Find Birth Records in Dubois County

Dubois County birth records are on file at the Dubois County Health Department in Jasper, Indiana. The health department issues certified copies of birth certificates for births that took place within Dubois County. Jasper is the county seat, and the office serves all residents and communities across the county. If you need a birth certificate from Dubois County for any reason, the health department is where to begin. Records here go back to 1882, and the staff handles both birth and death certificate requests from the same office.

Dubois County Health Department Birth Certificates

The Dubois County Health Department is at 1187 S. St. Charles St. in Jasper, Indiana 47546. The phone number is 812-481-7050. This office is the sole source for birth certificates in Dubois County. Every birth that took place in the county has its record filed here or with the state.

The Dubois County page on the state website has general info about the health department. When you need a birth certificate, call the office first. Staff will tell you what to bring, what the current fee is, and when you can come in. Birth records in Dubois County date back to 1882, so the archives cover a wide span. Whether the birth happened last year or over a hundred years ago, this is the right office to contact.

The Dubois County Health Department handles both birth and death records. The same staff and the same office manage all vital records requests for the county. Bring a photo ID when you visit. The staff will check your identity before they release any certified copy.

Note: Contact the Dubois County Health Department for their current hours and fee schedule before you visit.

How to Order Dubois County Birth Records

Go to the health department in Jasper for walk-in service. This is the fastest way to get a Dubois County birth certificate. Bring your photo ID. Tell the staff the name on the record, the date of birth, and the parents' names. They will search the files and make a certified copy if the record exists. Pay the fee at the counter.

Mail orders work for people who live outside of Dubois County or cannot make it to Jasper during office hours. Send a written request to the health department with all the needed information: the name on the birth record, the date of birth, both parents' names, your own name and address, and a copy of your photo ID. Include a check or money order for the fee. Mail it to 1187 S. St. Charles St., Jasper, IN 47546. IC 16-37-1-7 requires local health departments in Indiana to keep birth records and provide copies to eligible people. The Dubois County Health Department follows this law for every request they get, whether it comes in person or by mail.

Under IC 16-37-1-10, only certain people can get a certified copy. The person on the record, their parents, legal guardians, and those with court orders or power of attorney can request one. The Dubois County office will verify your eligibility before they give you the birth certificate.

State Resources for Dubois County Birth Records

The Indiana Department of Health keeps copies of all birth records filed in Dubois County. You can order directly from the state office in Indianapolis. IC 16-37-1-8 authorizes the state to issue certified copies for any Indiana birth. This is a solid option if you live far from Jasper.

You can also use VitalChek to order a Dubois County birth certificate online. VitalChek is an approved vendor for Indiana vital records. They add a service fee, but orders tend to process faster than regular mail. IC 16-37-1-11 reminds applicants that the fee covers the search for the record. If the health department or the state office cannot find the record, the search fee may not be refunded. This applies to Dubois County and every other county in Indiana. Plan your order with this in mind.

Other Dubois County Records

The Dubois County Clerk has marriage, divorce, probate, and court records on file. The recorder keeps land and property documents. These offices are at the county courthouse in Jasper. If you are doing family research, combining birth records with marriage or land records can give you a more complete picture. The clerk's office can tell you what years they have on file and how to request copies.

For genealogy searches that go beyond Dubois County, the state vital records office is helpful. They can search across the entire state for birth records. This is useful when families moved between counties over the years. A birth you expect to find in Dubois County may actually be filed in a neighboring county if the family was near the border or if the mother went to a hospital in another area.

Cities in Dubois County

Dubois County includes Jasper, Huntingburg, Ferdinand, Holland, and Birdseye. None of these cities has a population large enough for a separate page. All birth records in Dubois County go through the health department in Jasper. No matter which town the birth occurred in, the same Dubois County office handles the record.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Dubois County. Check with their health departments if the birth may have happened across the county line.