Genealogy

Genealogy Research Information

Our birth and death records here in Jefferson County Indiana start in 1882. In order for our office to do a search, a date of birth or date of death is required. If the record is located, we will in-turn forward the information contained in the record to you. Our office does charge to do a Genealogy Searches and you can download the Genealogy Fees (PDF) on this website. If a certified copy of a birth certificate is needed - the charge is $10 each or if a certified copy of a death certificate is needed - the charge is $12 each. If a non-certified copy of a birth certificate (Genealogy Information Sheet) is needed - the charge is $5 each or if a non-certified copy of a death certificate (Genealogy Information Sheet) is needed - the charge is $5 each. Fees are payable by cash, personal check or money order to the Jefferson County Health Department.

Forms

These forms are available to obtain birth and death record information for genealogy searches only.

• Genealogy Research Information (PDF)
• Genealogy Fees (PDF)

Additional Information

The Madison- Jefferson County Library is an excellent source for genealogy research.

Marriage & Divorce Records

This office does not have marriage and divorce records. Those can be obtained from:

Jefferson County Clerk’s Office
300 W Main Street
Madison, IN 47250
Phone Number: 812-265-8948