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''[[How to Find United States Birth Records|How to Find United States Births]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] '''Ohio Births'''''<br> __NOTOC__  
''[[How to Find United States Birth Records|How to Find United States Births]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] '''Ohio Births'''''<br> __NOTOC__  
'''This page is under construction!'''


In 18--, Ohio was created from the state of --------. Statewide registration of births began in 19-- in Ohio and was generally complied with by 19--. The counties have copies of these records.  
In 18--, Ohio was created from the state of --------. Statewide registration of births began in 19-- in Ohio and was generally complied with by 19--. The counties have copies of these records.  
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== '''Next Step: When did the birth occur? '''  ==
== '''Next Step: When did the birth occur? '''  ==


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== '''Births before 18--'''  ==
== '''Births before 18--'''  ==


Ohio did not exist at this time and was known as the state of ------. '''Before 18--, 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.
Ohio did not exist at this time and was known as the state of ------. '''Before 18--, 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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:*18-- - Ohio law required counties to record births  
:*18-- - Ohio law required counties to record births  
:*Ohio was created from the state of ------ in ----  
:*Ohio was created from the state of ------ in ----  
:*From 18-- - 18,  
:*From 18-- - 18,  
:*19-- - Ohio Statewide birth registration began
:*19-- - Ohio Statewide birth registration began


<br> If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below, try searching for birth information in [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|other records]].  
<br> If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below, try searching for birth information in [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|other records]].  


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


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| {{RecordSearch|-------|18-- - 19-- - At FamilySearch.org}}  
| {{RecordSearch|-------|18-- - 19-- - At FamilySearch.org}}  
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| align="left" colspan="2" | '''Can't find your ancestor in the online index?'''  
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| width="25%" | [http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2537 1853-1969 - use Ancestry Institution at FamilySearch Centers/Libraries]
| width="25%" | 18-- -19-- - use Ancestry Institution at FamilySearch Centers/Libraries  
| '''Free at FamilySearch Centers and Libraries;''' [https://www.familysearch.org/locations Find your local FamilySearch Center]
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| width="25%" | [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2537 1853-1969 - use your own Ancestry subscription]
| width="25%" | 18-- -19--&nbsp; - use your own Ancestry subscription  
| '''$,''' [http://www.ancestry.com/cs/offers/freetrial?o_iid=48816&o_lid=48816&o_sch=Web+Property To obtain a subscription to Ancestry]; Ancestry is often available for free through your local public library
| '''$,''' [http://www.ancestry.com/cs/offers/freetrial?o_iid=48816&o_lid=48816&o_sch=Web+Property To obtain a subscription to Ancestry]; Ancestry is often available for free through your local public library
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== '''Births from 1931 thru 1969'''  ==
== '''Births from 19-- thru 19--'''  ==


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 [[How to Find Ohio Birth Records#Obtain_the_Certificate|Ohio Vital Registration office]].  
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 [[How to Find Ohio Birth Records#Obtain_the_Certificate|Ohio Vital Registration office]].  
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| width="25%" | 18-- -19-- - use Ancestry Institution at FamilySearch Centers/Libraries  
| '''Free at FamilySearch Centers and Libraries;''' [https://www.familysearch.org/locations Find your local FamilySearch Center]
| '''Free at FamilySearch Centers and Libraries;''' [https://www.familysearch.org/locations Find your local FamilySearch Center]
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| width="25%" | [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2537 1853-1969 - use your Ancestry subscription]
| width="25%" | 18-- -19-- - use your Ancestry subscription  
| '''$,''' [http://www.ancestry.com/cs/offers/freetrial?o_iid=48816&o_lid=48816&o_sch=Web+Property To obtain a subscription to Ancestry]; Ancestry is often available for free through your local public library
| '''$,''' [http://www.ancestry.com/cs/offers/freetrial?o_iid=48816&o_lid=48816&o_sch=Web+Property To obtain a subscription to Ancestry]; Ancestry is often available for free through your local public library
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| align="center" colspan="4" | '''To Order Birth Certificates'''
| align="center" colspan="4" | '''To Order Birth Certificates'''
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| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | From County of Birth
| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | From County of Birth  
| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | From OH Dept. of Health State office
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'''PART B: You don't know the exact date of birth'''  
'''PART B: You don't know the exact date of birth'''  


If you do not know the exact date or place of birth:<br> For a fee, the Ohio Department of Health office will do a 3 year search. <br>  
If you do not know the exact date or place of birth:<br> For a fee, the Ohio Department of Health office will do a 3 year search. <br>  


See [[How to Find Ohio Birth Records#Restrictions_for_Obtaining_Birth_Records|list of restrictions]] for ordering birth records  
See [[How to Find Ohio Birth Records#Restrictions_for_Obtaining_Birth_Records|list of restrictions]] for ordering birth records  
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<center>[[How to Find Ohio Birth Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_birth_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another birth year]]</center>  
<center>[[How to Find Ohio Birth Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_birth_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another birth year]]</center>  
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== '''Births after 1969'''  ==
== '''Births after 19--&nbsp; to the Present'''  ==


'''PART A: You know the exact date of birth'''  
'''PART A: You know the exact date of birth'''  
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| align="center" colspan="4" | '''To Order Birth Certificates'''
| align="center" colspan="4" | '''To Order Birth Certificates'''
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| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [County From County of Birth  
| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | County From County of Birth  
| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | From OH Dept. of Health State office
| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | From OH Dept. of Health State office
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| width="25%" align="center" | '''Pros'''  
| width="25%" align="center" | '''Pros'''  
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=== Related Wiki Articles  ===
=== Related Wiki Articles  ===


[https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Ohio Ohio ]
[https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Ohio Ohio ]  


[https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Ohio_Online_Genealogy_Records Ohio Online Genealogy Records]
[https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Ohio_Online_Genealogy_Records Ohio Online Genealogy Records]  


[https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Ohio_Vital_Records Ohio Vital Records]  
[https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Ohio_Vital_Records Ohio Vital Records]  
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