Access Coshocton County Death Index

Coshocton County death index records go back to 1867 at the Probate Court. The county health department handles death certificates from 1908 to the present. The county seat is Coshocton, and that is where both offices are located. You can search the free Ohio Death Certificate Index online for Coshocton County entries from 1913 to 1944 and 1954 to 1963. The Ohio History Connection also has indexed Coshocton County records in their statewide collection.

Coshocton County Death Certificates

The Coshocton County Health Department issues death certificates for deaths that took place in Coshocton County from 1908 to now. Certified copies cost about $25 each. Cash, check, and money order are the usual payment methods. Walk-in service is available during business hours at the office in Coshocton.

For mail requests, send a letter with the full name of the person who died, date of death, your name and address, phone number, and a check or money order for the fee. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope. Processing by mail takes about a week in most cases. Ohio treats death certificates as open records under ORC Title 37, so anyone can get a copy. Social security numbers are removed from copies of deaths within the last five years unless you are a family member or estate representative.

The Ohio Department of Health keeps statewide copies of all death certificates from 1908 forward. If you cannot get through to the Coshocton County office, you can order from the state at $21.50 per certified copy. VitalChek offers online credit card ordering with extra processing and shipping fees for those who want faster delivery.

Coshocton County Death Index Before 1908

The Coshocton County Probate Court has death records from 1867 to 1908. Ohio required local death registration starting in 1867, so these are among the earliest official records. Each entry in the ledger books shows a name, date of death, age, cause, and sometimes birthplace or parents' names.

Contact the Probate Court in Coshocton to search these early records. You need to visit or write to them since there is no online access for pre-1908 records. Having the full name and approximate date of death helps the staff find what you need. FamilySearch has digitized some Coshocton County Probate Court records, though these are mostly guardianship and probate materials rather than death records. Their collections include Administrators and Guardians Dockets from 1869 to 1876, Guardians Bonds and Letters from 1869 to 1888, and Guardians Docket from 1837 to 1893. While not death records directly, they can help identify family connections and approximate time periods for further searching.

The screenshot below shows the Coshocton County government website where you can find links to county offices including the Probate Court.

The Ohio History Connection has indexed records for Coshocton County in their statewide archives. This can be helpful if the local Probate Court records are incomplete or if you want to cross-reference what you find locally with state holdings.

Search Coshocton County Death Records Online

The free Ohio Death Certificate Index covers 1913 to 1944 and 1954 to 1963. Search by name to find Coshocton County entries. Results show the county, death date, and certificate number you need to order a copy.

FamilySearch has free digital images of Ohio death certificates from 1908 to 1953. You need a free account. Their Ohio County Death Records collection spans 1840 to 2001 and may include Coshocton County entries. Not all records are indexed by name. Sometimes you have to browse through images for a specific county and year range. The Ohio Memory digital library is free and has materials from over 360 Ohio institutions. It may have Coshocton County items from local historical societies or libraries.

Coshocton County Death Index Resources

The Ohio local health districts directory can help you confirm contact details for the Coshocton County Health Department. Check before you visit or mail a request to make sure hours and fees have not changed.

Cemetery records and church records are good alternatives when official Coshocton County death records are missing or incomplete. Local chapters of the Ohio Genealogical Society often have compiled cemetery transcriptions and obituary indexes for the area. Funeral home records can also fill in gaps. If you know which funeral home handled the burial, contact them directly. For military veterans, the Ohio History Connection holds graves registration cards from the Revolutionary War through World War II. These cards show the name, death date, cause, burial place, and military service details for Coshocton County veterans.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Coshocton County. If you are not sure where a death was recorded, check nearby counties.