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Where to mail your certificate application in Indiana

Mail your completed Indiana certificate application to Vital Records, PO Box 7125, Indianapolis, IN 46206-7125. This office issues certified copies of birth, death and marriage certificates registered in the state. Birth certificates are $10 for the first copy; death and marriage certificates are $8 for the first copy; additional copies of the same record ordered together are $4 each. Send the signed form, any required ID, and payment, and keep proof of mailing if your certificate is for a passport, estate, or other deadline.

Certificate applications — birth, death and marriage certificates

Vital Records
Indiana State Department of Health
PO Box 7125
Indianapolis, IN  46206-7125

Use this address for birth, death and marriage certificates for events registered in Indiana.

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Key facts

  • Indiana's vital records office issues certificates only for events (births, deaths, marriages) registered in Indiana — apply to the state where the event happened, not the state you live in now.
  • Birth certificates are $10 for the first copy; death and marriage certificates are $8 for the first copy; additional copies of the same record ordered together are $4 each.
  • Personal check or money order payable to the "Indiana State Department of Health."
  • Include a photocopy of valid photo ID; proof of relationship may be required.
  • Mailed applications take longer than online orders because processing only starts once the envelope arrives — allow extra time if you need the certificate for a passport, estate, or other deadline.
  • PostPal prints your completed application and mails it to Vital Records the next business day — no printer, envelope, or trip to the post office.

How to send your letter

  1. 1

    Confirm the event was registered in Indiana

    Certificates come from the state where the birth, death, or marriage was registered. If the event happened in Indiana, Vital Records is the right office; if it happened elsewhere, apply there instead.

  2. 2

    Fill out and sign the application

    Download the current application from Indiana's vital records website (linked in the sources below), complete it, and sign it. Include a photocopy of valid photo ID; proof of relationship may be required. Include your payment: Personal check or money order payable to the "Indiana State Department of Health."

  3. 3

    Address the envelope to the vital records office

    Mail it to Vital Records, PO Box 7125, Indianapolis, IN 46206-7125. Put your own return address on the envelope so anything undeliverable comes back to you.

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    Upload your completed application to PostPal with this address prefilled. We print it, add it to a sealed envelope, and deposit it with USPS within one business day for $5 — postage included.

Common questions

Where do I mail my birth certificate application in Indiana?

Mail it to Vital Records, PO Box 7125, Indianapolis, IN 46206-7125. Birth certificates are $10 for the first copy; death and marriage certificates are $8 for the first copy; additional copies of the same record ordered together are $4 each.

Can I mail a vital records application instead of ordering online?

Yes. Indiana accepts certificate applications by mail — send the signed form, any required ID, and payment to Vital Records. Mail is a common choice when you can't order online or need to include documents the online system won't accept.

What do I need to include when I mail my application?

Include the completed and signed application form, include a photocopy of valid photo ID; proof of relationship may be required., and payment: Personal check or money order payable to the "Indiana State Department of Health."

How long does a mailed certificate take?

Longer than an online order, because processing only begins when your envelope arrives and the finished certificate is mailed back to you. If you're up against a passport, travel, or estate deadline, mail early and keep proof of the date you sent it.

Does this office handle all Indiana marriage certificates?

State index only covers marriages from 1958 forward.

Can PostPal mail my Indiana vital records application for me?

Yes. Upload your completed, signed application and PostPal prints it and mails it to Vital Records the next business day for $5, with a dated Confirmation of Mailing emailed to you. You still fill out and sign the form yourself — we handle the printing, envelope, and postage.

Sources

Addresses verified September 2026 against official sources. Always confirm on the official site before time-sensitive filings.

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