Summit County Public Health

1867 W. Market Street
City of Summit
County of Akron
State of Ohio
330-923-4891

Local Office

The Summit County Public Health's Office issues certified copies of Akron birth certificates, Akron death certificates and Akron marriage records for events that occurred in Akron, Ohio. You may order copies of Akron vital records through this office or their state equivalent. Check the Ohio state page for a full list of available offices.

About Summit County Public Health

Ohio is in the Midwestern region of the United States. It was admitted into the union on March 1, 1803. It got its name from the Ohio River.

The state has a total population of 11,799,448, based on a 2020 census. This makes it the 7th most populous and 10th most densely populated state.

The main counties in Ohio are Cuyahoga County, Franklin County, Hamilton County, Summit County, and Montgomery County. The most populated cities are Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo, and Akron. Columbus is the capital and largest city in the state.

The Ohio Department of Health stores vital statistics and records in Columbus. The office has birth records since December 20, 1908, and death records that go back to January 1, 1964. Marriage and divorce records are not available. To obtain certified copies, please write to the Probate Court or the county Clerk of Courts.

Summit County Public Health Services

Birth Certificate State Fee$20
Death Certificate State Fee$20

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