Holmes County Birth / Death Certificates
The Holmes County Health District maintains birth and death records occurring in Holmes County beginning in1908 to present. If the death occurred outside of Holmes County the record may be obtained from the Ohio Department of Health Vital Statistics Office or from the county in which the event occurred. We are now able to issue certified birth certificates for anyone born in the state of Ohio.
How-to obtain birth / death certificates
Certified copies of birth and death records may be obtained in the following manner:
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Apply in person
Holmes County Health District
931 Wooster Road, Millersburg
Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4:30 pm
We accept cash, check, or money order for same day service.
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Mail Your Application
Holmes County Health District
85 N. Grant Street
Suite B
Millersburg, OH 44654
Please download the birth/death application or send the following information:
1. Birth information: Name at birth, date of birth, mother's maiden name, father's name, where birth occurred.
2. Check for $25 for each certificate requested.
3. A self addressed, stamped envelope.
4. Daytime phone number where you can be reached for questions.
Orders are processed the day they are received.
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VitalChek Online Service
please click on link below and you will be directed to VitalChek web site where you can use a credit/debit card. Please be aware there is a fee charged by the web site for use of their service.
Visit VitalCheck website
Birth certificate FAQ's
Question - How do I correct an error on a birth/death certificate?
Answer - Once a birth certificate is filed, an affidavit is required to change or correct any information on the certificate. If it is a simple spelling mistake in the first or middle name the affidavit can be done at the Health District. If it is a misspelled or incorrect last name then it must be corrected by Probate court. The affidavit will not change the original document as it is a legal document but is an attachment to the record that indicates the correction to the record.
Question - How do I obtain a Veteran's death certificate
Answer - The family of a veteran is entitled to one free copy of that veteran's death certificate. A VA application must be submitted by either the funeral home or the Veteran's Administration Office.
