Lorain County Birth Records

To find Lorain County birth records online use the state Birth Records Archive. Below is a resource to access archived birth records. To search, enter identifying details such as a first and/or last name and submit. Then select a record to view birth details like date of birth, place of birth, and parent names.

If you have trouble searching for birth records in Lorain County, call the state or county archive organization for help.

Ohio State Archive
Address: 800 E. 17th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43211
Phone: (614) 297-2510

Lorain County Birth Records Office
Address: 9880 South Murray Ridge Road, Elyria, OH 44035
Phone: (440) 322-6367

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Official Lorain County Birth Records Resources

Agency & Contact	Description
Lorain County Public Health 9880 South Murray Ridge Road Elyria OH 44035 440 322 6367 or 440 244 2209	Offers birth certs for all folks born in Ohio since 1908. This Lorain County group gives fast and safe help. Each cert costs 25 bucks. A good spot for health docs and help.
Ohio Dept of Health Vital Stats 246 North High Street Columbus OH 43215 614 466 2531 VS.Issuance@odh.ohio.gov	State group for birth certs from late 1908 to now. Gives full legal copies and also stillbirth docs. Best for full reach in all of Ohio, not just Lorain County.
Lorain City Health Dept 1144 West Erie Ave Lorain OH 44052 440 204 2300	This Lorain-based health site helps with birth certs for those born in the state. Also gives shots and health tests.
Elyria City Health District 202 Chestnut Street Elyria OH 44035 440 322 6367	Helps Elyria folk get birth and death docs. A strong pick for Lorain County needs. Gives shots and runs health drives too.
Amherst Clerk of Courts 206 South Main Street Suite 2 Amherst OH 44001 440 988 2420	Amherst town place to get public docs. They may help with birth info if tied to the court. Good for town needs.
Avon Clerk of Courts 36080 Chester Road Avon OH 44011 440 937 7800	Avon folk can ask here for town docs. For birth info, they can link you to the right place in Lorain County.
North Ridgeville City Hall 7307 Avon Belden Road North Ridgeville OH 44039 440 353 0819	Gives public files by law for folks in Ridgeville. May help guide where to go for birth docs in Lorain County.
Sheffield Lake City Hall 609 Harris Road Sheffield Lake OH 44054 440 949 7141	Small town hall that helps with local files and can guide on birth info help. Great for town folk.
Vermilion City Hall 5511 Liberty Ave Vermilion OH 44089 440 204 2400	Offers aid on town docs and birth help links. Handy for east side Lorain County folks.
Oberlin City Clerk 85 South Main Street Oberlin OH 44074 440 775 1531	Keeps town docs and can guide to Lorain County birth file help. Good for Oberlin folks who need birth proof.