Last reviewed 2026. This guide is for the Florida Department of Health in Leon County, serving Tallahassee and Leon County, Florida. Tallahassee is a city inside Leon County; it is not a separate “Tallahassee County.”
Leon County Health Department in Tallahassee: Services, Phone Numbers, Clinics and Correct Office Routes
Most people searching for Leon County Health Department Tallahassee need the right phone number, address, clinic, WIC route, immunization appointment, birth certificate, death certificate, dental service, environmental health record, or disease-reporting contact. The official local agency is the Florida Department of Health in Leon County. The main phone number is 850-404-6300, but the best office depends on what you need.
The correct agency name is Florida Department of Health in Leon County, often shortened to DOH-Leon. It serves Tallahassee and Leon County. Do not confuse it with Leon County, Texas; the City of Tallahassee government; Leon County Schools; a private Tallahassee clinic; or the Florida Department of Health state office in another county.
- Official agency
- Florida Department of Health in Leon County
- Official website
- https://leon.floridahealth.gov/
- Main phone
- 850-404-6300
- Main email
- LeonCHD.Feed-back@FLHealth.gov
- Administrative address
- 2965 Major James Morgan Jr Way, Tallahassee, FL 32304
- Administrative hours
- Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM. Saturday and Sunday closed.
- Clinical appointments
- 850-404-6403; Roberts and Stevens, 1515 Old Bainbridge Road, Tallahassee, FL 32303
- Environmental Health
- 850-895-8360; LeonFacilities@FLHealth.gov; 2965 Major James Morgan Jr Way, Tallahassee, FL 32304
Quick answer: what the Leon County Health Department can help with
The Florida Department of Health in Leon County provides public health services for Tallahassee and the wider Leon County area. The official clinical-services page lists dental, family planning, breast and cervical cancer early detection, immunizations, school health, and WIC. The department also has Environmental Public Health programs, infectious disease services, emergency preparedness and response, certificates, and multiple service locations.
The biggest mistake is using the main phone number for every problem. The main number, 850-404-6300, is useful for general routing. But if you need a clinic appointment, the more direct number is 850-404-6403. If you need Environmental Health records or inspection reports for permitted entities, use 850-895-8360 or LeonFacilities@FLHealth.gov. If you want to apply for WIC, the official WIC application line is 800-342-3556.
Use the clinic route
For immunizations, family planning, breast and cervical health, refugee health, school health or WIC questions tied to clinic services, start with 850-404-6403.
Use the certificate path
Birth certificates are available for Florida births from 1930 forward through the Department of Health system. Death certificates are available for Florida deaths from 2009 forward through local health department routing.
Use Environmental Health
For food safety, biomedical waste, body piercing, drinking water, group care, onsite sewage, pools, tattooing, sanitary nuisances, rabies surveillance and records requests, use Environmental Public Health.
Leon County Health Department phone numbers by service
Use this routing table before calling. It keeps you from asking the immunization clinic about septic records or asking Environmental Health about a birth certificate. Public health departments are program-based, and the right program line matters more than repeating the main number.
