How to obtain a birth certificate?

I was born in Salem Ohio and am trying to obtain a copy of my birth certificate. I called the office of vital statistics at the courthouse and they said it would be $21 for the certificate and $24 to mail. I think that this is a little ridiculous. Does anyone no of a less expensive more convenient method?

How to obtain a birth certificate?
go to the County office in person
Reply:$16.50


See: http://www.odh.ohio.gov/vitalstatistics/...
Reply:I have never seen the price that high for a birth certificate and I have ordered numorous ones from different states. Average price that I have had to pay is between $9 and $15 and that includes mailing them to you. The price is more for the time to research it and make a copy and send it to you because if they find no record you still do not get a refund. The type of copy you need also determines the price, a CERTIFIED COPY that will hold up in court will cost you more than just a regular UNCERTIFIED copy. Even if you go in person they usually tell you that you can request it but it will be mailed to you. I also know if a person is alive then you will have to show some kind of ID and resaon that you need it.
Reply:If you go to the office in person, fee is usually a little less, but still won't be free. State website (see below) says fee is $16.50. It might have gone up again, to $21, and they just haven't updated their website.





Often there are offices in each major city, and maybe in middle-sized cities, where you can do this. Ohio website doesn't show this, but you could ask. If you're still living near where you were born, can probably get it locally.
Reply:Don't overnight it, then the mail will be 37 cents
Reply:Nope, that's the rate. Sorry.
Reply:Try going to your local health dept., maybe they could tell you of another way, they keep a copy of all the births. Also go to the County Clerk's office maybe they could also tell you of a way that is not so expensive. I think this is awful what they are wanting to charge you for this. I hope you have good luck in getting your birth record.

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