Clark County Health Department phone, SNHD clinics, vital records, food cards, vaccines and inspection help
If you searched for the Clark County Health Department, the official local public health agency for Las Vegas and most Clark County, Nevada services is the Southern Nevada Health District, often called SNHD.
Use this guide to find the right phone number, Decatur main facility, birth or death certificate route, immunization appointment, food handler safety card, restaurant inspection search, sexual health clinic, TB clinic, septic program, Environmental Health complaint route and public records help.
What do you need from Clark County public health?
Select the service you need. This tool does not book appointments, but it points you to the correct SNHD route and avoids the common mistake of calling the wrong department.
Call 702-759-1000 for general Southern Nevada Health District routing and after-hours public health emergencies. For life-threatening emergencies, call 911 first.
Quick answer: Clark County Health Department means Southern Nevada Health District
For Clark County, Nevada, the public health agency most users need is Southern Nevada Health District. The main facility is at 280 S. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89107, and the main phone number is 702-759-1000.
SNHD handles many high-intent public health services: birth and death certificates, immunizations, Nevada WebIZ record help, food handler safety cards, restaurant inspections, Environmental Health permits, sexual health, TB, public records, passport services and public health emergency routing.
Official verification before using this Clark County guide
Updated for publication on June 26, 2026.
This guide uses official Southern Nevada Health District resources for the main facility, vital records, immunizations, food handler safety training, restaurant inspections, sexual health, septic systems, Environmental Health complaints and public health contact routing.
SNHD hours, fees, appointment rules, online portals, accepted payment methods, processing times and program availability can change. Always verify final details on the official SNHD page before visiting, paying, applying, filing a complaint or relying on a deadline.
What this Clark County Health Department guide covers
Southern Nevada Health District office facts for Clark County
| Item | Verified detail | How to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Official agency | Southern Nevada Health District | Use SNHD for Clark County, Nevada public health services. |
| Main facility | 280 S. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89107 | Use for many SNHD programs, but confirm your specific service before traveling. |
| Main phone | 702-759-1000 | Use for general routing and after-hours public health emergency contact. |
| General email | snhdpublicinformation@snhd.org | Use for general information, not urgent care or confidential clinic details. |
| Main facility hours | Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m., unless otherwise noted | Program hours may be different; verify each clinic or department. |
| TTY / relay | Nevada Relay: dial 711 | Use for relay communication access. |
| Emergency | 911 for immediate danger; 800-222-1222 for Poison Control | Do not wait for office hours for life-threatening symptoms or poisoning. |
Southern Nevada Health District phone numbers by service
SNHD is large. A birth certificate user, food employee, restaurant owner, travel vaccine user and septic contractor should not all call the same internal program.
| Need | Correct route | Prepare before calling |
|---|---|---|
| General SNHD help | 702-759-1000 | Service category, city, contact information and whether you need clinic, records or Environmental Health help. |
| After-hours public health emergency | 702-759-1000 | Explain the urgent public health issue clearly. Call 911 first for life-threatening danger. |
| Birth or death certificate | 702-759-1010; VitalRecords@snhd.org | Full name, date of event, Clark County event details, valid ID, proof of relationship if required and payment method. |
| Immunizations or travel vaccines | 702-759-0850; imms@snhd.org | Vaccine record, school or work form, travel itinerary, insurance and HMO referral if needed. |
| Sexual health, HIV, PrEP or PEP | 702-759-1700; sexualhealth@snhd.org | Exposure date, symptoms, privacy needs, insurance/Medicaid and safe callback method. |
| Tuberculosis clinic | 702-759-1370 | TB test result, referral, exposure notice, symptoms and employer/school paperwork. |
| Food Handler Safety Training Card | 702-759-1099; healthcards@snhd.org | Appointment, ID, renewal status, expiration date and employer deadline. |
| Restaurant or food establishment | 702-759-1110 | Business name, address, permit type, inspection question or complaint details. |
| Citizen complaint | 702-759-0588 | Exact location, issue, dates, photos if useful and whether the problem is ongoing. |
| Plan review | 702-759-1258 | Project type, facility address, plans, owner or contractor information and timeline. |
| Safe drinking water | 702-759-1320 | Water system name, property address, sample issue or contamination concern. |
| Septic / ISDS | 702-759-0660; septics@snhd.org | Property address, parcel details, permit type, plans, contractor and real-estate deadline. |
| Solid waste and compliance | 702-759-0600 | Facility name, waste type, permit question or complaint details. |
| Vector Control | 702-759-1633 | Address, pest/vector issue, property type and time observed. |
| Public records | 702-759-1364 | Record type, date range, subject, department and requester contact details. |
| U.S. Passport Services | 702-759-0904 | Application type, ID, photo, citizenship proof, payment method and appointment/walk-in question. |
SNHD locations, Decatur main facility and map
The main SNHD facility is at 280 S. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89107. Main facility hours are generally Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m., unless a specific program lists different hours.
