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Promoting safe choices, reducing injuries and fatalities, and building stronger communities through prevention, education and collaboration.

Online Ordering

The fastest way to obtain your records. Request birth or death certificates through our secure digital portal with expedited processing options available for all urgent needs.

In-Person Visit

Visit our office for same-day document issuance. Our staff will guide you through the application process and assist with any identification requirements or complex record searches.

Record Requirements

Identity Verification

A clear, legible copy of a current government-issued photo identification is required for all certificate requests. Accepted forms include a valid driver's license, passport, or state ID card.

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Injury Prevention Initiative

About Ohio Safe Communities

Ohio Safe Communities is a statewide, data-driven initiative focused on reducing traffic-related injuries and fatalities through collaboration among state, county, and local partners.

In FFY 2026, Ohio Safe Communities includes 44 countywide community-based programs working together to increase awareness, improve safety behaviors, and strengthen prevention efforts.

✔ Traffic Safety Education

✔ Youth Prevention Programs

✔ Community Partnerships

✔ Fatal Crash Reviews

✔ Public Awareness Campaigns

✔ Coalition Building

Program Goals

Primary Safe Communities Goals

Ohio Safe Communities focuses on reducing injuries and saving lives through education, prevention, and data-driven community strategies.

Seat Belt Usage

Impaired Driving Awareness

Motorcycle Safety

Coalition Building

Fatal Data Review

Building Safer Communities

Prevention Through Collaboration

Ohio Safe Communities works alongside schools, law enforcement, healthcare organizations, EMS, and community leaders to reduce preventable injuries and save lives.

Through outreach campaigns, educational events, and community partnerships, the initiative promotes long-term healthy and safe behaviors throughout Pickaway County.

✔ Youth & Teen Outreach

✔ Community Safety Campaigns

✔ Partnerships with Local Schools

✔ Fatal Crash Prevention Awareness

Community Outreach Programs

Education & Prevention Initiatives

Seat Belt Safety Education

Community education promoting proper seat belt usage, child passenger safety, and injury prevention awareness for drivers and passengers of all ages.

Prom Promise

School-based prevention campaigns promoting safe choices during prom season and encouraging students to avoid impaired driving.

Crown Commitment

Homecoming awareness initiative encouraging students to commit to safe choices, substance-free activities, and responsible behaviors.

Older Driver Safety

Stay Fit To Drive Program

Although older adults are among the safest drivers on Ohio roads, the risk of injury or fatal crashes increases with age due to changes in vision, physical abilities, medical conditions, and medications.

ODOT’s Stay Fit To Drive initiative provides tools, resources, and educational materials to help older Ohioans remain safe and independent while driving.