Shelby County, Ohio: Vital Records

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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.

For your convenience, you can process online requests through a government-approved resource that CityDirectory.us has partnered with to provide you this service: VitalChek Network, Inc. An additional fee is charged by VitalChek for this service, and all major credit cards are accepted, including American Express®, Discover®, MasterCard® or Visa®.


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The Shelby 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 Shelby serves all of the following towns and cities in Ohio:

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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.

Shelby County Vital Statistics

Shelby County, Ohio, has a total population of around 49,000 residents. In the past year, there were approximately 600 births and 500 deaths, highlighting the ongoing changes within the community. The average life expectancy in the area is about 78.5 years, offering a glimpse into the overall health and longevity of its residents. Additionally, marriage statistics show that there were around 300 weddings, while the county also recorded about 200 divorces. It's noteworthy that infant mortality rates stand at 6.5 per 1,000 live births, which can inform discussions about local healthcare services. For those interested in tracking family history or needing vital records information, Shelby County’s local vital records office provides birth and death records, marriage statistics, and more. Discover further details about these essential services to better understand the demographic landscape of Shelby County.