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VITAL RECORDS IS LOCATED AT 629 N 6TH ST LAFAYETTE,IN 47901
Certificates & Fees
The Vital Records Division provides birth and death information only for Tippecanoe County, Indiana from 1882 to present. If you have questions about how to obtain a Birth Certificate, Death Certificate, or Genealogical Research, please contact the Vital Records Staff at 765-423-9221, ext. 4. Warning: False application, altering, mutilating or counterfeiting Indiana Birth or Death Certificates is a criminal offense under Indiana Code 16-37-1-12. Customer support for ordering assistance and status inquires available at 765-423-9221, ext. 4.
How to Apply for a Birth Certificate
You may apply in person, through the mail, or online. Most transactions take approximately 5 minutes in person. If applying in person;
WE ARE LOCATED AT 629 N 6TH ST LAFAYETTE,IN 47901 you will receive the birth certificate at that time; if you have all the required documentation (see chart below). Our office hours are Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:15 p.m., except on holidays. We do not close for lunch. All credit/debit card transactions will be processed with a $2.50 convenience fee.How are we doing?
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Fees & Requirements
- Birth Certificates: $10 per copy
Regular size (half sheet size)
Identification is required - Death Certificates: $13 per copy
Identification is required
Corrections must be made by the funeral home that provided the service - Please contact the funeral home you are working with directly for any delay in receiving death certificates.
- Copy of a filed Paternity Affidavit: $5 per copy, Identification is required
Identification
Due to increased identity theft and fraudulent use of documents, in order to obtain a birth and/or death certificate, you will need specific documentation at the time of issuance. The following chart explains the documentation:
| Relationship | Documentation |
|---|---|
| I am Getting my own Birth Certificate | Please Provide One of the following: Your Valid (Non-Expired) Driver's License, Passport or Matricula Card |
| I am the Mother | Please Provide One of the following: Your Valid (Non-Expired) Driver's License, Passport or Matricula Card |
| I am the Father | Please Provide One of the following: Your Valid (Non-Expired) Driver's License, Passport or Matricula Card |
| I am the Grandparent | Please Provide Your Valid ID and Birth Certificate of the Parent You are Related to |
| I am the Guardian | Please Provide Your Valid ID and Guardianship Papers |
| I am the Brother or Sister | Please Provide Your Valid ID and Your Birth Certificate |
| I am the Son or Daughter | Please Provide Your Valid ID and Your Birth Certificate |
| I am the Husband or Wife | Please Provide Your Valid ID and Proof of Marriage (Marriage Certificate) |
| I am a Funeral Home | Please Provide a Fax or Email from your funeral home to notify the Health Department. |
Applying Online
Tippecanoe County Health Department has partnered with VitalChek Network Inc for online orders. You can apply on the link below or by phone.
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By phone: 888-276-9006
Tippecanoe County Health Department has partnered with VitalChek Network Inc for online orders. You can apply on the link below or by phone.
By web: Click Here to apply by web to apply by web to apply by web to apply by web
By phone: 888-276-9006
Applying by Mail
Print and complete the Certificate Application required by Tippecanoe County Health Department for the following documents:
- Birth Certificate Application
- Death Certificate Application Opens a New Window.
- Paternity Affidavit Application
- Genealogy Application Opens a New Window. : Records are $10.00 and you must send a photocopy of your ID.
If mailing your request, send the completed application, fee, and photocopies of accepted documentation to the following address:
Tippecanoe County Health Department
Attn: Vital Records Staff
629 N 6th Street
Suite A
Lafayette, IN 47901
Most requests received through the mail are processed on the day received.
Other Services: Please call 765-423-9221 Ext. 4 for an Appointment for any of the following services.
- Changing a Birth Record: Affidavits and Home Birth Registration are by appointment only and can take up to 30 minutes.
- Affidavit Requesting Amendment: $10, identification and 2 documents, 10+ years showing correct information are required (You must make an appointment for this service)
- Certified Copy of Paternity Affidavit on File: $5, identification is required
- Birth Notification: Free of charge, you will receive the notification in the mail 2-4 weeks after the birth of the child
- Home Birth Registration: $25, please call for instructions and to make an appointment
- Paternity Affidavit: $25, must file in office with both parents present, identification is required (You must make an appointment for this service)
- Paternity Affidavit Upon Marriage: $25, must file in office with both parents present, identification and a certified copy of the marriage license are required (You must make an appointment for this service)
- Court Ordered Legal Name Change: Please bring the certified or stamped court order, our office will keep this copy to send to the Indiana State Department of Health www.courts.in.gov Opens a New Window.