Allen County Health Department phone, records, vaccines, testing, permits and Fort Wayne office help
The Allen County Health Department on this page means the Allen County Department of Health in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This is not Allen County Public Health in Lima, Ohio and not the Allen County Health Department in Scottsville, Kentucky.
Use this guide to find the correct phone number, office, document checklist, fee note, official form, map, and next step before you call, visit, request a certificate, schedule vaccines, report a food complaint, or start a permit.
Choose the Allen County health service you need
Select the task that matches your situation. This tool does not book appointments or send personal information. It only points you to the safest official starting route.
Call 260-449-7561 or use the official contact page. Prepare your name, callback number, exact service, address or record involved, and deadline.
Allen County Health Department quick answer for Fort Wayne residents
The main Allen County Department of Health phone number is 260-449-7561. The administrative office is at 200 E Berry St, Suite 360, Fort Wayne, IN 46802.
The Medical Annex at 4813 New Haven Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46803 is the main clinic location for vaccines, travel health, HIV/STI services, TB services, student health, and related clinic needs. Call 260-449-7504 before visiting.
Vital Records can be reached at 260-449-7147. Food complaints use 260-449-7562 or the official complaint form. Vector Control and Healthy Homes questions use 260-449-7459.
Official verification before using this Allen County guide
Updated for publication on June 26, 2026.
This refreshed page uses official Allen County Department of Health and Indiana public-health sources for the Fort Wayne administrative office, Medical Annex, Vector Control, Vital Records, vaccine services, travel clinic, HIV/STI testing, tuberculosis, food complaints, permits, forms, fee-information pages, Healthy Homes, and lead testing routes.
Always verify current hours, appointments, vaccine supply, insurance, fees, forms, complaint routes, and permit rules on the official website before visiting, mailing, paying, or relying on a deadline.
What this Allen County Department of Health guide covers
Allen County Health Department phone numbers by service
The main number is useful, but most users get faster help by naming the exact service and using the right program route.
| Need | Phone or route | Likely location | Prepare before calling |
|---|---|---|---|
| General department help | 260-449-7561 | 200 E Berry St, Suite 360 | Name, callback number, exact service, address/record/business involved, and deadline. |
| Vaccines, travel health, STI, TB or student health | 260-449-7504 | Medical Annex, 4813 New Haven Ave | Appointment purpose, age, insurance, vaccine records, school/work forms, and deadline. |
| Immunization-specific line from Indiana directory | 260-449-7514 | Medical Annex | Exact vaccine or record needed, date of birth, prior provider, and form deadline. |
| Birth or death certificate | 260-449-7147 | Downtown administrative office | Full record name, event date, relationship, ID, payment method, and copy count. |
| Food complaint or suspected foodborne illness | 260-449-7562 or official complaint form | Environmental Health route | Business name, address, visit date/time, food eaten, symptoms, and photos if useful. |
| Food, pool, hotel, body art, septic or permit | 260-449-7561 for routing | Administrative / Environmental Services | Property or business address, permit type, parcel, plans, contractor, and project timeline. |
| Healthy Homes or Vector Control | 260-449-7459 | 2242 Carroll Road | Address, pest/vector issue, dates, standing water, photos, and callback number. |
| Life-threatening emergency | 911 | Emergency response | Location, immediate danger, symptoms, and whether the person is conscious/breathing. |
Allen County Department of Health locations, hours, parking and maps
The Allen County Department of Health has more than one location. Do not go to the downtown office for every clinic service.
Downtown administrative office map
Medical Annex map
Allen County visit and document planner
Use this checklist before visiting, calling, mailing records, filing a complaint, or starting a permit. It is designed to reduce wrong-office trips.
For statewide public-health context, see our Indiana Department of Health guide and local health department finder.
Allen County birth certificates, death certificates and Vital Records
The Allen County Department of Health issues certified birth and death certificates for births and deaths that occurred in Fort Wayne or Allen County, Indiana. If the event happened in another county or state, use the correct local or state vital-record office.
