Death Records

Obtaining Death Records

Death Records were not required by law until 1867.

Death Records for 1867 - Dec. 20, 1908 are held by the Probate Court.

Clinton County Probate Court

46 S. South Street
Wilmington, OH 45177
Telephone 937-382-2280

Death Records from Dec. 20, 1908 to Present. Cost of a certified copy is $17.00 and Ohio
Law prohibits the issue of uncertified copies.

Certificates may be obtained from two sources.

Clinton County Heath Department and the Ohio Health Department.

Clinton County Health Department

Clinton County Health Department
111 S. Nelson Ave., Suite 1
Wilmington, OH 45177

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Walk-in and Mail Service Available. See Website for details.

Obtaining certificates from the Ohio Health Department.

Certificates may be obtained by mail, Internet, or Walk-in service

Walk In

Ohio Department of Health
Vital Statistics
225 Neilston Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 466-2531 or 2532
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Cash, Checks or Money Orders, no
credit or debit cards accepted.

Mail In Service

Ohio Department of Health
Vital Statistics
P.O. Box 15098
Columbus, Ohio 43215-0098

Include the following information:

Name at birth

Date of birth

Place of birth

Mother's Maiden name

Father's name

Your area code and daytime phone number

Send check or money order Payable to Treasurer, State of Ohio

Internet orders are available and include an additional fee of $9.95 ($11.25 for Fed-Ex or
UPS shipping) See the Ohio Health Department website for details.

Please note that fees are subject to change at any time.