Do not assume every service is available at every SNHD location. Some services are appointment-only, some have earlier check-in cutoffs, and some are offered only on selected days or at selected public health centers.
Before you call, visit, apply or pay SNHD
Clark County birth certificates and death certificates through SNHD
SNHD Vital Records handles qualifying Clark County birth and death certificate requests. Birth certificates are listed for Clark County births from 1973 to present. Birth and death certificates can be requested online, by mail or by office drop-off, but SNHD says same-day service is not offered.
Valid photo identification and proof of relationship, when required, must be included. Incomplete requests are not processed. If no record is found, a non-refundable $10 search fee may apply.
| Record need | Official route | Important user note |
|---|---|---|
| Clark County birth certificate | SNHD Birth Certificates; 702-759-1010; VitalRecords@snhd.org | Births from 1973 to present. Online, mail or drop-off. Same-day service is not offered. |
| Clark County death certificate | SNHD Death Certificates; 702-759-1010; VitalRecords@snhd.org | Qualified applicant rules apply. Online, mail or drop-off. Same-day service is not offered. |
| Mail order | SNHD Vital Records mailing route | Personal checks are not accepted. Use money order or business check when the official instructions require it. |
| Pick-up / drop-off | 280 S. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89107 | Certificates are released only to authorized requesters and may be held for a limited time after payment. |
Certificate fee planning
- First certified certificate: $38.
- Each additional copy in the same request: $25.
- Record-not-found search fee may be $10 and non-refundable.
- Third-party vendors may charge extra fees. Use official SNHD certificate pages before entering personal data or payment details.
Clark County certificate fee estimator
This estimates only the basic SNHD listed certificate-copy fee for one request. It does not include mailing, third-party, correction, legal, card or special processing fees.
One certified certificate using the listed first-certificate fee.
Immunization clinic, school shots, travel vaccines and Nevada WebIZ records
The SNHD Immunization Clinic provides routine age-appropriate vaccines, travel vaccines, seasonal flu vaccine, pneumococcal vaccines for adults 65 and older, college immunizations, child care immunization resources and immigration immunizations.
Travel vaccine appointments must be scheduled by calling 702-759-0850. SNHD also points Nevada residents to the Nevada WebIZ Public Access Portal for official immunization record access.
Bring this to a vaccine appointment
- Previous vaccine records.
- School, college, immigration, employer or travel forms.
- Insurance card and HMO referral/prescription if required.
- Parent or guardian information for minors.
- Travel itinerary for travel vaccine appointments.
- Deadline date for school, work, immigration, college or travel.
Food Handler Safety Training Card in Clark County
Food Handler Safety Training Cards are required for people employed in or operating a food establishment as defined by Nevada law. SNHD offers free training materials and testing in multiple languages.
First-time food handler card applicants must schedule an in-person testing appointment. In-person renewal applicants also schedule an appointment. Some eligible renewals may be completed online every other renewal.
| Food card item | Listed detail | Action step |
|---|---|---|
| First-time card | $25 | Study official materials, schedule appointment, bring valid ID and pass the test. |
| Renewal | $25 if not expired or expired more than two years ago | Check renewal eligibility and do not wait until employer deadline. |
| Renewal + late fee | $40 if expired within last two years | Late fee is based on when you apply/pay; failing the test does not extend expiration. |
| Duplicate or replacement | $20 | Use the official duplicate/name-change instructions. |
| Retest | $5 | If you fail, you may try again no earlier than the next day using the same method. |
Food card testing checklist
- Self-schedule testing on the official SNHD appointment page.
- Bring valid identification accepted by SNHD.
- Study the free official training book and videos.
- Know whether you are first-time, renewal, late renewal or duplicate.
- Do not bring children, family or friends into the testing area unless SNHD rules allow it.
- Do not confuse food handler card with alcohol awareness card. SNHD does not issue alcohol awareness cards.
Sexual health, HIV, PrEP, PEP, STI testing and TB
SNHD Sexual Health Clinic services include condoms, PEP, PrEP, mpox, sexual assault follow-up, and testing/treatment services such as hepatitis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, trichomonas and bacterial vaginosis.
The Sexual Health Clinic phone is 702-759-1700. SNHD lists Decatur and Fremont clinic locations with specific hours, and walk-ins for STI testing/treatment are available until capacity is reached.