Call 260-449-7147 before visiting or mailing a request. The official page lists weekday hours of 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. for Vital Records service information.
| Record or service | Current listed fee | Important requirement | What to prepare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certified birth certificate | $20 per copy | Birth must have occurred in Fort Wayne or Allen County; eligibility and ID rules apply. | Full birth name, date of birth, place, parents’ names, relationship, ID, and payment. |
| Certified death certificate | $20 per copy | Death must have occurred in Fort Wayne or Allen County; eligibility and record-identification rules apply. | Full name, death date, place, relationship, ID, and legal/estate/insurance purpose if relevant. |
| Non-certified death certificate | $3 per copy | May not be accepted for legal, estate, insurance, or benefit purposes. | Ask whether a certified copy is required before ordering a non-certified copy. |
| Genealogy request | Use current genealogy form | Genealogy requests follow a separate policy and application route. | Names, dates, relationship, purpose, and form instructions. |
| Affidavit of paternity | Verify current filing fee | Both parents may need to be present with acceptable valid documentation. | Parent IDs, child information, appointment/filing instructions, and fee confirmation. |
Step-by-step birth or death certificate request
Confirm the event location
The birth or death must have occurred in Fort Wayne or Allen County for this local office.
Confirm your eligibility
Be ready to explain your direct and tangible interest in the record and show acceptable identification.
Gather record details
Prepare full legal name, date, place, parents’ names when relevant, relationship, and purpose.
Use the current form and fee
Do not rely on old saved forms. Confirm current application, ID, fee, payment, and mail-in instructions on the official page.
For broader certificate guidance, see our health department birth certificate guide.
Allen County medical and vaccination records
The department’s medical and vaccination records guidance points residents to MyVaxIndiana, which can provide online access to a patient’s vaccine record or a dependent’s record when the information is available in Indiana’s CHIRP immunization system.
How to look for an Indiana immunization record
- Check MyVaxIndiana using the official Indiana access process.
- Ask the doctor, pharmacy, school, previous clinic, or health department that gave the vaccines.
- Call the Medical Annex if you received vaccines there or need clinic-specific guidance.
- Verify that names, birth dates, guardian information, and spelling match the original record.
- Do not create or guess missing vaccine dates. A clinician may need to advise whether repeat vaccination is appropriate.
Routine child and adult vaccines, school shots and appointment rules
Routine child and adult vaccinations are offered by appointment through the Medical Annex. Call 260-449-7504 to confirm appointment availability, vaccine supply, insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, and any patient cost.
Vaccine appointment checklist
- Call 260-449-7504 and confirm the appointment.
- Ask whether the exact vaccine is available that day.
- Bring all available vaccine records.
- Bring insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, or Medicare Part D information if relevant.
- Bring school, college, immigration, employer, or healthcare-program paperwork.
- For a minor, confirm parent/guardian and consent requirements.
- Ask whether another dose is needed later and schedule it before leaving.
Allen County foreign travel vaccinations
The official travel vaccination page advises residents to call 260-449-7504 as soon as travel plans are confirmed. Appointments should be made at least 4–6 weeks before departure because some vaccines need more than one dose or need time to become effective.
Make the travel appointment more useful
- List every destination country, city, rural area, and border crossing.
- Know travel dates, trip length, activities, accommodation type, and itinerary.
- Bring prior vaccine records and medication list.
- Tell the clinic about health conditions, allergies, pregnancy status, immune-system issues, or special risk factors.
- Ask about vaccine cost, insurance, medication needs, and follow-up dose timing.
