Indiana Vital Records: Difference between revisions

Death records began in a few Indiana cities as early as the 1870s, but the first law requiring county registration of death was passed in 1882.  In 1900, all deaths were to be registered with the state.  Compliance with the law varied until 1920 and deaths that occurred were now always recorded. To obtain a copy of the death record, contact the [http://www.in.gov/isdh/20422.htm county health department] where the death took place. The [http://www.in.gov/isdh/20422.htm county health departments] are often faster and more affordable than the Indiana State Department of Health.  Death records from the Indiana State Department of Health can only be ordered through [https://www.vitalchek.com/ VitalCheck.com] and you must know the date and city of death.  

When ordering a death record, request a "copy of the original certificate for genealogical purposes." This&nbsp;ensures an actual copy of the death record instead of a typed&nbsp;version of the record. You must also show proof of your relationship to the&nbsp;individual.&nbsp; [http://www.in.gov/isdh/files/Id_requirements.doc Requirements&nbsp;for ordering a death record.]<br>  

'''Online databases:'''<br> There are many online marriage indexes available. See the above [[Indiana Vital Records#Indiana_Birth.2C_Marriage.2C_and_Death_Indexes_and_Records_Online|Indiana Birth, Marriage, and Death Indexes and Records Online.]] <br>  

'''Indexes on Microfilm copy:<br>''' During the late 1930s and early 1940s, the Indiana Works Progress Administration (WPA) indexed many counties' death records for the period of 1882 to 1920. The death index gives the name of the deceased, gender, color, age at death, date of death, place of death, and book and page number of the courthouse ledger.  

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