Find Hendricks County Death Records

Hendricks County death records are maintained by the local health department in Danville, Indiana. This growing suburban county west of Indianapolis handles a large volume of vital records requests. The office on South Washington Street keeps death certificates dating back to 1882. If you need to search for a death record from Hendricks County, you can visit the Danville office, send a mail request, or use VitalChek to order online. The process is straightforward, and staff can assist with both recent and historical record searches.

Hendricks County Health Department Death Records

The Hendricks County Health Department at 355 S Washington St, Suite G30 in Danville is the official source for death records in this county. Hendricks County is one of the suburban counties ringing Indianapolis, and its population has grown fast over the past two decades. With about 175,000 residents, the health department handles a much higher volume of vital records requests than rural Indiana counties. Staff there maintain death certificates from 1882 to the present and can search by name, date, or other identifying details.

The fee for a Hendricks County death certificate is $15 per certified copy. You can get records in person at the Danville office. Bring a photo ID and the details of the death record you need. Most in-person requests are processed quickly. For people who live in the more populated parts of Hendricks County, like Plainfield or Brownsburg, the drive to Danville is not far. The county seat sits in the middle of the county, making it fairly easy to reach from most communities.

VitalChek is available for Hendricks County death records. This gives you the option to order from home without making a trip to the Danville office. VitalChek adds a service fee, but the convenience is worth it for many people. Orders placed through VitalChek go through the state system and are mailed to you once processed.

Note: Hendricks County's health department is in Suite G30, which is on the ground level of the building on South Washington Street in Danville.

Getting Death Certificates in Hendricks County

You have three main options for getting a Hendricks County death certificate. In-person visits to the Danville office are the fastest. Walk in, show your ID, provide the details, pay $15, and get your certified copy. For most records on file, this takes just a few minutes. The office handles a lot of requests, so the process is well organized.

Mail requests are the second option. Send a letter to the Hendricks County Health Department at 355 S Washington St, Suite G30, Danville, IN 46122. Include the full name of the deceased, the date of death, why you need the record, your name and return address, and your payment. Call (317) 745-9217 first to confirm the current fee and acceptable forms of payment for mail orders. Mail requests usually take one to two weeks. The office sends the certified copy once they locate the record and process your payment.

The third option is VitalChek. Go to VitalChek's Indiana page and follow the online ordering steps. You will enter the same details as a mail request, plus your credit card info. VitalChek charges a service fee on top of the base $15 cost. Orders through VitalChek for Hendricks County go through the state office. Allow two to three weeks for delivery.

State Death Records for Hendricks County

The Indiana Department of Health keeps copies of death records for all 92 counties. If you cannot reach the Danville office, you can request a Hendricks County death certificate through the state. Use Form 49606 to mail your request to Indianapolis. The state charges its own fee, which may differ from the $15 Hendricks County rate. State orders take two to four weeks by mail.

For people who live in the Indianapolis metro area, the state office downtown may actually be more convenient than the Danville location. The Indiana Department of Health accepts walk-in requests during business hours. Either way, the certified copy you get from the state has the same legal standing as one from the Hendricks County office. Both carry a raised seal and work for estate settlements, insurance claims, and court matters.

Hendricks County Death Record Laws

Indiana law governs death records in Hendricks County. Indiana Code 16-37-1-10 requires the local health officer to maintain vital records and provide copies to the public. Death certificates are public records. The law says a death must be reported within 72 hours, and the funeral home files the certificate with the local health department. In Hendricks County, filings go to the Danville office, which keeps a copy and sends one to the state.

The broader framework is in Indiana Code Title 16, Article 37. This covers all vital records in Indiana, including storage, access, and corrections. Certified copies from Hendricks County carry a raised seal and are legal proof of death. They can be used for settling estates, insurance, property transfers, and other legal matters. Given the county's large and growing population, the Danville office issues a high number of these certified copies each year.

Hendricks County Records Resources

The Hendricks County government website offers links to county services, including the health department and vital records information.

Visit this site to check current office hours, contact details, and any updates to how Hendricks County handles death record requests.

Hendricks County on the LHD Map

The Indiana Local Health Department Map shows each county health department across Indiana. Hendricks County is just west of Marion County (Indianapolis). It borders Boone County to the north, Morgan County to the south, Putnam and Montgomery counties to the west, and Marion County to the east. If a death occurred near one of these county lines, the record may be filed in a neighboring county rather than Hendricks. The LHD map helps you identify which office to call, and the Hendricks County staff at (317) 745-9217 can help sort out any confusion.

Cities in Hendricks County

Hendricks County has several growing cities and towns. Danville is the county seat. Plainfield and Brownsburg are the two largest communities in the county, and both have populations over 25,000. Other towns include Avon, Pittsboro, Lizton, and Clayton. Death records for all these communities are filed through the Hendricks County Health Department in Danville.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Hendricks County. Each has its own health department with separate death record files.