Allen County HIV, STI, tuberculosis and student health services
The Medical Annex is the key clinic location for several confidential and appointment-based services. Call 260-449-7504 before visiting for HIV/STI, TB, student health, or clinic routing.
| Service | Practical route | What to ask before visiting |
|---|---|---|
| HIV and STI services | Medical Annex, 4813 New Haven Ave; call 260-449-7504 | Appointment availability, tests offered, cost, Medicaid/insurance, treatment, privacy, and result process. |
| Tuberculosis services | Medical Annex; call before visiting | Skin test or blood test options, required return visit, documentation, and treatment follow-up. |
| Student Health Services | Appointment-based; call 260-449-7504 | School ID, healthcare-program forms, TB testing, vaccine proof, and current low-cost service fees. |
| Refugee and immigrant health | Use official testing/program route | Referral requirements, vaccine records, interpreter needs, and appointment documents. |
Childhood lead testing and lead exposure help
Lead exposure can come from older paint, renovation dust, soil, water plumbing, imported products, hobbies, or workplace materials brought into the home. Allen County lead-testing and lead-result routes may use different phone numbers, so confirm the right route before visiting.
Prepare for a childhood lead call
- Child’s age and date of birth.
- Current address and previous older-home addresses.
- Previous blood lead test results.
- Recent renovation, peeling paint, dust, or water-plumbing concern.
- Daycare, school, or caregiver locations.
- Pediatrician contact information.
- Known exposure from work, hobbies, pottery, spices, cosmetics, or imported products.
Allen County Environmental Health, permits, inspections and licensing
Environmental Health covers parts of the natural and built environment that may affect human health. Allen County licenses or regulates several categories, including retail food establishments, hotels and motels, public pools and spas, tattoo and body-piercing establishments, and onsite sewage systems.
Permit readiness checklist
- Identify the regulated activity: food, pool, hotel, body art, septic, or another program.
- Download the current official form. Do not reuse old contractor copies.
- Review the current fee schedule and ordinance page.
- Prepare plans, equipment details, site plans, professional reports, or property documents when required.
- Submit before opening, construction, installation, or alteration.
- Wait for required approval and inspection. Application submission alone may not authorize operation.
Restaurant complaints, foodborne illness and food-safety reports
Food complaints can be submitted online or by calling 260-449-7562. Prepare clear details so staff can identify the establishment, issue, and timeline.
Allen County septic permits, inspections and property planning
The Environmental Services Division’s Pollution Control Program issues permits and conducts inspections for new onsite sewage disposal systems. Contact the department early when buying land, building, replacing a failed system, adding bedrooms, or changing property use.
Planning workflow for a septic project
- Confirm whether public sewer is available.
- Collect property address, parcel number, owner information, and proposed construction details.
- Review current county application and fees from the official forms page.
- Arrange required site, soil, design, or professional information.
- Submit the application before construction or alteration.
- Use qualified contractors when required.
- Complete required inspections and final approval steps.
Healthy Homes, pests, mosquitoes and Vector Control
Healthy Homes resources help residents understand environmental conditions that can affect health, including pests, sanitation, housing hazards, moisture, and related household concerns. Vector Control is listed at 2242 Carroll Road with phone 260-449-7459.
| Concern | Prepare before reporting | Best next step |
|---|---|---|
| Mosquito or vector problem | Exact address, dates, standing-water details, and photos if safe. | Call Vector Control at 260-449-7459. |
| Rodents, insects or pests | Location, duration, property type, landlord actions, and visible conditions. | Review Healthy Homes and pest-control guidance. |
| Mold or moisture | Water source, affected rooms, duration, and repair history. | Use Healthy Homes guidance and address the moisture source. |
| Rental housing condition | Lease, notices, photos, dates, and exact health hazard. | Ask which city, county, code, landlord, or health route applies. |
School outreach, Health First Allen County, syringe services and naloxone training
Allen County public-health work also includes school outreach, Health First Indiana-funded local projects, syringe services, naloxone training, and community prevention programs.
Helpful public-health video reference
This official YouTube playlist is included as a public-health education resource, not as proof of current office hours, fees, or service availability.
What the Allen County Department of Health may not handle
Some needs are health-related but still belong to another agency, provider, court, benefit office, insurer, or emergency service.