| Need | Best official phone or route | What to say when you call |
|---|---|---|
| General DOH-Leon help | 850-404-6300 | “I live in Tallahassee or Leon County and need the correct health department program.” |
| Clinical appointments | 850-404-6403 | “I need an appointment for immunizations, family planning, WIC, school health, refugee health or another clinic service.” |
| Immunizations | 850-404-6403 | “I need a vaccine appointment and can bring a picture ID and previous immunization records.” |
| WIC application | 800-342-3556 | “I want to apply for WIC and need a certification appointment.” |
| Environmental Health records or inspection reports | 850-895-8360; LeonFacilities@FLHealth.gov | “I need records or inspection reports for an entity permitted through DOH-Leon.” |
| Environmental Health bill pay | MyFloridaEHPermit.com or Environmental Health office | “I need to pay an Environmental Health bill or fee and want to confirm the correct permit account.” |
| Dental appointments | 850-404-6450; MolarExpress@FLHealth.gov | “I need dental services for a Medicaid-eligible Florida resident from birth through age 20.” |
| Epidemiology or disease reporting | 850-404-6299; fax 850-921-9855 | “I need infectious disease reporting, epidemiology guidance, HIV/AIDS or STI program routing.” |
| Birth certificates | 850-404-6300; certificate page | “I need a Florida birth certificate from 1930 to present and want to confirm ID, fee and request method.” |
| Death certificates | 850-404-6300; certificate page | “I need a Florida death certificate from 2009 to present and want to confirm ID, eligibility and fee.” |
Best call strategy
Use one clear opening sentence. Say, “I am in Tallahassee or Leon County, Florida, and I need help with immunizations, WIC, a birth certificate, death certificate, dental care, family planning, Environmental Health records, rabies, or disease reporting.” Then give your name, callback number, and the service you need. If you are calling about a property, permit, inspection, food service location or environmental record, have the exact address ready.
Main administrative address, map and visiting tips
The administrative building for the Florida Department of Health in Leon County is listed at 2965 Major James Morgan Jr Way, Tallahassee, FL 32304. The main phone number is 850-404-6300. The administrative building is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and is closed Saturday and Sunday. Environmental Health is also listed at this address for its location page, but clinic appointments use other service locations, especially Roberts and Stevens.
Before you drive to Major James Morgan Jr Way
- Confirm whether your service is administrative, Environmental Health, clinic-based, dental, WIC, or certificate-related.
- For clinic services, call 850-404-6403 first because the clinic mailing address is Roberts and Stevens, 1515 Old Bainbridge Road.
- For Environmental Health records, call 850-895-8360 or email LeonFacilities@FLHealth.gov.
- For certificates, bring valid photo ID and the required application details.
- Do not assume every service has walk-in availability.
When this address is likely useful
- Main DOH-Leon administration and general routing.
- Environmental Health location and mailing address.
- Environmental Health bill or permit questions after official confirmation.
- Certificate requests by mail or in person when the certificate page directs you to the main office.
- Official public health contact routing.
Tallahassee clinics and Leon County service locations
The Leon County Health Department has multiple service locations. This is where many residents get stuck. A Tallahassee parent needing immunizations, a WIC applicant, a Medicaid-eligible child needing dental care, a restaurant owner needing Environmental Health help, and someone needing a birth certificate may not all use the same front door.
| Location | Address and contact | Best use |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Building | 2965 Major James Morgan Jr Way, Tallahassee, FL 32304; 850-404-6300 | General DOH-Leon administration, main contact, Environmental Health location routing, certificates by mail or in-person when directed by the certificate page. |
| Main Office – Roberts & Stevens Clinic | 1515 Old Bainbridge Road, Tallahassee, FL 32303; 850-404-6300; clinic appointments 850-404-6403 | Immunizations, refugee health and WIC services listed by the official location page. Open Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM. |
| Richardson-Lewis Health Center | 872 West Orange Ave., Tallahassee, FL 32310; 850-404-6300 | Healthy Start and WIC services listed by the official location page. Open Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM. |
| Molar Express Dental Clinic | 912 Railroad Ave., Tallahassee, FL 32310; 850-404-6450; MolarExpress@FLHealth.gov | Dr. Edward F. Zapert Dental Clinic – The Molar Express for Medicaid-eligible Florida residents from birth through age 20. |
| Environmental Health | 2965 Major James Morgan Jr Way, Tallahassee, FL 32304; 850-895-8360; LeonFacilities@FLHealth.gov | Food safety, drinking water, biomedical waste, body piercing, onsite sewage, rabies surveillance, pools, tattooing, sanitary nuisances, records and inspection reports. |
If you are going for a child’s school shots, WIC, dental care, a birth certificate, or Environmental Health inspection record, do not rely only on the main address. Call the correct program line first. In public health, the right building and the right program matter as much as the phone number.
