Advance Directive Form

Indiana’s Advance Directive form can be found at the bottom of this page in English or Spanish. It specifies an individual’s living and last will, instructions regarding their health care and treatment in different conditions, and healthcare proxy. It must be signed by the individual, proxy, and witnesses. Full information can be found in the official brochure.

How to Order a Death Certificate

Only people presenting direct and proven interest can obtain a death certificate in Indiana, such as immediate family members and their legal representatives.

The required application information includes:

• Deceased’s name and date of birth
• Names of deceased’s parents and maiden name of mother
• Place and date of death
• Applicant’s name and proof of relation to the deceased
• Applicant’s phone number and address
• Copy of applicant’s government-issued photo ID
• Preferred delivery method
• Number of copies required

The certificate and one certified copy cost $8. An additional copy ordered at the same time costs $4.

A filled application form can be sent to the following address:

Vital Records

Indiana State Department of Health

P.O. Box 7125

Indianapolis, IN 46206-7125

Or handed in-person to the county health department clerk.

Digital Estate Planning Law

Indiana’s SB 253 Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act authorizes an individual’s legal representative who can access and control their digital assets and communications. This bill came into effect on March 23, 2016.

Death With Dignity or Aid-in-Dying or Physician-Assisted Death

Indiana’s Committee of Public Health is currently reviewing a bill HB1074 regarding death with dignity. The bill status can be tracked here.

Organ Donation Registry

Indiana’s organ donation registry can be accessed here.

Physician Orders for Scope of Treatment (POST)

Indiana’s POST form must be completed only after a conversation with a patient or their representative. It’s necessary for patients who are at risk of a life-threatening clinical event due to a life-limiting medical condition.

Probate Laws

Information on Indiana’s legislation on a decedent’s will regarding their estate and other assets can be found in the following acts:

• Title 29: Probate
• Title 30: Trusts and Fiduciaries

Estate and Inheritance Tax

Indiana has no estate and inheritance tax for individuals dying after 2012.