Vital Statistics (Birth & Death Certificates) FAQs

Q:        What are your regular business hours?  

A:         Birth and death records can be obtained by calling (216) 529-7690 Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Walk ins welcome, no appointment necessary.

Q:        Who should I make my check/money order payable to?  

A:        Make check/money order payable to the City of Lakewood. 

Q:        How far back in time do you retain birth records?  

A:        We retain some delayed certificates of birth (time range 1882-1908). A large number of these were delayed home birth filings. The recorded certificates of birth start in earnest in 1909 to current.

Q:        How far back in time do you retain death records?  

A:        We retain recorded certificates of death from 1909 to current.