Immunizations, school shots and travel vaccines in Leon County
The DOH-Leon immunizations page tells residents to call 850-404-6403 to schedule an appointment. It also says to bring a picture ID and all previous immunization records for each person needing services. Prior records must be available before or at the visit time. That is the detail most families underestimate: the clinic cannot make clean decisions if you arrive without prior records.
Immunization services include adult immunizations, travel immunizations, child immunizations, school attendance requirements and vaccine exemption information. If you are preparing for kindergarten, middle school, college, employment, international travel, immigration-related documentation, or a child-care deadline, start early. Vaccine timing rules, record availability, and appointment slots can turn a simple errand into a second trip.
Bring these for a vaccine visit
- Picture ID for the person or guardian when applicable.
- All previous immunization records for each person needing services.
- School, daycare, college, camp or employer vaccine forms.
- Travel itinerary if asking about international travel immunizations.
- Insurance or payment information if requested by the clinic.
Call before your deadline
- Some vaccines require spacing between doses.
- Some records may need to be requested from a former provider.
- School-year rush periods can increase appointment pressure.
- Travel immunization needs vary by destination.
- Exemption questions should be handled through the official immunization process.
- Call the appointment line. Use 850-404-6403 and say whether the appointment is for child vaccines, adult vaccines, travel immunizations, school records or exemptions.
- Collect all shot records first. Check doctors, pharmacies, prior health departments, schools, immigration files and patient portals.
- Ask which location applies. The official immunization page lists the clinic mailing address as Roberts and Stevens, 1515 Old Bainbridge Road.
- Bring forms, not screenshots only. A clean paper copy or official record can save time if the clinic needs to review dates.
- Keep the updated record. After the visit, save both a paper copy and a digital photo for school, travel, work or future medical care.
WIC in Tallahassee: food benefits, breastfeeding support and how to apply
The DOH-Leon WIC page explains that WIC is a federally funded supplemental nutrition program supporting Florida families with healthy foods, breastfeeding support, nutrition education and referrals to other services. Florida WIC clients use a WIC EBT card to purchase approved foods at authorized stores. Before shopping, clients can check their balance online or by calling 866-629-1095.
To apply for WIC, the official application page says to call toll-free 800-342-3556 and say you want to apply for WIC. You will receive a call to set an appointment for a WIC certification visit. At the certification visit, household income and medical or nutrition status are reviewed to determine eligibility. WIC is available for income-eligible pregnant and postpartum women, breastfeeding moms, and children under age five. Dads, grandparents, foster parents and anyone raising children under five can apply for support for kids in their care.
| WIC question | Best next step | What to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| I want to apply for WIC | Call 800-342-3556 and say you want to apply for WIC. | Applicant name, child or pregnancy details, income or benefit information, and contact details. |
| I already receive Medicaid, SNAP or TANF | Ask about income eligibility because the WIC page says those benefits can make you already income-eligible. | Proof of benefit status, identification and residency details. |
| I need certification | Attend the WIC certification visit after the call-back appointment is set. | Bring the child, infant or woman applying, plus income, ID and eligibility documents. |
| Where are WIC offices? | Check Roberts and Stevens Clinic and Richardson-Lewis Health Center routes before visiting. | Confirm which location your appointment uses, because WIC appears at more than one DOH-Leon location. |
Birth certificates, death certificates and VitalChek in Leon County
DOH-Leon’s certificate page explains that Florida certificates are issued through the Bureau of Vital Statistics at the Department of Health. Orders may be placed online or by phone through VitalChek, by mail, or in person. The site states that VitalChek is the only vendor recommended by the Florida Department of Health and that VitalChek fees may differ from fees charged when ordering directly through the local health department office.
