Search Floyd County Birth Records

Floyd County birth records are maintained at the local health department on Bono Road in New Albany, Indiana. Whether you need a certified birth certificate for a passport, school enrollment, or personal records, the Floyd County Health Department is the primary office to contact. They have files going back to 1882 and can issue certified copies for anyone born within county lines. This guide explains how to search for and obtain Floyd County birth records, the costs involved, and what paperwork you should have ready.

Floyd County Birth Certificate Office

The Floyd County Health Department runs the Vital Records division in New Albany. Their office is at 1917 Bono Rd., New Albany, IN 47150. You can reach them by phone at 812-948-4726. Office hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The staff handles birth certificate requests for anyone born in Floyd County from 1882 to the present day.

A certified birth certificate from Floyd County costs $15 per copy. The office accepts cash, checks, and money orders. Make checks payable to the Floyd County Health Department. Every certified copy is printed on security paper with a raised seal and meets the standards laid out in IC 16-37-1-7. These documents are valid for passports, driver license applications, school registration, and any other official use. Walk-in requests are usually handled the same day if the record is easy to locate in the Floyd County files.

The Floyd County government website also has links to department contact details and services for residents who need birth records or other vital documents.

Who Can Get Floyd County Birth Records

Not everyone can request a certified birth certificate. Indiana law restricts access to protect personal information. Under IC 16-37-1-10, only specific people may request a certified copy of a Floyd County birth record.

The person named on the certificate can request their own copy if they are 18 or older. Parents listed on the record also have the right to get a copy. Legal guardians and individuals holding power of attorney can make the request on behalf of the person named. Courts can order the release of Floyd County birth records for legal proceedings. Genealogy researchers may be able to get an informational, non-certified version, but it will not serve as legal proof of identity. When you visit the Floyd County Health Department, bring a valid photo ID so staff can verify your identity before releasing any records.

Getting Birth Certificates in Floyd County

There are two ways to get a birth certificate from Floyd County. You can go in person to the health department in New Albany, or you can mail in your request. In-person visits are faster. Most walk-in requests at the Floyd County office are handled the same day.

For in-person requests, head to 1917 Bono Rd. in New Albany. Fill out the birth certificate request form at the desk. Show your photo ID. The staff will search Floyd County records and print your certificate while you wait. Bring cash or a check for the $15 fee. The office does not accept credit or debit cards for vital records requests. If the record is from the 1880s or 1890s, it may take a little longer to pull from the older files.

For mail requests, send a letter to the Floyd County Health Department at 1917 Bono Rd., New Albany, IN 47150. Include the full name on the birth record, date of birth, place of birth within Floyd County, and your relationship to the person. Enclose a photocopy of your ID and a check or money order for $15 payable to the Floyd County Health Department. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope. Mail requests typically take one to two weeks. If the office cannot locate the record in their Floyd County files, they will contact you and return your payment.

Note: Hospital souvenir certificates with footprints are not the same as a legal birth certificate from Floyd County.

State Option for Floyd County Birth Records

The Indiana Department of Health keeps copies of all birth records from every county. You do not have to go through the Floyd County office if it is not convenient. The state charges $10 for the first copy and $4 for each additional one.

Phone orders go through the toll-free line at (866) 601-0891. It runs around the clock. Online orders are handled by VitalChek, which adds its own processing fee on top of the state charge. Mail orders should be sent to P.O. Box 7125, Indianapolis, IN 46206-7125. Expect 10 to 15 business days for processing once they receive your request. Under IC 16-37-1-11, the state registrar maintains a copy of every birth recorded in Indiana. This means Floyd County records are also on file at the state level, which can be helpful if the local office has difficulty finding an older record.

Correcting Floyd County Birth Records

Errors on birth certificates are more common than you might think. A letter gets transposed in a name. A date is entered wrong. Indiana law under IC 16-37-1-8 provides a path to fix these mistakes on Floyd County birth records.

Small corrections like fixing a misspelled name can usually be done through the Floyd County Health Department with supporting paperwork. Bigger changes need a court order first. Adding or removing a parent from the record falls into that category, as do legal name changes. Paternity additions are handled differently. If a father was not listed at the time of birth, both parents can sign a Paternity Affidavit, and the Floyd County office will issue an updated certificate. Call 812-948-4726 to find out exactly what documents you need for your situation.

Floyd County Birth Records Resources

The Floyd County Health Department page on the Indiana state website lists services, hours, and contact information for the vital records office.

Use this page to check current hours and phone numbers before making the drive to New Albany for your Floyd County birth certificate.

The Floyd County government homepage links to all county departments, including the health department that handles birth records.

From the county site you can find directions, office locations, and other department contacts that may help with your Floyd County birth records request.

Cities in Floyd County

Floyd County is home to New Albany, the county seat and largest city. All birth records for Floyd County are filed with the health department regardless of which city or town the birth took place in.

Other communities in Floyd County include Georgetown, Greenville, and Floyds Knobs. Births in all of these areas are recorded with the Floyd County Health Department.

Nearby Counties

These counties share borders with Floyd County. Birth records are filed in the county where the birth happened, not where the family lives. If you are unsure which county to check, contact the hospital where the birth took place.