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  1. Explore Ohio death certificates and related indexed records from the Ohio History Connection Archives & Library's collections.

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    • Deaths Before 1867
    • Deaths from 1867 Thru 1908
    • Deaths from 1908 Thru 1953
    • Deaths from 1954 to The Present

    Before 1867, deaths were not recorded formally by the county or state. Almost 50,000 records from 1854-1867 are indexed in the following database: If your ancestor's death was not found in this database, you must search substitute recordsto locate your ancestor’s death date and place.

    Prior to 1908, death records for the state of Ohio were kept by the county probate court where the death occurred. Some of these records are indexed in this database: If your ancestor's death was not found in this database, you must search substitute recordsto locate your ancestor’s death date and place.

    The state of Ohio began recording deaths in 1908. There are no restrictions on ordering death certificates from Ohio. Not all deaths occurring in this time period are in the indexes below.If you cannot find your person, go to Step Two below.

    The state of Ohio began recording deaths in 1908. There are no restrictions on ordering death certificates from Ohio.

  2. Index and images of death records from county courthouses. Includes death registers created before statewide death certificates in 1908.

  3. How to Find Death Records for Free in Ohio. Generally, death records in Ohio are provided by the state’s Vital Statistics department or local health departments at the county level. These agencies charge requesters for copies of death records.

  4. Mar 17, 2024 · The lists below are specific death indexes and record collections that are available for free online for the state. Note: Some links listed take you to a FamilySearch Collection of digital images. Near the bottom of the page under Film/Digital Notes is the name of each sub-collection.

  5. Sep 20, 2024 · There is no charge to use FamilySearch, but they do require that you register for a free account to view the original documents. You can search their collection of Ohio death certificates on their Ohio Deaths, 1908–1953 page.

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  7. Ohio Death Certificate Index, 1913-1944 and 1954-1970 from the Ohio History Connection; index is free; copies of the death certificates can be purchased for a fee. Ohio Probate Records - General. Ohio Wills and Probate Records, 1786-1998 at Ancestry (requires payment) coverage varies by county.

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