Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What the new birth registry means for you.
  2. Is this birth certificate a legal document?
  3. Does this birth certificate include my time of birth and mother’s maiden name?
  4. Is this a long form birth certificate? How can I obtain a long form birth certificate?
  5. Can I request an Apostille seal from East Chicago?
  6. Can I come to the East Chicago Health Department office for my birth certificate?
  7. Can I get a social security card from here?
  8. Do I need an appointment to get my birth certificate?
  9. How long will the in office visit take?
  10. My child was recently born, when will the certificate be ready?
  11. I was adopted. Can I get my certificate here?
  12. What will I need to get my birth certificate?
  13. I do not have a valid driver’s license or state ID. What can I do?
  14. Is the BMV issued temp paper ID accepted?
  15. Who can pick up my birth certificate in the case I cannot pick up my own?
  16. I am recently incarcerated, recently released from incarceration, in a shelter, in an institute, or am homeless. How can I request my birth certificate?
  17. I am a social worker, shelter representative, or lawyer firm requesting a certificate for my client. What do I need?
  18. Can I call ahead for my birth certificate and can I pay over the phone?
  19. Can I request my certificate through the mail?
  20. Can I purchase my certificate online?
  21. What will my relative need to get my certificate?
  22. My name and/or other information on my birth certificate is incorrect. What can I do?
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  1. Where do I go to pick up a death certificate?
  2. What documents will I need to pick up a death certificate?
  3. When will the death certificate be ready?
  4. The information on the death certificate is incorrect. What can I do?
  5. How can I get a death certificate through the Health Department office?
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  1. How do I add a father to my child’s birth certificate?
  2. Does the affidavit include a DNA test?
  3. How do I obtain a copy of my child’s affidavit?
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  1. I am seeking an amendment on my certificate. What do I need?
  2. What documents do I need for my amendment?
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