Find Crown Point Birth Records
Crown Point birth records are handled by the Lake County Health Department, which has its Vital Records Division right in Crown Point at the Lake County Government Complex. As the county seat of Lake County, Crown Point is where the main vital records office sits, making it convenient for local residents to get birth certificates. You can request copies in person, by mail, or online. The county keeps birth records on file and serves all of Lake County, including cities like Gary and Hammond.
Crown Point Quick Facts
Where to Get Crown Point Birth Certificates
The Lake County Health Department Vital Records Division handles all birth records for Crown Point and the rest of Lake County. The office is at 2900 W. 93rd Ave., Crown Point, IN 46307. Since the office is in Crown Point itself, you do not have to drive to another city. This is the place to go for any birth that took place in Crown Point or anywhere else in Lake County. Call 219-755-3655 for current hours and to ask what you need to bring.
Walk-in service is available at the Lake County Government Complex location. Bring a valid photo ID. The staff will search the files and print your certified copy. The fee for a certified birth certificate in Lake County is $20. That is higher than the state-level fee. The $20 processing fee can be paid with cash or money order. No personal checks are accepted, except from funeral homes. Lake County now also accepts credit card payments, so you can pay by card if you prefer.
| Office | Lake County Health Department - Vital Records Division |
|---|---|
| Address | 2900 W. 93rd Ave., Crown Point, IN 46307 |
| Phone | 219-755-3655 |
| Fee | $20.00 per certified birth certificate |
How to Request Birth Records in Crown Point
Crown Point residents can get a birth certificate three ways. Walk-in service at the Lake County office is the fastest since the office is right in town. Mail is an option if you have moved away. Online ordering is now available too.
For in-person requests, visit the Vital Records Division at 2900 W. 93rd Ave. in Crown Point. You will need your name, the child's name, the date and place of birth, and a copy of your photo ID. Under IC 16-37-1-8, the health department must verify your identity before they release a birth record. The $20 fee can be paid with cash, money order, or credit card. The office will search their records and hand you a certified copy on the spot if the record is on file.
For mail orders, send a request to the Lake County Health Department at 2900 W. 93rd Ave., Crown Point, IN 46307. Include the person's full name on the birth record, date of birth, place of birth, a copy of your photo ID, and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Enclose a money order for $20 made out to Lake County Health Department. Do not send personal checks. Allow one to two weeks for processing. The birth certificate application form is available online if you want to print it out before mailing.
Lake County now accepts credit card payments and offers online ordering. This is a newer option that makes it easier for former Crown Point residents to get birth records without coming back to town. You can also use VitalChek for online orders through the state system.
Note: No personal checks are accepted for birth certificate orders in Lake County, except from funeral homes.
Who Can Get Crown Point Birth Records
Indiana law restricts who can get a certified copy of a birth certificate. Under IC 16-37-1-10, birth records in Indiana are confidential. Only people with a direct interest can request a certified copy of a Crown Point birth record.
The following people can request a certified Crown Point birth certificate:
- The person named on the record
- A parent listed on the certificate
- A legal guardian with court papers
- An adult grandparent, sibling, or child of the person named
- A current spouse with proof of marriage
- An attorney acting for one of the above
Anyone outside this group can request an informational copy. These are not valid for legal use but show the same basic information. The Lake County Health Department in Crown Point will check your ID and relationship before they release any certified record.
Crown Point Birth Certificate Resources
The City of Crown Point website links to local government services and can help you find the Lake County Health Department for vital records needs.
Crown Point residents benefit from having the Lake County Vital Records office right in town. The Lake County Health Department website also has details on all services offered at the Crown Point location, including paternity affidavits and home birth registration.
Home Birth Registration in Crown Point
If a birth in Crown Point happened at home instead of a hospital, the registration process is different. IC 16-37-1-7 still requires the birth to be registered, but a home birth has extra steps. The Lake County Health Department has a Home Birth packet that both parents must fill out and drop off in person. You cannot mail it in. Both parents need to bring current IDs to the office at 2900 W. 93rd Ave. in Crown Point.
The home birth must be registered before the child turns one year old. After that, the process becomes a delayed birth registration, which involves more paperwork and goes through the state office in Indianapolis. The Lake County office handles in-person drop-offs only for home birth packets. This is a firm rule. Under IC 16-37-1-8, both the county and state registrar keep a copy of the birth once it is filed.
Paternity and Birth Records in Crown Point
Establishing paternity in Crown Point is done at the Lake County Health Department. Both parents must go to the office in person. The fee for a paternity affidavit is $30, and a new birth certificate with the father's name added costs another $30 in Lake County. You cannot do this by mail or online. Both parents need valid photo ID.
Under IC 16-37-1-11, the paternity affidavit must be signed at the hospital within 72 hours after birth or at the county health department after 72 hours but before the child turns 18. The Crown Point office can walk you through the process. Once the affidavit is signed and filed, the birth record gets updated in both the county and state systems.
Lake County Birth Records
Crown Point is the county seat of Lake County, and the Lake County Health Department Vital Records Division is located right in Crown Point. All birth records for Crown Point and every other city in Lake County are filed here. For complete details on fees, office hours, and ordering options, visit the Lake County birth records page.
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