Hobart Obituary Records
Hobart obituary and death records are maintained by the Lake County Health Department, which serves this city of about 29,000 in Lake County's south end along with all other Lake County communities. Certified Hobart death certificates are available through the Lake County Vital Records Division at 2900 West 93rd Avenue, Crown Point, IN 46307. Lake County maintains death records going back to 1882 and offers in-person, mail, and online ordering options for Hobart obituary record requests.
Hobart Quick Facts
Lake County Health Vital Records Division
The Lake County Health Department at 2900 West 93rd Avenue, Crown Point, IN 46307 handles all Hobart death records. Phone: 219-755-3655 or toll-free 888-985-7536. The vital records division is the office to contact for certified death certificates and obituary-related record requests for Hobart and all Lake County communities that do not have their own city health department.
Lake County charges $20 per certified death certificate. Personal checks are not accepted. Bring cash, a money order, or a debit or credit card to the office. Funeral homes may use personal checks. For mail requests, use a money order rather than a personal check to avoid delays in processing your Hobart obituary record request.
The Lake County vital records page at lakecountyin.gov/departments/health/vital-records-division lists current fees, office hours, and the application process. Review this page before submitting any request to make sure you have the right form and the correct payment amount.
How to Request Hobart Death Records
In-person service at Crown Point is the fastest option. The Lake County office is about 15 miles from central Hobart, a manageable trip if you need the certificate the same day. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID, know the deceased person's full name and approximate death date, and bring $20 for a certified copy.
VitalChek at vitalchek.com/v/death-certificates/indiana handles online orders for Lake County death certificates. Call 866-601-0891 any time of day. VitalChek adds a processing fee on top of the $20 county rate, so the total cost will be higher than ordering in person. This option works well for requestors who cannot travel to Crown Point.
Mail requests go to 2900 West 93rd Avenue, Crown Point, IN 46307. Include a completed application, a photocopy of your photo ID, and a money order for $20. Indiana law under IC 16-37-1-11 restricts certified copies to direct-interest parties, so your application should note your relationship to the deceased. The state mail-in form, State Form 49606, is available at in.gov/health/vital-records/order-now.
Note: Lake County records cover deaths that occurred within Lake County. If a Hobart resident died in another Indiana county, contact that county's health department for the certificate.
Hobart Obituary Research and Genealogy
Hobart has a modest but well-documented local history, and obituary research for the city benefits from several Northwest Indiana resources. The Lake County Public Library system holds local newspaper archives and genealogy materials that cover Hobart and the surrounding area. The Post-Tribune and other regional papers published Hobart obituary notices for decades.
The Indiana State Library at in.gov/library/genealogy.htm holds Lake County genealogy materials including newspaper obituary indexes and microfilmed vital records. Remote access to some collections is available, so you can begin research without traveling to Indianapolis. The library can point you toward the right sources for older Hobart obituary notices from the late 1800s and early 1900s.
The Lake County Health Department vital records page is the starting point for all Hobart death certificate and obituary record requests, covering fees, hours, and the request submission process.
Indiana Legacy and Statewide Resources
The Indiana Legacy database at digital.statelib.lib.in.us/legacy is free to search and holds digitized Indiana vital records including Lake County entries. For Hobart obituary searches from the 1800s through mid-1900s, Legacy can help identify years and counties before you request a physical certificate. The search is quick and does not require a library card or account.
The Indiana Department of Health at 317-233-2700 holds the statewide vital records database. Call them if Lake County cannot fulfill your request or if you need to search multiple counties at once. The statewide database can confirm whether a record exists and which county holds the original.
Indiana Code IC 16-37-3-9 defines what information must appear on all Indiana death records. Lake County follows these standards for every Hobart death certificate it issues. Certified copies carry the county and state seal and are legally valid for all purposes including estate settlement and insurance claims.
Lake County Obituary Records
Hobart is in Lake County, and all death records for the city go through the Lake County Health Department in Crown Point. Visit the county page for the full overview of Lake County vital records resources and offices.
Nearby Cities
Other qualifying Indiana cities near Hobart in Lake County and Northwest Indiana:
- Gary - Lake County
- Hammond - Lake County
- East Chicago - Lake County
- Schererville - Lake County
- Valparaiso - Porter County