For birth certificates, the official page says Florida birth certificates are available for all Florida births as far back as 1930. Requests require valid photo identification such as a driver’s license, state-issued ID, passport or military ID. Identification must be valid and not expired. For mailed requests, provide a clear, readable photocopy. The application requires the person’s full name, date of birth, county of birth, mother’s full name including maiden name, and father’s full name. The fee listed by DOH-Leon is $15 for birth certificates.
For death certificates, the official page says death certificates are available for Florida deaths from 2009 to present. Deaths prior to 2009 must be requested from the Florida Department of Health Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville or through VitalChek. A legible copy of valid ID must accompany requests. If requesting cause of death, you must be a family member or legal representative. The fee listed by DOH-Leon is $15 for a death certificate.
| Certificate need | Official detail | Practical warning |
|---|---|---|
| Florida birth certificate | Available for Florida births from 1930 to present. Listed fee: $15. | Bring valid, unexpired photo ID and complete the birth certificate application details carefully. |
| Florida death certificate | Available for Florida deaths from 2009 to present. Listed fee: $15. | Cause-of-death copies have eligibility restrictions. Bring proof if acting as family or legal representative. |
| Marriage certificate | Florida marriage certificates can only be issued for marriages occurring in Florida after June 6, 1927. | Marriage records before June 6, 1927 must be obtained from the Clerk of Court in the county where the marriage license was issued. |
| Divorce certificate | Florida divorce certificates can only be issued for divorces occurring in Florida after June 6, 1927. | Divorce records before June 6, 1927 must be obtained from the Clerk of Court in the county where the divorce was granted. |
| Online order | VitalChek is the vendor recommended by the Florida Department of Health. | VitalChek fees may be different from local health department office fees. |
Do not assume a Leon County office can print every record from every year. Florida birth records before 1930 and death records before 2009 may require the state Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville or the official online vendor route. If the record is for another state, use that state’s vital records system.
Environmental Public Health: records, inspections, permits and complaints
Environmental Public Health is the part of DOH-Leon that handles many non-clinic public health issues. The official page describes environmental public health as work that prevents and controls disease caused or impacted by the environment. Programs include biomedical waste, body piercing, drinking water, environmental health preparedness, food safety, temporary food service events, group care, lead poisoning prevention, mobile home and RV parks, onsite sewage, rabies surveillance, sanitary nuisances, sharps disposal, swimming pools and tattooing.
For Environmental Health records and inspection reports for entities permitted through the Florida Department of Health in Leon County, contact 850-895-8360 or email LeonFacilities@FLHealth.gov. Environmental Health bills and fees can be paid in person, by mail or online through MyFloridaEHPermit.com. The Environmental Health mailing address is 2965 Major James Morgan Jr Way, Tallahassee, FL 32304, and office hours are listed as 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
Use Environmental Health when you need
- Food safety or temporary food service event guidance.
- Inspection reports for permitted entities.
- Onsite sewage program information.
- Drinking water or water-quality related guidance.
- Pool, tattooing, body piercing, group care or mobile home/RV park program routing.
Before you call Environmental Health
- Write the exact property or facility address.
- Have permit, business, parcel or facility details if available.
- Know whether you need a record, bill payment, inspection report, complaint route or permit question.
- Use LeonFacilities@FLHealth.gov for records and inspection-report questions.
- Use official pages rather than copying rules from another Florida county.
Dental care, family planning, clinical care and discounted services
The DOH-Leon clinical services page states that the department provides individualized health care services to the community at an affordable rate, with discounted rates for uninsured and underinsured patients who meet eligibility requirements. It also states that services will not be denied due to inability to pay. Clinical services listed by DOH-Leon include dental, family planning, breast and cervical cancer early detection, immunizations, school health and WIC.
Dental: Dr. Edward F. Zapert Dental Clinic – The Molar Express
The dental page lists the Dr. Edward F. Zapert Dental Clinic – The Molar Express as DOH-Leon’s dental clinic for Medicaid-eligible Florida residents birth through age 20. The clinic is at 912 Railroad Ave., Tallahassee, FL 32310. Dental appointment contact is 850-404-6450 and MolarExpress@FLHealth.gov. The dental page states the center is open 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, except holidays.
