Can I check to see if a birth or death certificate is on file prior to purchase?
No. Under State statute (IC 16-37-1-11 and IC 37-1-11.5 ), the fee associated with a birth or death certificate is for the ISDH Vital Records office to search the records to determine if a record is on file. The search fee includes one certified copy of the certificate, if the record is found. Search fees are nonrefundable.
