Death Certificate

Birth and Death records for people born in Montgomery County, Ohio are available through the Bureau of Vital Statistics of Public Health Dayton & Montgomery County. These records date back to 1909. Birth and Death records from 1867 through 1908 are available through the Montgomery County Archives. You may contact them at (937) 225-6366. See the guidelines for information on how to order vital records. If you are looking for vital records from a foreign country, please call (937) 496-3117.

Costs

Certificates & Cost:

  • Certified birth certificate – $22.00 each
  • Certified death certificate – $22.00 each
    • (May use credit card for an additional $7.00 fee. Certificates may also be expedited by mail utilizing UPS at an additional cost.)
  • Birth & Death Certificates can be orderd by clicking on: VitalChek

Make certified check or money order payable to Public Health Dayton & Montgomery County.
Certificates may be purchased with MasterCard, VISA and Discover cards for an additional fee.
To order copies of birth/death certificates from 1867 through 1908 please contact Montgomery County Archives at (937) 225- 6366.

Important Guidelines

When writing for vital records and documents:
(Please remember, following these guidelines can greatly assist you in your search for records!)

To obtain a copy of a birth/death certificate in Montgomery County, write or go to the Vital Statistics Office in the county where the event occurred. (State requests must be submitted in writing only.) To ensure that you receive an accurate record for your request and that your request is filled with all due speed, please follow these steps:

  • Make your letters concise and to the point.
  • Do NOT include more than one or two requests at once, and be careful not to write confusing details of your family lines.
  • Type or print all names and addresses in your letter.
  • Provide complete information on an individual and event for which you need documents.
    • Include all names that may have been used, including nicknames, alternate spellings, etc.
    • List dates and type of event as completely and accurately as possible.
    • If you don’t know the exact date, specify the span of years you wish searched and be prepared to pay for searches that span several years.
  • Always provide an S.A.S.E., (Self Addressed Stamped Envelope).
  • Genealogical requests may require additional time for processing. Please call (937) 496-3117 for questions or to make an appointment. We appreciate your courtesy and patience.
  • Be sure and include the following information:
    • date of request
    • full name of person (last name in caps)
    • sex of that person
    • date of birth/death
    • place of birth/death (city or town, county, state, and name of the hospital/location, if known)
    • mother’s maiden name
    • father’s name
    • relationship to party
    • the purpose for which the record is needed
    • requestor’s name & address
    • requestor’s signature

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Location & Hours

Montgomery County Vital Records Office
Public Health Dayton & Montgomery County
Bureau of Vital Statistics
Reibold Building
117 South Main Street
Dayton, OH 45422

Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
(Holidays Excluded)

Contact and Location

Telephone: (937) 496 – 3117