Certified Birth Certificate - $10.00
Certified Death Certificate - $11.00
Paternity Affidavit - $15.00
Birth Certificate Name Change - $15.00
For a person born within Lake County, except cities of East Chicago or Gary, a birth certificate can be obtained as follows:
For a person born in the cities of East Chicago or Gary, please contact or visit their respective health departments:
East Chicago Health Department
100 West Chicago Ave.
East Chicago, IN 46312
219-391-8467
Gary Health Department
1145 West 5th Ave.
Gary, IN 46402
More information about Vital Records can be found on the Indiana State Department of Health.
When submitting birth or death certificate application by mail, make sure to include: