Lake County Birth Records

To find Lake County Birth Records online, use the state’s Birth Files Archive. This tool lets you look up old birth files. Type in a first or last name, then hit search. Pick a file to see the birth date, place, and names of the mom and dad.

If you can’t find the birth file in Lake County, reach out for help. The state or county archive can guide you.

Indiana State Library
315 W Ohio St Indianapolis IN 46202
Phone: 317 232 3675

Lake County Government Center
2293 N Main St Crown Point IN 46307
Phone: 219 755 3000

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Official Lake County Birth Records Resources

Agency Information	Description
Lake County Health Department 2293 North Main Street Crown Point IN 46307 219 755 3655	The main place for birth records in Lake County. They give out birth papers for most of the area. If born in East Chicago or Gary, go to those city offices. The cost for a birth paper is ten dollars. You can ask in person or by mail. They also take online orders.
Gary Health Department 1145 West 5th Avenue Gary IN 46402 219 882 5565	This place keeps birth records for those born in Gary. They give out birth papers if you ask. Call them to learn how to get records and what they charge.
East Chicago Health Department 100 West Chicago Avenue East Chicago IN 46312 219 391 8467	If born in East Chicago, this is the place to ask for birth records. They give out birth papers. Call them for steps on how to get one and what you need to pay.
Hammond City Clerk’s Office 5925 Calumet Avenue Hammond IN 46320 219 853 6317 cityclerk@gohammond.com	The Clerk’s office may help with birth records in Hammond. Best to call first to see if they have what you need. Ask them about how to get a record and any cost.
Merrillville Clerk-Treasurer’s Office 7820 Broadway Merrillville IN 46410 219 769 3501	This office may have info on local records. If you need a birth record, reach out to them and ask how to get one.
Crown Point Clerk’s Office 101 North East Street Crown Point IN 46307 219 662 3235	The Clerk’s office might have records for those born in Crown Point. It is best to call first to ask if they can help with birth records.
Schererville Clerk-Treasurer’s Office 10 East Joliet Street Schererville IN 46375 219 322 2211	If you need birth records in Schererville, call this office to ask about the process and cost. They may help with local records.
Hobart Clerk-Treasurer’s Office 414 Main Street Hobart IN 46342 219 942 1940	The office in Hobart may have info on getting birth records. Best to check with them to see if they have what you need.
Highland Clerk-Treasurer’s Office 3333 Ridge Road Highland IN 46322 219 838 1080	This office might help with birth records in Highland. Call them to ask if they can give out birth papers.
Munster Clerk-Treasurer’s Office 1005 Ridge Road Munster IN 46321 219 836 6940	If born in Munster, this office may help with records. Reach out to them to ask how to get a birth paper and what you need.