Trumbull County Birth Records
Trumbull County birth records from 1908 to now are kept by the Warren City Health Department on East Market Street. Older records from 1867 to 1908 sit at the Trumbull County Archives, which holds many different county records in one location. The Archives has birth and death records indexed on cards and sorted by alphabet for that entire time period. If you need a certified copy for a legal purpose or want to dig into family history, Trumbull County gives you two main places to look. This page breaks down each office and how to get your records.
Trumbull County Birth Records at a Glance
Warren City Health Department Records
The Warren City Health Department Division of Vital Statistics handles birth and death records from December 1908 to the present. The office is at 258 East Market Street, Warren, Ohio 44481. Phone: (330) 841-2541. The department issues certified copies of birth certificates for legal and genealogy use.
All Ohio health departments can issue birth certificates for anyone born in the state from 1908 forward. So even if the person was born in another Ohio county, the Warren office can pull that record through the statewide electronic system. Fees are set by Ohio law and can change. Call ahead to get the current cost per copy. Walk-in service is available during business hours. Mail requests need a letter with the person's name, date of birth, parents' names, payment, and a self-addressed stamped envelope.
For any information requested before 1970, the Health Department may send your request to the Trumbull County Archives. The Archives staff will forward it to the right county office if they do not have it stored there.
Trumbull County Birth Certificate Resources
The Trumbull County OHGenWeb vital records page explains where to find birth records depending on the time period and which office to contact.
This page lists the Warren City Health Department and Trumbull County Archives with addresses and phone numbers.
Trumbull County Archives Birth Records
The Trumbull County Archives keeps birth and death records from 1867 to 1908. The Archives is at 185 E Market Street, Suite B, First Floor, Warren, Ohio 44481. A separate address listed is 118 High St NW, Warren, OH 44481. The Archives holds many records from various Trumbull County departments, making it a central spot for historical research.
Birth and death records from this period are indexed alphabetically on cards. That makes searching them easier than in some other Ohio counties where you have to go through unindexed ledger books. Uncertified copies are just $0.10 per page, plus you need to send a self-addressed stamped envelope for mail requests. That is one of the lowest copy fees you will find in Ohio. Marriage records are also on file from the early 1800s.
If you are looking for something before 1970 and the Health Department does not have it, the Archives is the next place to check. The staff can direct you to the right county office if the record has been moved elsewhere.
Ohio State Birth Records for Trumbull County
The Ohio Department of Health Bureau of Vital Statistics has Trumbull County birth records from December 20, 1908 forward. The state office is at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus, OH 43228. Phone: 614-466-2531. The fee is $21.50 per copy as of January 1, 2025. Online orders take about three weeks and accept major credit cards.
You can also walk in to the Columbus office for same-day service from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Under Ohio Revised Code Section 3705.24, the state sets a base fee of twelve dollars with a five-dollar surcharge for the general fund. Local offices set their own fees on top of what the state requires. Genealogy requests must go by mail.
Birth Record Research in Trumbull County
FamilySearch has a Trumbull County page with collections including Ohio County Births from 1841 to 2003 and the Ohio Birth Index from 1959 to 1998. The Trumbull County Archives holds birth records from 1867 to 1908 on indexed cards. The Ohio History Connection does not have indexed Trumbull County birth records in their archive.
The Trumbull County USGenWeb project has free transcribed vital records, cemetery listings, and census data from volunteers. These help when you want to narrow down which official records to request. Under Ohio Revised Code Section 3705.23, certified copies of birth records carry the same legal standing as the original in all Ohio courts. The copy must have the issue date, the officer's name, and the office seal to be valid.
Nearby Counties
Trumbull County is in northeast Ohio. These neighboring county pages may help your search:
Cities in Trumbull County
Trumbull County includes the city of Warren, which is the county seat, and Youngstown is nearby in Mahoning County. Warren has a dedicated page on this site.
Other communities include Niles, Girard, Cortland, and Hubbard. All use the Warren City Health Department for vital records. For births within other city limits, the Health Department can still pull the record from the statewide system.