Ohio Cities
Ohio has hundreds of cities spread across 88 counties. Below are the major cities in the state. Birth certificates are handled at the county health department level, though some larger cities like Cleveland, Toledo, Canton, and Youngstown run their own vital statistics offices. Since 2010, any health department in Ohio can issue a birth certificate for any Ohio birth through the statewide electronic system. Select a city below to find out which health department handles birth records for that area, along with contact info, fees, and local resources.