Warren County Birth Records
Warren County birth records are managed by the health district in Lebanon and the probate court for older files. The health district has birth certificates from 1908 to the present, while the probate court holds records going back to 1867. Births in the city of Franklin are handled by the Franklin City Health Department, not the county office. Online ordering is available with same-day processing in many cases. This page covers all the ways to search for and get birth records in Warren County, including fees, forms, and who to contact.
Warren County Birth Records at a Glance
Warren County Health District Records
The Warren County Health District Vital Statistics Division registers all births and deaths in Warren County under Ohio Revised Code Chapter 3705. The office is at 416 S. East St., Lebanon, Ohio 45036. Call 513-695-1220 for questions. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Birth records from 1908 to now are on file.
Ohio law provides for two types of birth certificates. Certified copies are legal documents used to set up identity. They come on special paper with security features. Informational copies are available to any person who asks. These print on plain white paper and say right on the face that the document cannot be used for ID or legal purposes. The Warren County Health District offers online ordering with same-day processing for most requests. Mail orders take 7 to 10 days for delivery.
Note: Records for births in the city of Franklin are at the Franklin City Health Department, not the county office.
Franklin City Health Department
The Franklin City Health Department handles birth and death records for events within the city of Franklin. The office is at 128 W. 4th St., Franklin, OH 45005. Call (937) 746-6324 for info. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, closed for lunch from noon to 1:00 PM.
Birth certificates cost $25 per certified copy. The office can issue certificates for any Ohio birth, not just Franklin. A 2.5% credit card processing fee applies if you pay by card. Online ordering is also available through their website. Death records are on file for deaths in Franklin from 1908 forward.
Warren County Birth Record Search Tools
The Warren County Probate Court records search page lets you look up historical birth and death indexes from 1867 to 1908 online.
The court makes birth indexes from 1867 to 1908 and death indexes for the same period available for public review through this portal.
Warren County Probate Court Birth Files
The Warren County Probate Court keeps birth and death records from 1867 to 1908. The court is at 900 Memorial Drive, Lebanon, OH 45036. Case indexes for births and deaths from that period are available for public review. After 1908, birth records moved to the Warren County Health District and the Franklin City Health Department.
The probate court also has marriage records starting from 1804 and handles adoption records. If you are doing genealogy work and need to trace a Warren County birth from the 1800s, the probate court is the right place to start. The court staff can help you search the indexes and get copies of the records they hold.
Ohio State Office for Warren County Births
The Ohio Department of Health maintains Warren County birth records from December 20, 1908 to now. The Bureau of Vital Statistics is at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus, OH 43228, with the public line at 614-466-2531. Order online, by mail, or walk in between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM for same-day help. The state fee is $21.50 per certified copy as of January 1, 2025. Online orders take five business days to process, and delivery runs about three weeks by USPS.
Birth Record Research in Warren County
FamilySearch has a Warren County genealogy page with digitized record collections. You can access Ohio County Births from 1841 to 2003 and the Ohio Birth Index from 1959 to 1998. Marriage records are also available for the county. FamilySearch is free to use with an account.
Under Ohio Revised Code Section 3705.24, the minimum state fee for certified copies is twelve dollars, plus a five-dollar surcharge for the state fund. Per Section 3705.23, a certified copy has the same legal standing as the original in court. It needs the issue date, the officer's signature, and the office seal. Anyone can request a birth record in Ohio.
Nearby Counties
Warren County is in southwest Ohio between Cincinnati and Dayton. These neighboring county pages may be useful:
Cities in Warren County
Warren County includes Lebanon, Mason, Springboro, Franklin, and Loveland (partly in Clermont County). None of these cities have a dedicated birth records page on this site due to population thresholds. For Warren County birth records, use the health district in Lebanon or the Franklin City Health Department for births in Franklin.