Which agency issues the certification of birth?

The state registrar or local registrar is the agency that issues the certification of birth. In Ohio, vital statistics, including birth certificates, are managed by the Ohio Department of Health. The local registrar is responsible for recording vital records at the local level, ensuring that all births occurring within their jurisdiction are documented and the necessary certificates are issued.

This process involves maintaining accurate and accessible records which are essential for various legal, identification, and statistical purposes. The function of a registrar is strictly related to the management of vital records rather than educational (like a school district), health services (like a county health department), or oversight of funeral services (like the funeral service board). Therefore, the role of the state or local registrar specifically encompasses the certification of birth.