Death Certificates

The entrance is located on the North side of the building.

FAX: 317-736-5264

EMAIL: csnider@co.johnson.in.us or ahilton@co.johnson.in.us

The Johnson County Health Department only has death certificates for individuals who died in Johnson County, not necessarily for persons who lived in the county. Please be advised that the only hospital in Johnson County is Johnson Memorial Hospital. To obtain death certificates for individuals who died in another county, please contact the appropriate county health department.

Payment for certificates may be made with cash, money order, credit or debit card (when paying by credit card or debit card, there will be a small processing fee charged to your card). Some restrictions may apply. Call (317) 346-4367 for more information.

Death Certificate via Mailed Application

The Johnson County Health Department has birth and death records for those who were born in or died in Johnson County after 1882. These records are certified legal copies. To obtain a copy of a death certificate, please complete the following:

  1. Print out & Complete the Application for Death Certificate
  2. Enclose a copy of your photo identification (i.e. Drivers License)
  3. Money Order or Credit/debit cards accepted
    (When paying by credit card or debit card, there will be a small processing fee charged to your card)
    Price – $20.00 per certified copy
  4. Send a self-addressed stamped return envelope

Mail requests to Johnson County Health Department, 460 N Morton St. Ste. A., Franklin, IN 46131. If you have questions, please call Cheryl Snider at (317) 346-4367 or email at csnider@co.johnson.in.us.

Death Certificate via Faxed Application

When making application by fax, a credit card must be used as payment. We ask that you DO NOT send your credit card information via fax for security reasons. A phone call to (317) 346-4367 will begin the application process via fax. Some restrictions may apply. Please call for additional information.

Death Certificate via Emailed Application

To process by email, you may scan the application and your identification to csnider@co.johnson.in.us. After this is emailed, you may call us at (317) 346-4367 with your credit card information. DO NOT send your credit card information via email due to security reasons.