Search Warrick County Birth Records

Warrick County birth records are filed at the health department in Boonville, Indiana. Located just east of Evansville, Warrick County has seen steady population growth over the past few decades. The health department on West Main Street stores certified copies of all births within county lines. Whether you need a certificate for a passport, school, or personal files, this office is where you start. This page covers the Warrick County birth certificate process, from who can request one to how to fix errors on an existing record.

Warrick County Birth Certificate Office

The Warrick County Health Department manages all birth records for the county. The office is at 107 W. Main St. in Boonville. Call 812-897-6105 with questions. Hours are Monday through Friday during standard business hours. No appointment is needed for walk-in service.

Warrick County sits next to Vanderburgh County, and many residents in the Newburgh and Chandler areas use the Boonville office for their birth certificate needs. Certified copies are printed on security paper with watermarks, a raised seal, and sequential numbering. These are the security features required by IC 16-37-1-7 for all certified birth certificates in Indiana. Your Warrick County certificate will be valid for every official purpose, from passports to school registration.

Bring your photo ID when you visit. The staff will have you fill out a short form. Most walk-in requests at the Warrick County office are handled the same day.

How to Get Warrick County Birth Records

You have a few ways to get a birth certificate from Warrick County. Walking into the Boonville office is the quickest. Mail requests are an option if you cannot make the trip. The state system also works for people living far away.

For walk-in visits, head to 107 W. Main St. in Boonville. Show your ID, fill out the request form, and pay the fee. The Warrick County staff will print your certified copy while you wait. Since Boonville is a smaller office compared to the one in nearby Evansville, the wait is usually short. For mail requests, send a letter to the Warrick County Health Department at 107 W. Main St., Boonville, IN 47601. Include the full name on the birth record, the date of birth, place of birth within Warrick County, and your relationship to the individual. Enclose a copy of your photo ID, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and a check or money order for the fee amount.

Under IC 16-37-1-10, the Warrick County office verifies that each requestor is authorized before releasing a certified copy. Allow one to two weeks for mail orders.

Who Can Get Warrick County Birth Certificates

Indiana law sets rules about who can receive a certified birth certificate. The same rules apply at the Warrick County office as everywhere else in the state.

Eligible requestors include the person named on the record if 18 or older, a parent listed on the certificate, a legal guardian with court papers, an attorney acting for the named person, someone with a notarized release, and government agencies with a lawful need. For genealogy or family history research, ask about non-certified informational copies from Warrick County. These have the same data but are not valid for legal identification purposes.

State Route for Warrick County Birth Records

The Indiana Department of Health has a copy of every birth record in the state. That includes Warrick County births. Under IC 16-37-1-11, the state registrar keeps duplicates of all records on file in Indianapolis.

State copies cost $10 for the first and $4 for each extra ordered together. Phone orders go through (866) 601-0891 around the clock. Online orders use VitalChek, which adds its own fee. Mail requests go to P.O. Box 7125, Indianapolis, IN 46206-7125. State processing takes 10 to 15 business days. For a faster turnaround, the Warrick County office in Boonville is the better choice.

Note: Some Warrick County residents born at hospitals in Evansville may find their record filed with the Vanderburgh County Health Department instead, since the record goes to the county where the birth physically happened.

Correcting Warrick County Birth Certificates

Errors on birth certificates can cause problems. If your Warrick County birth record has wrong information, you can get it fixed. IC 16-37-1-8 lays out the process.

Small fixes like a misspelled name can be handled at the Warrick County office with supporting documentation. Bring proof of the correct data, such as a hospital record, baptismal certificate, or school record. Larger changes need a court order from the Warrick County Circuit Court first. Adding a father to the birth record is done through a Paternity Affidavit that both parents sign at the health department. Once processed, the Warrick County office issues a new certificate with the correct details. Call 812-897-6105 to ask what paperwork is needed for your situation.

Warrick County Birth Records Resources

The Warrick County Health Department page on the Indiana state website has contact info, services, and office hours for birth certificate requests.

Check this page before you go to the Boonville office so you have current hours and the right phone number for your Warrick County birth records request.

Cities in Warrick County

Warrick County does not have any cities that meet the 25,000 population mark. Boonville is the county seat, and Newburgh is one of the larger communities. All birth records go through the Warrick County Health Department.

Communities in Warrick County include Boonville, Newburgh, Chandler, Tennyson, and Lynnville. Birth records for all of these areas are filed with the Warrick County Health Department on West Main Street.

Nearby Counties

These counties share borders with Warrick County. Birth records go to the county where the birth took place. If a hospital is near the line between Warrick and another county, verify which county it is in.