addressed stamped return envelope.
Check or money order payable to: Tuscarawas County Health Department. Important: We can not accept personal checks.
Please use a money order or cashier's check.
Send to:
Tuscarawas County Health Department Vital Records
897 East Iron Avenue
Dover, Ohio 44622
What information do I need to provide?
For a Birth Certificate:
1. Full name of person
2. Date of birth
3. Father's first and last name
4. Mother's first and maiden name
For a Death Certificate:
1. Full name of deceased
2. Date of death
How much does it cost?
Birth Certificate
Certified: $25
Death Certificate
Certified: $25
If the person was born in Ohio in 1908 or later, you can get a certified copy of the birth record from us. Beginning January 2011, many local Ohio health departments can issue birth records for Ohio births regardless of where the birth occurred. Check with your nearest local health department for more information. For births or deaths that happen outside of Ohio, see Center for Disease Control National Center for Health Statistics.
Death Records
If the person died in Tuscarawas County in 1908 or later, you can get a copy of the death record from us. If the death occurred outside of Tuscarawas County, you can contact the county or city health department where the birth or death happened. For births or deaths that happen outside of Ohio, see Center for Disease Control National Center for Health Statistics.
Prior to 1908
If the birth or death happened before 1907, you can contact the Probate Court of the county where the birth or death occurred.
How do I get a copy of a birth or death certificate from Tuscarawas County Health Department?
In Person
You can stop by our office during normal business hours between 8 am and 4 pm, Monday-Friday (closed on holidays). Certificates are made while you wait and usually only take a few minutes. Please make sure you have the required information and either cash, money order, or a credit card (we welcome payment through Master Card, Visa, and Discover). No personal checks please.
By Mail
To request a certificate by mail, send:
Completed Request Form and mail to TCHD with a self-addressed stamped return envelope.
Check or money order payable to: Tuscarawas County Health Department. Important: We can not accept personal checks.
Please use a money order or cashier's check.
Send to:
Tuscarawas County Health Department Vital Records
897 East Iron Avenue
Dover, Ohio 44622
What information do I need to provide?
For a Birth Certificate:
1. Full name of person
2. Date of birth
3. Father's first and last name
4. Mother's first and maiden name
For a Death Certificate:
1. Full name of deceased
2. Date of death
How much does it cost?
Birth Certificate
Certified: $25
Death Certificate
Certified: $25