How to Find Indiana Birth Records: Difference between revisions

Indiana was created in 1816.Statewide registration of births began in 1907 in Indiana and was generally complied with by 1920.The counties have copies of these records.  

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== '''Next Step: When did the birth occur? '''  ==

:<span style="font-size:120%">'''Choose a time period to search for your ancestor's birth record:'''</span><br>

:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find West Virginia Birth Records#Births_before_1853|Births before 1816]]'''</span>  

:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find West Virginia Birth Records#Births_from_1913_thru_1930|Births from October 1907 thru 1920]]'''</span>  

:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find West Virginia Birth Records#Births_from_1931_thru_1969|Births from 1920 to the present]]'''</span>  

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&nbsp;'''Before 1816, no births were recorded by the county or state'''. You must search [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|substitute records]] to locate your ancestor’s birth date and place.  

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In 1816, Indiana was created a state from Indiana Territory. Earlier in 1853,Statewide registration of births began in 1907. From 1853-1879, about 15% of the births were recorded; from 1880-1920, coverage increased to about 65%. If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below, try searching for birth information in [[User:Mcbridelw/Sandbox 5|other records]].  

For births that exist during the time period, try the following databases.  

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Limited births maybe found in the following databases. Try each link. If you do not find your ancestor's birth or if you want order a copy of the certificate, then contact the [http://www.wvdhhr.org/bph/hsc/vital/birthcert.asp West Virginia Department of Health office].  

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With an exact date (from your records or the index above), you can order a copy of the birth record for a fee from the following locations:  

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==== '''STEP ONE: Find Birth Information'''  ====

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With an exact date (from your records or the index above), you can order a copy of the birth record for a fee from the following locations:  

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With an exact date (from your records or the index above), you can order a copy of the birth record for a fee from the following locations:  

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:*[[United States Marriage Records|United States Marriage Records]]

''Guide to Public Vital Statistics Records in Indiana''. by The Indiana historical Records Survey Division of Community Service Programs, Work Projects Administration. Indianapolis, IN.&nbsp; The Indiana Historical Records Survey. July 194.1&nbsp; FHL Film: 874,046 Item 5 &nbsp;&nbsp; Microfiche: 6,051,202 or Book 977.2 A5h.  

[[Category:United_States_Vital_Records]]