Vital Statistics


Sharon Bucher
Registrar

The Vital Statistics division of the Massillon Health Department provides certified copies of birth and death certificates for Massillon Community Hospital. Genealogy research is available for records from 1889 to present.

For more information regarding vital statistics, please call (330) 830-1710. or E-mail us.


 Vicki Theis
Clerk Typist
Deputy Registrar

Birth and Death Records

Effective October 1, 2005, the cost of a birth certificate will increase to $18.   

Due to the events of September 11, 2001, the Birth Registration Card (wallet-size card) and uncertified copies of birth and death records are no longer available.

On-Line Ordering
Birth and Death Certificates
Records are available from 1909 to the present
for events that occurred within the city limits of the
CITY OF MASSILLON ONLY.

We do not have records for Doctors Hospital, please contact the Stark County Health Department at 330-493-9904 ext 0, for further info.
For birth certificates from Doctor's Hospital, go to www.uscerts.com

On-Line ordering via credit card is now available. Please click on the above link and fill in the required information.

Birth and death certificates ordered through (On-Line Ordering) are mailed out the next business day by regular mail.  FedEx is also available.  

For mail orders a check is acceptable when accompanied by a clear, readable copy of your driver's license, otherwise, please send a money order payable to:

Massillon City Health Department
Medical Arts Building
 845 - 8th St. NE, Suite 6

Massillon, OH 44646

Please send a written and signed request stating the name (maiden name if applicable), date of event, and parents names. Please include a self-addressed stamped envelope with your request. Turn-around time is approximately 1-2 days from receipt of the request, plus mail time, for certified copies.

When requesting information by e-mail regarding birth and death records, please put "birth/death info" in the subject line of your e-mail.

For further information, please call 330-830-1710. Please mention that you saw this on our Web page..


Genealogy

Uncertified copies can no longer be issued


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Guide to Stark County Vital Statistics

I. Birth & Death Records

A. Births & Deaths 1867-1908:

Stark County District Library
715 Market Ave., North
Canton, OH 44702-1080
(330) 452-0665

B. Births & Deaths 1889-1908 for the city of Massillon only:
(Both the Massillon & Stark County libraries should be checked
for Massillon births & deaths from this time period.)

Massillon Public Library
208 Lincoln Way, East
Massillon, OH 44646
(330) 832-9831

C. Births & Deaths 1909-present

1. For those occurring within Canton city limits:
Canton City Health Department
Vital Statistics Division
420 Market Ave., North
Canton, OH 44702-1544
(330) 489-3231

2. For those occurring within Massillon city limits:
Massillon City Health Department
Medical Arts Building
 845 - 8th St. NE, Suite 6

Massillon, OH 44646
(330) 830-1710

3. For those occurring within Alliance city limits:
Alliance City Health Department
537 East Market St.
Alliance, OH 44601
(330) 821-7373

4. For those occurring anywhere else in Stark County:
Stark County Health Department
3951 Convenience Cir. NW
Canton, OH 44718
(330) 493-9904 Ext 201

D. Births & Deaths 1909 - present can also be obtained from the state.

1. Births 1909-present & Deaths 1945-present:
Ohio Department of Health
Bureau of Vital Statistics
Box 15098
Columbus, OH 43215-0098
(614) 466-2531

Office: 35 East Chestnut St.
Columbus, OH 43215

2. Deaths 1909-1944
Ohio Historical Society
1982 Velma Ave.
Columbus, OH 43211-2497
(614) 297-2300

II. Marriages

A. Marriages 1809-1986 with index to same 1809-1972

Stark County District Library
715 Market Ave., North
Canton, OH 44702-1080
(330) 452-0665

B. Marriages 1916-present with index to same 1858-present:
Stark County Probate Court

Marriage License Division
501 Citizens Bldg.
110 Central Plaza, South
Canton, OH 44702-1413
330-451-7753

 

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