For broader federal health-program context, see our HHS guide.
Emergency, crisis and urgent public-health guidance
Call 911 for severe breathing trouble, chest pain, major injury, unconsciousness, severe bleeding, overdose, immediate violence, severe allergic reaction, or another life-threatening emergency. Do not wait for a health department callback.
| Situation | Use this route |
|---|---|
| Life-threatening medical or safety emergency | Call 911. |
| Suicide, mental-health or emotional crisis | Call or text 988 in the United States. |
| Routine vaccine, test or clinic appointment | Call the Medical Annex at 260-449-7504. |
| Food establishment complaint | Call 260-449-7562 or use the official complaint form. |
| General public-health routing | Call the main office at 260-449-7561. |
Official Allen County Department of Health resources
Use these official pages for final appointment booking, applications, payments, sensitive records, complaint submission, and current legal requirements.
Official Allen County Department of Health contact pageAdministrative office, Medical Annex, Vector Control, phones, email, fax, and general hours. Indiana official local health department directory for Allen CountyState directory confirmation for Allen County local health department addresses and phone numbers. Birth and death recordsCertified birth/death certificates, non-certified death certificates, genealogy route, paternity notes, fees, and request instructions. Medical and vaccination recordsVaccine-record guidance and MyVaxIndiana / CHIRP access direction. Routine child and adult vaccinesAppointment-based vaccination help, school-shot planning, and insurance questions. Foreign travel vaccinationsTravel clinic instructions and timing guidance before departure. HIV and STI servicesConfidential appointment-based testing, screening, prevention, and clinic routing. Tuberculosis servicesTB skin tests and related Medical Annex service routing. Permits and licensingFood establishments, lodging, pools, body art, septic systems, forms, applications, and permit routing. Submit an official complaintOfficial route for food, environmental, and public-health complaint submission.Allen County Health Department FAQ
What is the Allen County Health Department phone number?
The main Allen County Department of Health phone number is 260-449-7561. The Medical Annex clinic number is 260-449-7504, Vital Records is 260-449-7147, food complaints are 260-449-7562, and Vector Control or Healthy Homes questions use 260-449-7459.
Where is the Allen County Department of Health in Fort Wayne?
The administrative office is at 200 E Berry St, Suite 360, Fort Wayne, IN 46802. The Medical Annex is at 4813 New Haven Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46803. Vector Control is listed at 2242 Carroll Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46818.
What are the Allen County Health Department hours?
The official contact and Vital Records pages list general weekday hours of 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., except Allen County government holidays. Appointment-based clinic and program hours can differ, so call before visiting.
How much is an Allen County birth certificate?
The official Birth & Death page currently lists a certified birth certificate at $20 per copy. Eligibility, identification, application, and payment requirements apply.
How much is an Allen County death certificate?
The official page currently lists a certified death certificate at $20 per copy and a non-certified death certificate at $3 per copy. A non-certified copy may not meet legal or benefit requirements.
Where do I go for vaccines in Allen County?
Routine child and adult vaccines are provided by appointment through the Medical Annex at 4813 New Haven Ave. Call 260-449-7504 to confirm availability, insurance, and appointment requirements.
How early should I schedule foreign travel vaccines?
The official travel clinic page recommends scheduling as soon as travel plans are confirmed and at least 4–6 weeks before departure. Call 260-449-7504.
How do I report a restaurant complaint in Allen County?
Call 260-449-7562 or use the official online complaint form. Prepare the establishment name, address, visit date and time, food or condition involved, and any illness timeline.
Who handles septic permits in Allen County?
The Allen County Department of Health Environmental Services Division’s Pollution Control Program issues permits and conducts inspections for new onsite sewage disposal systems. Use the official septic systems page and current forms before construction.
Is this the Allen County Health Department in Ohio?
No. This guide covers Allen County, Indiana in Fort Wayne. Allen County Public Health in Lima, Ohio and the Allen County Health Department in Scottsville, Kentucky are separate agencies.