Vital Records-Birth & Death Certificates

Birth and Death Records: 

*TO OBTAIN A CERTIFIED BIRTH CERTIFICATE, YOU MUST BE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
(Only birth records that occured after August 26, 2024 can be obtained)

• The person named on the record if 18 years or older
• The parent, if their name appears on the Birth Certificate as the mother or father
• An Agent having a Notarized Letter authorizing access
• A court order
• Other Legal Representative, i.e., Attorney acting on behalf of a person, a Power of Attorney, an Agent approved by the State Registrar as a Legal Representative of the child.  Written evidence of guardianship or legal representation is required.

 TO OBTAIN A CERTIFIED DEATH CERTIFICATE, YOU MUST BE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
(Only death records that occured after August 26, 2024 can be obtained)

• The informant listed on the death certificate
• The next of kin
• Someone who has a personal or property right interest in the certificate
• Executor or Administrator of the decedent’s estate

Death records are not public records.  If you are not a relative of the deceased person, a letter or document from the office or agency that needs the death certificate must accompany the request. 

Requests must be made in person at Peru City Clerk’s Office – Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (except for City holidays).  An application will be provided and must be completely filled out. Payment can be made by cash or check payable to City of Peru, or by credit card (Visa or Mastercard and subject to 3% transaction fee). Acceptable forms of identification are any of the following: