The.
Home Birth
Worksheet
is completed by the parents and then brought (or mailed) to the
health department’s vital statistics office with the evidence of
pregnancy, evidence of birth and the mother’s proof of Ohio
residency. The worksheet and supporting documents will be
reviewed for completeness.
Once the Registrar’s office is satisfied that all information is
accurate, you will be asked to leave your materials. The
materials are then faxed to the Ohio Department of Health who also
review the materials to be sure that the birth is properly
registered. Upon approval from the Ohio Department of Health, the
registrar’s office will prepare the birth certificate and notify
you when the certificate is complete.
The completed birth certificate will presented to the individual
who appears to review the document and to sign the certificate as
informant (this may be either parent). A signature is also needed
from the midwife or other person in attendance at the birth.
Once the completed birth certificate is reviewed and approved, the
birth will be registered. At that time a certified birth
certificate may be requested for
$24.00.
Obtaining a
Birth Certificate
