Lake County Indiana Death Records
Birth and Death Certificates
*Please use only the link provided here. For your safety, avoid using search engines, as they may direct you to fraudulent websites. Health Department Fees Certified Birth Certificate - $20.00 Certified Death Certificate - $20.00 Paternity Affidavit - $30.00 Birth Certificate Name Change - $30.00 Birth Certificates For a person born within Lake County, a birth certificate can be obtained as follows: - In person, by visiting our Lake County...
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Health: Vital Records: Deaths
Indiana does not issue death certificates for individuals who died in another state. ... Copyright State of Indiana - All rights reserved. Find Information.
https://www.in.gov/health/vital-records/death-information/How to Find Indiana Death Records • FamilySearch
Indiana became a state on 11 December 1816. Death records were recorded by the county health office beginning in 1882, where they remained before mandatory recording with the state board of health began in January 1900. To access available information, first log into FamilySearch.
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Local Lake County, Indiana Obituaries
View Lake County obituaries on Legacy.com, the most timely and comprehensive collection of local obituaries for Lake County, Indiana.
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/local/indiana/lake-countyObituaries Lake County Public Library
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Indiana State Library: Lake County
Lake County was created in 1836 from Newton and Porter Counties. It is located on the Illinois border in northwest Indiana. The county seat is Crown Point. Selected Holdings at the Indiana State Library The following list is not complete. Further resources may be found by searching the Indiana State Library online catalog.
https://www.in.gov/library/collections-and-services/genealogy/indiana-county-research-guides/lake-county/
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Lake County, Indiana: Obituaries and Funeral Home Records
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How to Find Indiana Death Records • FamilySearch
Indiana became a state on 11 December 1816. Death records were recorded by the county health office beginning in 1882, where they remained before mandatory recording with the state board of health began in January 1900. To access available information, first log into FamilySearch. This website requires a paid subscription for full access. Some subscription websites are available for free at your local FamilySearch Center or Affiliate Library.
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Local History Lake County Public Library
Local History Recommended Resources Online Post Tribune or Gary Post Tribune Obituary Index (1921-current) Now you can quickly and easily search local obituaries when tracing your family history! Our brand new obituary search engine lets you search by name, partial name, maiden name, date, city, and age.
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Vital Records
The Vital Records Division is responsible for providing certified birth and death records for individuals who were BORN or DIED in Gary. Records may only be obtained for persons who were born or died after 1910. Proper identification is required. Birth and death records can be obtained by mail.
https://www.gary.gov/health-and-human-services/vital-records
Lake County Coroner's Office Crown Point IN Facebook
On Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 0329 hrs., a Medicolegal Death Investigation team from the Lake County Coroner’s Office were dispatched to 7600 W. 9th. Ave, Gary, IN 46406.… See more All reactions: 26 15 Like Comment Lake County Coroner's Office limited who can comment on this post.
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Lake County Government Notices and Forms 2025-26
Lake County Government is pleased to announce the availability of the 2025-26 Annual, New Hire, and Other Notices and Forms document. This important resource provides employees and their families with critical information about health insurance benefits, enrollment rights, and compliance notices required by federal and state law.
https://lakecountyin.gov/news-events/news/lake-county-government-notices-and-forms-2025-26
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