A Warrick County birth certificate is issued by the Warrick County Health Department at 107 West Locust Street in Boonville, and each certified copy costs $15.1Warrick County. Vital Records The office accepts requests in person, by mail, or by email, but only if the birth took place in Warrick County and only if you can prove both your identity and your connection to the person named on the record.
Who Can Request a Copy
Indiana treats birth records as confidential. The registrar will only release a certified copy to someone with a “direct interest” in the record who needs it for personal or property rights, or to comply with the law.2Indiana General Assembly. Indiana Code 16-37-1-10 – Confidentiality; Disclosure of Data in Records; Conditions for Availability; Grounds for Denial In practice that covers the person on the certificate, a parent listed on the record, a current spouse, an adult child, a grandparent, or a legal guardian with court paperwork. If you’re ordering on someone else’s behalf, be ready to document the relationship.
ID You’ll Need
Every request requires a current, government-issued photo ID. A valid driver’s license, state ID card, military ID, or U.S. passport all qualify. A school ID that carries a photo or signature also counts as a primary document.
Without one of those, you can substitute two or more secondary documents that include your signature: a voter registration card, a Social Security card, a vehicle registration, an employment ID with your photo or signature, or a signed bank card. The combination has to establish both who you are and your link to the record.
Information the Application Asks For
The form asks for the full name on the certificate, the date of birth, and the hospital or location of the birth. It also asks for both parents’ full names, including the mother’s maiden name. A wrong detail slows the search, so check your entries against any records you already have. Application forms are available at the department office or on the Warrick County website.1Warrick County. Vital Records
Fees and Payment
Each certified copy is $15, whether you order one or several.3American Legal Publishing. Warrick County Code of Ordinances – Health Department Fee Schedule The department takes cash, certified checks, money orders, and credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, and Discover). Personal checks are not accepted. Credit card payments carry a flat $3.00 convenience fee.
How to Submit Your Request
In Person
Walk-in requests are handled on the first floor of the Old Courthouse at 107 West Locust Street, Boonville, IN 47601. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.4Warrick County. Warrick County Health Department Same-day processing is typical.
By Email
Send the completed application and a copy of your photo ID to Lderr@warrickcounty.gov.1Warrick County. Vital Records Contact the department for payment instructions before you send.
By Mail
Mail the completed application, a clear photocopy of your ID, and payment to the Health Department at 107 West Locust Street, Boonville, IN 47601. Include a stamped, self-addressed envelope for the return copy. Keep everything in a single envelope so nothing gets separated. Plan on one to two weeks for turnaround.
Ordering Through the State Instead
You can also order an Indiana birth certificate through the Indiana Department of Health’s authorized vendor, VitalChek, online or by phone at (866) 601-0891. The state’s price is $10 for the first copy and $4 for each additional copy in the same order, plus VitalChek’s nonrefundable processing fee.5Indiana Department of Health. Order Certificates
State processing is slower. Standard certificates take about two to three weeks, and long-form certificates run six to eight weeks, with longer waits during peak travel months, back-to-school season, and holidays.5Indiana Department of Health. Order Certificates If you need the copy quickly, a walk-in visit to the Warrick County office is the fastest route.
Fixing Errors or Adding a Parent
Corrections aren’t handled at the county level. If your certificate has a misspelled name, a wrong birth date, or an incorrect parent birthplace, the Indiana Department of Health handles the change. Only the person named on the record, or the parent or guardian of a minor, can request one.6Indiana Department of Health. Corrections and Amendments
Small fixes, like a spelling error, a one-digit date correction, or a parent’s birthplace, often don’t require a court order, but you’ll need supporting documentation at least ten years old (school records, hospital records, a marriage license application, military discharge papers, or employment records). Legal name changes and any record that has already been amended once require a court order. To start, call the state’s Vital Records office at (317) 233-2700.6Indiana Department of Health. Corrections and Amendments
If a father’s name was left off, Indiana lets both parents sign a paternity affidavit. In the first twelve months after the birth, the affidavit and the birth certificate can be filed at the local county health department. After that, it goes to the Indiana Department of Health, and you’ll usually need DNA test results or other reliable evidence of paternity.
Older Records
For births from 1907 forward, both the Indiana Department of Health and the county health department hold the record. For births between 1882 and 1907, only the county health department where the birth occurred has it. If your older record is from a birth outside Warrick County, contact that county’s health department directly.