Family planning
The family planning page says DOH-Leon uses a sliding scale fee schedule based on income. Services listed include physical exam, family planning education, health counseling and referrals, and pregnancy testing. Documents listed for eligibility include picture ID preferred, Social Security card, insurance card and documentation of income. For clinic appointments, use 850-404-6403.
| Clinical service | Official route | What to bring or ask |
|---|---|---|
| Dental | 850-404-6450; Molar Express, 912 Railroad Ave. | Confirm Medicaid eligibility, child’s age, guardian requirements and appointment documents. |
| Family planning | 850-404-6403; Roberts and Stevens clinic route. | Ask about sliding-scale eligibility and bring ID, Social Security card, insurance card and income documentation if applicable. |
| Breast and cervical health | Clinical services page and clinic appointment line. | Ask about eligibility, screening schedule, required records and whether a mobile mammogram event is currently scheduled. |
| Refugee health | Roberts and Stevens location lists refugee health as a service. | Ask what documents, immigration health paperwork and appointment type are required. |
Disease reporting, rabies alerts and emergency preparedness
The DOH-Leon infectious diseases section includes epidemiology, HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infections. The Epidemiology contact listed by the site is 850-404-6299, with fax 850-921-9855. Health care and laboratory providers are required to report conditions of public health importance to the Florida Department of Health.
DOH-Leon also has an Emergency Preparedness and Response program. The official page says the Office of Public Health Preparedness coordinates preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation for emergencies with potential public health or medical consequences. During activation of the Emergency Operations Center, DOH-Leon leads Emergency Support Function 8, Health and Medical, under Leon County Emergency Management structure.
For 2026, DOH-Leon issued a rabies alert in response to a confirmed rabies case in a fox last seen in the southeast Tallahassee area off Capital Circle SE. The official alert directed residents to contact Leon County Animal Control at 850-606-5400 or Tallahassee Animal Services at 850-891-2950 to remove stray animals from a neighborhood. If a person is bitten or exposed, treat it as a health and safety issue, not a routine office question.
Call 911 for a life-threatening emergency, severe allergic reaction, serious wound, severe breathing problem, suspected emergency exposure, animal attack, overdose, or immediate safety risk. Do not wait for normal office hours, a web form, or a routine public health callback when the situation is urgent.
Tallahassee and Leon County service area
DOH-Leon serves Leon County, Florida, including Tallahassee and surrounding communities. That includes residents, students, workers, families and businesses in Downtown Tallahassee, Midtown, Southwood, Frenchtown, Lake Jackson, Bradfordville, Woodville, Fort Braden, Chaires, Miccosukee, Capitola, Florida State University area, Florida A&M University area, Tallahassee State College area and unincorporated Leon County communities.
Service eligibility can depend on the program. WIC depends on income and nutrition-risk rules. Dental services at Molar Express are for Medicaid-eligible Florida residents birth through age 20. Family planning uses income-based sliding-scale eligibility. Certificates depend on Florida record type and year. Environmental Health depends on the permitted entity, property, facility or regulated activity. Do not use “I live near Tallahassee” as the only eligibility test.
What DOH-Leon does not handle
A good health department directory should stop wrong turns. Here are common mistakes to avoid.
| If you need | Do not assume | Better route |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency medical care | The health department is an emergency room. | Call 911 or seek emergency care. |
| A private doctor record | DOH-Leon holds every clinic or hospital record in Tallahassee. | Contact the doctor, hospital, pharmacy or clinic that created the record. |
| Marriage or divorce record before June 6, 1927 | The state certificate route covers older local records. | Use the Clerk of Court in the county where the marriage license was issued or divorce was granted. |
| A Leon County, Texas health department | This Tallahassee guide applies to Texas. | Use the official Texas county or regional health authority route. |
| A City of Tallahassee utility, permit or code issue | DOH-Leon handles city utilities or all local permits. | Use the City of Tallahassee or Leon County government department that owns that service, and use DOH-Leon only when a public health program applies. |
Official Leon County Health Department links
Use these official pages for final verification before visiting, paying a fee, applying for WIC, requesting records, reporting disease, or relying on office hours.
