Two options exist for obtaining certified copies of Vital Records occurred in the state of Ohio: one of them is requesting them at the State office, and the second one is obtaining them through the County Recorder's Office, the Local Health Department or the city or town's Civil Registration office. Bear in mind that county offices generally provide faster processing times and more payment flexibility, since you may be able to obtain your records within one week, and may be provided the option to pay issuance fees by credit card, either by phone, fax or online.
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The Hancock County Registrar of Vital Statistics provides you with birth, death, and marriage certificates. This Vital Records office may be reached through the telephone number or email address given below. It is also possible to order your vital records online through the official website of the County Vital Records office. To obtain a copy of a divorce decree, you will need to contact the Clerk of the Superior Court in the county where the divorce was granted. Death records are sometimes available only from a certain year onwards; this can be verified with the county recorder. Please note that official information is provided by government sites only, so contact information provided below may not be up to date. The Vital Records office in the County of Hancock serves all of the following towns and cities in Ohio:
- Arcadia
- Arlington
- Benton Ridge
- Findlay
- Jenera
- McComb
- Mount Blanchard
- Mount Cory
- Rawson
- Van Buren
- Vanlue
If you need to get a certificate from a different county in Ohio such as Franklin County, Cuyahoga County, Hamilton County, Montgomery County, Summit County, then you can follow this link.
Hancock County Vital Statistics
Hancock County, Ohio, is home to a total population of 75,303 residents. In the past year, the area recorded 864 births, highlighting a steady growth in its population. Meanwhile, there were 640 deaths, contributing to an average life expectancy of 78.7 years, a statistic that reflects the overall health and wellbeing of the community. In terms of personal relationships, the marriage statistics show that 455 couples began their journey together, while 223 divorces were also recorded, emphasizing the range of life events that occur within the county. It is noteworthy that the infant mortality rate stands at 7.2 per 1,000 live births, a critical indicator of healthcare quality. For those interested in obtaining more detailed vital records information, including birth and death records or marriage statistics, we encourage you to explore the resources available through the local vital records office.