If the person was born in Ohio in 1908 or later, you can get a certified copy of the birth record from Wood County Health Department, as well as from any other Health Departments, regardless of where the birth occurred.

A list of Health Departments in Ohio is available here: Ohio Health Districts

For individuals who died in Wood County in 1908 or later, you can get a copy of the death record from Wood County Health Department. If the death occurred outside of Wood County, contact the county or city health department where the death occurred.

A list of Health Departments in Ohio is available here: Ohio Health Districts

 

A list of Health Departments in Ohio is available here: Ohio Health Districts

For births or deaths that happen outside of Ohio, visit the Centers for Disease Control National Center for Health Statistics.

If the birth or death happened before 1907, you can contact the Probate Court of the county where the birth or death occurred.

You can stop by Wood County Health Department during normal business hours. Certificates are made while you wait and usually only take a few minutes. Please make sure you have the required information and either cash, money order or a check (no out-of-state checks, please).

To request a certificate by mail, send the following items to Wood County Health Department - Vital Records, 1840 East Gypsy Lane Road, Bowling Green, Ohio 43402-9137

A completed Certificate Request Form

A self-addressed, stamped return envelope

A check or money order payable to: Wood County Health Department

Daytime phone number in case we have any questions.

Requested certificates, if available, are mailed back within 3 business days.

Online birth and death certificate requests can be placed through VitalChek Network, Inc. An additional fee is charged by VitalChek for this service, and all major credit cards are accepted, including American Express®, Discover®, MasterCard® or Visa®.

VitalChek Network, Inc.

 

1. Full name of person 2. Date of birth 3. Father’s first and last name 4. Mother’s first and maiden name

1. Full name of deceased 2. Date of death