Main DOH-Leon pages
Clinical services
Certificates
Environmental health
Dental and disease
Preparedness and alerts
Leon County Health Department FAQ
What is the Leon County Health Department phone number in Tallahassee?
The main phone number for the Florida Department of Health in Leon County is 850-404-6300. For clinic appointments, call 850-404-6403. For Environmental Health records and inspection reports, call 850-895-8360.
Where is the Florida Department of Health in Leon County located?
The administrative building is at 2965 Major James Morgan Jr Way, Tallahassee, FL 32304. Clinical appointments are tied to Roberts and Stevens at 1515 Old Bainbridge Road, Tallahassee, FL 32303. WIC is also listed at Richardson-Lewis Health Center, 872 West Orange Ave., Tallahassee, FL 32310.
What are the DOH-Leon office hours?
The Administrative Building and listed clinic locations show Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, with Saturday and Sunday closed. Certificate pages list in-person or mail request hours as Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM. Always verify the specific program before visiting.
Is there a Tallahassee County Health Department?
No. Tallahassee is a city in Leon County, Florida. The official local public health agency is the Florida Department of Health in Leon County, not “Tallahassee County Health Department.”
How do I schedule immunizations in Leon County?
Call 850-404-6403 to schedule an immunization appointment. Bring a picture ID and all previous immunization records for each individual needing services. Prior records must be available before or at the visit.
How do I apply for WIC in Tallahassee?
Call toll-free 800-342-3556 and say you want to apply for WIC. The official WIC page says you will receive a call to set a WIC certification appointment. Bring the child, infant or woman applying, plus the documents needed to determine eligibility.
How much is a birth certificate in Leon County?
The DOH-Leon birth certificate page lists $15 for birth certificates. Florida birth certificates are available for Florida births from 1930 to present. Bring valid, unexpired photo identification and complete the required application details.
How much is a death certificate in Leon County?
The DOH-Leon death certificate page lists $15 for death certificates. Florida death certificates are available for Florida deaths from 2009 to present through the local health department route. Deaths before 2009 must be requested from the state Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville or through VitalChek.
Who handles Environmental Health records in Leon County?
Environmental Health records and inspection reports for entities permitted through DOH-Leon are handled through 850-895-8360 or LeonFacilities@FLHealth.gov. The Environmental Health mailing address is 2965 Major James Morgan Jr Way, Tallahassee, FL 32304.
Does Leon County Health Department offer dental services?
Yes. The Dr. Edward F. Zapert Dental Clinic – The Molar Express provides dental services to Medicaid-eligible Florida residents from birth through age 20. The clinic is at 912 Railroad Ave., Tallahassee, FL 32310. Dental appointments use 850-404-6450.
How do I contact Epidemiology or report disease concerns?
The Epidemiology contact listed by DOH-Leon is 850-404-6299, with fax 850-921-9855. Health care and laboratory providers are required to report conditions of public health importance to the Florida Department of Health.
What should I do after a possible rabies exposure in Leon County?
For urgent animal bite or exposure concerns, seek medical care or call 911 if the situation is serious. The 2026 DOH-Leon rabies alert directed residents to contact Leon County Animal Control at 850-606-5400 or Tallahassee Animal Services at 850-891-2950 to remove stray animals from neighborhoods.
Is this page for Leon County, Texas?
No. This guide is only for Leon County, Florida, including Tallahassee. If you need Leon County, Texas, use the official Texas county or state health route.
Is this the official Leon County Health Department website?
No. This is an independent guide. The official website is leon.floridahealth.gov. Always verify current hours, fees, forms and appointment rules on official pages before visiting.