User:Laurenwake/SandboxOhioD2

The state of Ohio began recording deaths in 1908. There are no restrictions on ordering death certificates from Ohio. Not all deaths occurring in this time period are in the indexes below.

Before using death records know:

 * Name of the deceased
 * Year of the death
 * Place of death/residence at death

Search a state death record index
Try 1st
 * at FamilySearch - Index and Images

Try 2nd
 * at FamilySearch - Index only

Try 3rd
 * Ohio Deaths, 1908 - 1966 at MyHeritage - Index only

Next Steps

 * Compare any new information in the record with what was known before to be sure details are consistent
 * Check for a monumental inscription or cemetery record which may link individuals to other family members
 * Check probate records to see if the deceased left a will

Obtain the Certificate
If the image was not included in the index entry above, you can order a copy of the death record for a fee from the following locations:

Death Certificates for the period December 20, 1908 through 1953 are held at the Ohio History Connection.

If you do not know the exact date or place of death: The Ohio Department of Health will search for the death of one individual for free. Searches for additional individuals are available for a fee.

'''If you do not want to order the death record, there are other records with death information you can search. '''