Pulaski County Birth Records Search

Pulaski County birth records are held at the health department in Winamac, Indiana. This rural county in north-central Indiana has about 12,300 residents. If you need a certified birth certificate for someone born in Pulaski County, the Vital Records staff at the health department handles all requests. Whether you go in person or send a letter, this office is where you start. This page covers who can request records, the fees, and what steps to follow so you can get your Pulaski County birth certificate with as little hassle as possible.

Pulaski County Birth Records Office

The Pulaski County Health Department handles all birth certificate requests for the county. The office is at 125 South Riverside Drive in Winamac. You can call 574-946-6080 or email eguffey@pulaskicounty.in.gov if you have questions before your visit. Pulaski County has birth records going back to 1882, and most records from the early 1900s forward are in good condition.

When you visit the Pulaski County Health Department, bring a valid photo ID. Staff will have you fill out a request form and pay the fee. Walk-in requests for Pulaski County birth certificates are usually handled the same day. The office prints certificates on security paper that meets state standards under IC 16-37-1-7, with watermarks and other features that make them hard to forge. These certified copies work for all legal needs, from passport applications to school enrollment and driver's license requests.

Who Can Get Pulaski County Birth Certificates

Not just anyone can get a certified birth certificate from Pulaski County. Indiana law under IC 16-37-1-10 spells out who has the right to request one. You need a direct interest in the record. This rule is the same across all 92 Indiana counties.

People who can request a Pulaski County birth certificate include the person named on it (if 18 or older), parents listed on the record, legal guardians with court documents, attorneys acting for the person, and government agencies with a lawful need. Grandparents, siblings over 18, and current spouses may also get copies if they show proof of their relationship to the person on the Pulaski County birth record. Genealogy researchers can sometimes get a non-certified copy of older records if the person is deceased.

Note: Always bring a valid photo ID to the Pulaski County Health Department when picking up birth records.

How to Order Pulaski County Birth Records

You have a few options for getting a birth certificate from Pulaski County. Walk-in service at the Winamac office is the quickest way. You can also send a request by mail or use the state's phone and online ordering systems.

For walk-in requests, go to 125 South Riverside Drive in Winamac. Fill out the form, show your ID, pay the fee, and wait for staff to pull your record. Most requests are done in a short time. If you cannot get to Winamac, mail your request to the Pulaski County Health Department at the same address. Include the full name on the birth record, date of birth, your relationship to the person, a copy of your ID, payment, and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Mail orders take about one to two weeks depending on how many requests the Pulaski County office has at the time.

The Indiana Department of Health also has copies of all Pulaski County births from 1907 onward under IC 16-37-1-11. The state charges $10 for the first copy and $4 for extras in the same order. Order by phone at (866) 601-0891 or online through VitalChek. State orders take 10 to 15 business days to process.

Fixing Pulaski County Birth Certificates

If your Pulaski County birth certificate has an error, the process for fixing it depends on what needs to change. Under IC 16-37-1-8, minor corrections like a spelling fix or a one-day date change can be handled at the health department with supporting documents. You will need proof that is at least ten years old, such as a hospital record or school transcript.

Bigger changes on a Pulaski County birth record require a court order. This includes legal name changes and any correction that has already been amended once before. Once the court issues an order, the state updates the record, and a new Pulaski County birth certificate can be printed. Adding a father through a Paternity Affidavit is done right at the health department. Both parents must come in with valid government ID. The change goes into effect the same day the affidavit is signed and filed in Pulaski County.

State Options for Pulaski County Birth Records

The Indiana Department of Health in Indianapolis maintains copies of all birth records filed in the state since 1907. If you need a Pulaski County birth certificate but cannot get to Winamac, the state office is another option. Print State Form 49607 and mail it with a check for $10 to P.O. Box 7125, Indianapolis, IN 46206-7125.

Standard birth certificates from the state take two to three weeks. Long-form certificates with extra details like the hospital name and time of birth take six to eight weeks. For records from 1882 to 1906, you must go through the Pulaski County Health Department directly since the state did not start collecting records until 1907. The state does not offer walk-in service, so the local Pulaski County office is always faster if you can make the trip to Winamac.

Pulaski County Birth Records Resources

The Pulaski County Health Department page on the state website shows office information and contact details for birth certificate requests.

Use this page to find the latest hours, phone numbers, and directions to the office in Winamac before requesting your Pulaski County birth certificate.

Cities in Pulaski County

Pulaski County includes the towns of Winamac, Francesville, Medaryville, Monterey, and Star City. None of these meet the 25,000 population threshold. All birth records for people born in Pulaski County are handled by the health department in Winamac.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Pulaski County. If you are unsure where a birth took place, check with the county where the hospital sits. Birth records are filed in the county where the birth happened, not where the family lives.