Environmental Health permits, septic, water, waste and vector control
SNHD Environmental Health supports a wide range of Clark County public health programs, including food establishments, public accommodations, child care facilities, tattoo and body piercing, pools, safe drinking water, septic systems, solid waste, vector control, public accommodations and plan review.
| Need | SNHD route | Prepare before contacting |
|---|---|---|
| Food establishment | 702-759-1110 | Business name, address, permit type, inspection issue and contact information. |
| Citizen complaint | 702-759-0588 | Exact address, issue, date/time, photos if useful and whether the issue is ongoing. |
| Plan review | 702-759-1258 | Project type, plans, address, owner, contractor and timeline. |
| Safe Drinking Water | 702-759-1320 | Water system, property address, sample question or contamination concern. |
| Septic / ISDS | 702-759-0660; septics@snhd.org | Parcel, property address, septic plans, contractor, permit type and real-estate deadline. |
| Solid waste | 702-759-0600 | Facility name, waste type, disposal issue, permit question or complaint. |
| Unpermitted food vendors | 702-759-0523 | Vendor location, date, time, description and photos if appropriate. |
| Vector Control | 702-759-1633 | Address, pest/vector issue, property type and time observed. |
Restaurant inspections, food complaints and unpermitted vendors
Use the official SNHD Restaurant Inspection Search for food establishment inspection information. SNHD says inspections are posted online approximately five business days after inspection, but the record is only a snapshot of the day and time inspected.
For food establishment questions, call 702-759-1110. For citizen complaints, call 702-759-0588. For unpermitted vendors, call 702-759-0523.
How to make a useful food complaint
- Write the business name and exact address.
- Write the date and time of visit or illness.
- Describe the issue clearly: unsafe temperature, pests, sewage, illness, unpermitted vending or poor handling.
- Include food item, symptoms and number of people affected if illness occurred.
- Use urgent medical care when needed. A complaint form is not treatment.
Public records request, passport services and non-health routes
SNHD also lists public records and U.S. Passport Services at the main facility. These are not the same as Vital Records certificates or clinic medical records.
For statewide context, see our Nevada health department guide. For local office searching, use our health department near me guide.
What SNHD does not replace
Official Southern Nevada Health District links
Use these official pages for final action. Do not rely on unofficial directory pages for payments, certificates, health cards, clinic deadlines or permit instructions.
Southern Nevada Health District official websiteMain official site for SNHD services, programs, clinics, permits and public health updates. SNHD Main Facility pageOfficial Decatur address, hours, contact information, services and program phone numbers. Birth CertificatesOfficial Clark County birth certificate application, ID, processing, fee and third-party warning information. Death CertificatesOfficial Clark County death certificate request, qualified applicant, fee and processing information. Immunization ClinicOfficial vaccine appointment, travel vaccine, Nevada WebIZ record and immunization contact page. Food Handler Safety Training CardOfficial food card testing, renewal, duplicate, retest, fee and ID policy route. Sexual Health ClinicOfficial STI, HIV, PrEP, PEP, testing, treatment, cost and clinic-location information. Restaurant Inspection SearchOfficial inspection lookup for Clark County food establishments. Environmental Health complaint formOfficial route for foodborne illness and Environmental Health complaint submission. Septic / ISDS programOfficial septic system, plan review, records, permit and contact information.Clark County Health Department FAQ
What is the Clark County Health Department phone number?
For Clark County, Nevada public health services, call Southern Nevada Health District at 702-759-1000. That number is also listed for after-hours public health emergencies.
Is Clark County Health Department the same as Southern Nevada Health District?
For Las Vegas and Clark County, Nevada, most people searching “Clark County Health Department” need the Southern Nevada Health District, the local public health agency serving Southern Nevada.
Where is the main Southern Nevada Health District office?
The main facility is at 280 S. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89107. Call or check the official program page before visiting because different services have different hours and appointment rules.
How do I get a Clark County birth certificate?
Use the official SNHD Birth Certificates page or call 702-759-1010. SNHD lists Clark County births from 1973 to present and says same-day service is not offered.
How much does a Clark County birth or death certificate cost?
SNHD lists $38 for the first certified certificate and $25 for each additional copy in the same request. A non-refundable $10 search fee may apply if no record is found.
How do I schedule immunizations or travel vaccines in Clark County?
Call SNHD Immunization Clinic at 702-759-0850. Travel vaccine appointments must be scheduled by phone. Bring vaccine records, insurance and any required HMO referral or prescription.
How do I get a Nevada immunization record?
Use the Nevada WebIZ Public Access Portal. Parents or legal guardians may print official records for children through age 17, and adults 18 or older may print their own records.
How do I get a food handler card in Las Vegas or Clark County?
Use the official SNHD Food Handler Safety Training Card page. First-time applicants and in-person renewals schedule testing appointments, bring valid ID and pass the food safety test.
Where can I search Clark County restaurant inspections?
Use the official SNHD Restaurant Inspection Search. Remember that an inspection is a snapshot from the inspection date and may not show current conditions.
Does SNHD issue alcohol awareness cards?
No. SNHD states it does not issue alcohol awareness cards. A food handler safety card and alcohol awareness card are different credentials.