Search Evansville Death Index

Evansville death index records are handled by the Vanderburgh County Health Department. Evansville is the third largest city in Indiana with a population over 116,000. It serves as the county seat of Vanderburgh County in southwestern Indiana. All death certificates for people who died in Evansville are filed through the county health department. This guide covers where to go, what to bring, how much it costs, and how to order copies of Evansville death records by mail or online.

Evansville Death Records Office

The Vanderburgh County Health Department manages all death records for Evansville and the rest of Vanderburgh County. Their office is at 420 Mulberry St., Oak Park Professional Building, Evansville, IN 47713. Call (812) 435-2400 for questions. Walk-in service is the fastest way to get a certified death certificate. Bring your photo ID, the deceased person's name and date of death, and payment.

Vanderburgh County charges $20.00 per certified death certificate if the deceased was a county resident. If the deceased was not a Vanderburgh County resident but died in the county, the fee goes up to $25.00. Genealogy searches cost $18.00. These fees are higher than some other Indiana counties, but the county office still offers faster turnaround than the state.

The Vanderburgh County death certificates page has full details on pricing, payment methods, and what documents you need to bring.

The screenshot above shows the death certificates page from the Vanderburgh County Health Department website.

How to Get Evansville Death Certificates

Walk in to the Vanderburgh County Health Department at 420 Mulberry St. during business hours. Have your ID ready and know the details of the person you need a record for. Staff will search the Evansville death index and issue a certified copy if the record exists. Same-day service is usually available for walk-in requests.

Mail orders are accepted. Send your request with the deceased person's full name, date of death, your name, address, relationship, and a copy of your photo ID. Include a check or money order for the correct fee payable to the Vanderburgh County Health Department. Mail to 420 Mulberry St., Evansville, IN 47713.

Under IC 16-37-1-11, search fees are not refundable in Indiana. You pay for the search whether or not a record is found. Online orders through VitalChek are another option. Call (866) 601-0891 for phone orders at any hour.

Evansville Death Index Eligibility

Under IC 16-37-1-10, only certain people can receive a certified death certificate. The Vanderburgh County office verifies your identity and relationship before releasing any record. You need a direct connection to the deceased.

Eligible requesters include parents, grandparents, siblings age 18 or older, adult children and grandchildren, the current spouse, aunts, uncles, attorneys, and court-appointed guardians. Bring one primary photo ID and two secondary documents. Expired or temporary IDs are not accepted at any Indiana vital records office.

Genealogy and Evansville Death Index

Evansville death records stretch back to 1882. The city has been a population center in southwestern Indiana since before the Civil War, so the death index covers generations of families. Older death certificates can include birthplace, parents' names, and occupation. These details are crucial for genealogy research. The 75-year rule applies for genealogy access, and the Vanderburgh County genealogy search fee is $18.00.

The Indiana State Library in Indianapolis has a genealogy collection with over 40,000 items. Call 317-232-3689 for research help. Indiana's electronic death registration system under IC 16-37-1-3.1 has made recent records easier to access.

The Evansville city website shown above provides general city information, but all death records go through the Vanderburgh County health department.

Vanderburgh County Death Index FAQs

The Vanderburgh County Health Department posts answers to common questions on their FAQ page. If you are not sure whether you qualify to get a death certificate, or if you need help figuring out what forms to fill out, check that page first. The staff can also answer questions by phone at (812) 435-2400. Many people call before visiting just to make sure they have everything they need.

One thing to keep in mind is that Evansville death records only cover deaths that occurred in Vanderburgh County. If someone died in a different Indiana county, you need to contact the health department in that county instead. The county of death is what matters, not where the person lived. This trips people up sometimes, especially when a death takes place at a hospital outside the home county.

State Resources for Evansville

The Indiana Department of Health keeps Evansville death records from 1900 forward. The state fee is $8.00 per search, which is lower than the Vanderburgh County rate. Additional copies in the same order cost $4.00 each. Mail orders use State Form 49606, which you can download from the state order page. Send the form with payment to P.O. Box 7125, Indianapolis, IN 46206-7125. Allow two weeks for delivery and then 10 to 15 business days for processing.

The IDOH death information page lays out the full process for requesting death records at the state level. The local health department map helps you find the right county office if the death happened somewhere other than Evansville. Under IC 5-14-3, Indiana supports public access to government records, though death certificates still carry eligibility limits set by state law.

The Vanderburgh County Health Department website shown above is the main resource for all Evansville death record requests. Check it for current hours and any changes to fees or procedures.