Fishers Death Records Search

Fishers death records are handled by two different offices depending on when the death occurred. The Fishers Health Department manages records for deaths after April 24, 2020, while the Hamilton County Health Department holds earlier records. As one of the fastest growing cities in Indiana with over 102,000 people, Fishers set up its own city health department in 2020 to better serve residents. You can search for and order death certificates through the city, the county office, or online services.

Fishers Health Department Records

The Fishers Health Department started operating on April 24, 2020. It was the first city-operated health department created in Indiana in decades. Before that date, all vital records for Fishers went through the Hamilton County Health Department in Noblesville. Now, for any death that happened in Fishers after April 24, 2020, the Fishers Health Department is the local registrar. This split in records is something you need to know when searching for a death certificate in Fishers.

The Fishers Health Department is at 3 Municipal Drive, right next to Fishers City Hall. You can visit in person to request a death certificate. Bring a photo ID and fill out the request form. The fee is $15 per certified copy. Staff can process your request the same day for records they have on file. The office is open during regular business hours Monday through Friday. If you are not sure whether the death falls under the Fishers office or the Hamilton County office, the staff can help you figure that out. They work closely with the county health department and can point you in the right direction.

Note: For deaths in Fishers before April 24, 2020, you must contact the Hamilton County Health Department in Noblesville.

Hamilton County Death Records

The Hamilton County Health Department handles death records for Fishers deaths that occurred before April 24, 2020. Their office is at 18030 Foundation Drive in Noblesville, about a 15-minute drive north from central Fishers. Hamilton County has records going back to 1882. For older records or deaths that predate the Fishers Health Department, this is where you go. The same $15 fee applies for a certified copy.

Hamilton County also offers online ordering through their Permitium portal. This online system lets you request death certificates with a credit or debit card. It is a convenient option for people who cannot visit either office in person. The county office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM. Walk-in service works the same way as at the Fishers office. Bring your ID, fill out the form, and pay the fee. Staff in Noblesville handle requests from all of Hamilton County, so wait times may be a bit longer during busy periods.

If you are searching for a Fishers death record and you are not sure of the date, try calling the Fishers office first. They can check their system and let you know if they have it. If the death was before 2020, they will tell you to contact Hamilton County. Having a rough idea of when the death happened saves you from visiting the wrong office.

Fishers Health Department Portal

The Fishers Health Department website explains how to request birth and death certificates from the city office.

Visit this page for current details on fees, forms, and the process for getting a death certificate from Fishers.

Indiana State Death Records

The Indiana Department of Health keeps a central copy of every death certificate filed in Indiana. Fishers residents can request records from the state by mail using Form 49606. The state office is useful if you need records from more than one county or if you prefer not to deal with the local offices. State processing takes longer, usually three to four weeks by mail.

You can also order through VitalChek for Fishers death certificates. VitalChek adds a service fee on top of the base cost. The order is routed to the appropriate office for processing. For most Fishers residents, the city health department or the Hamilton County Permitium portal are the cheaper and faster options.

Fishers Death Record Regulations

Death records in Fishers are governed by Indiana state law. Under Indiana Code 16-37-1-10, vital records are public. Anyone can request a death certificate by paying the fee and filling out the form. Certified copies have the official seal and work for legal purposes. The law applies the same way whether you get the record from the Fishers Health Department or the Hamilton County office.

Indiana Code Title 16, Article 37 requires deaths to be reported within 72 hours. The funeral home files the certificate with the local registrar. For recent Fishers deaths, that registrar is the Fishers Health Department. They keep the original and send a copy to the state. Both offices can then issue certified copies. Fishers families dealing with estate or insurance matters need certified copies with the seal.

Hamilton County Death Records

Fishers is in Hamilton County. Death records are split between the Fishers Health Department and the Hamilton County Health Department based on the date of death. For the full county page with details on all Hamilton County communities, see the link below.

View Hamilton County Death Records

Nearby Cities

These cities are close to Fishers and also in the Hamilton County area or neighboring counties. Each has its own page with details on where to get death records.