CT Department of Public Health phone, local health departments, vital records, CT WiZ, WIC, licensing and complaints
The official state agency is the Connecticut Department of Public Health, often called CT DPH. Many users search “CT Department of Health,” but the correct service may be DPH, a town health department, a regional health district, a town vital-records office, CT WiZ, WIC, licensing, Food Protection, or Facility Licensing.
This guide helps you choose the right official route before calling, ordering records, filing a complaint, checking a license, requesting an immunization record, or visiting 410 Capitol Avenue in Hartford.
Choose the Connecticut public-health service you need
Select your task below. This does not replace official DPH staff, but it helps route users to the right official program instead of guessing.
Call 860-509-8000 or use the official CT DPH contact directory. For faster help, use a direct program route when you know the service.
Connecticut Department of Public Health quick answer
The main CT Department of Public Health phone number is 860-509-8000. The main DPH address is 410 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06134. General questions can use ask.dph@ct.gov when email is appropriate.
Use direct program contacts when you know the need: Vital Records 860-509-7700, Immunizations / CT WiZ 860-509-7929, WIC 800-741-2142, Practitioner Licensing 860-509-7603, Facility Licensing 860-509-7400, Food Protection 860-509-7297, and Drinking Water 860-509-7333.
For town-level food complaints, local permits, local septic questions, nuisance complaints, local inspections and many restaurant issues, start with the local health department or regional health district for the town involved.
Official verification before using this CT DPH guide
Updated for publication on June 26, 2026.
This page was rebuilt using official Connecticut DPH pages for the main DPH homepage, contact directory, local health agency finder, Office of Local Health Administration, vital records, birth certificates, CT WiZ, immunizations, WIC, Food Protection and licensing/complaint routing.
Public-health phone numbers, vital-record fees, WIC appointment rules, CT WiZ access, practitioner renewal steps, local health district coverage, facility complaint procedures and local food-permit requirements can change. Always verify final details on the official CT.gov page before paying, mailing documents, filing a complaint or visiting.
What this CT Department of Public Health guide covers
CT Department of Public Health phone numbers by service
The fastest route depends on the service. Use the table before calling because local health departments, town vital-record offices, CT WiZ, WIC, Food Protection, facility licensing and practitioner licensing do different work.
| Need | Best phone or official route | Use it for | Prepare before calling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main DPH / after-hours public health emergency | 860-509-8000 | General DPH routing and after-hours, weekend or holiday public-health emergency reporting. | Town, exact issue, immediate risk, callback number and program if known. |
| General questions | ask.dph@ct.gov | Non-urgent general questions when email is appropriate. | Do not include sensitive identity, medical or payment details unless instructed by official secure channel. |
| Vital Records | 860-509-7700 | Birth, death, marriage, civil union and vital-record questions. | Record type, event town, date, name, ID, eligibility and copy type. |
| Parentage Program | 860-509-7958 | Parentage-related vital records questions. | Record details, parentage question, legal documents and contact details. |
| CT WiZ / Immunizations | 860-509-7929 | Immunization records, CT WiZ help, school immunization questions and missing record support. | Name, date of birth, vaccination location, provider/pharmacy and proof-of-ID question. |
| WIC | 800-741-2142 860-509-8084 | State WIC Office help and local WIC agency routing. | Town, pregnancy/child details, income/program proof and appointment need. |
| Practitioner Licensing | 860-509-7603 | Health care practitioner licensing, renewal and credential questions. | Profession, license number if known, application/renewal issue and deadline. |
| Practitioner complaint form | 860-509-7552 | Requesting a practitioner complaint form by mail. | Practitioner name, license type, incident dates and complaint facts. |
| Facility Licensing and Investigations | 860-509-7400 | Health care facility licensing, inspections, surveys and complaints. | Facility name, address, patient/resident details if appropriate, dates and safety risk. |
| Toll-free complaint message center | 800-842-0038 | Complaint message routing listed by CT DPH. | Facility/practitioner name, location, date, what happened and immediate danger status. |
| Food Protection | 860-509-7297 | Food Protection Program questions when local health department routing is unclear. | Town, establishment name, address, illness details or licensing question. |
| Drinking Water | 860-509-7333 | Drinking water program questions. | Water system name, town, private/public water question and emergency status. |
Connecticut Department of Health vs Connecticut Department of Public Health
Many users search “Connecticut Department of Health,” “CT Department of Health,” or “CT health department.” The official state agency name is Connecticut Department of Public Health, commonly shortened to CT DPH.
This distinction matters because “health department” can also mean a city health department, town health department, regional health district, tribal health department, local WIC agency, town vital-records office, or a different state agency.
Find your Connecticut local health department or regional health district
Connecticut local public health services are provided through local health agencies. DPH says Connecticut has 59 local health agencies serving all 169 towns. These agencies may be town or city health departments or regional health districts.
Use the official local health agency finder for restaurant complaints, local food-service licenses, septic questions, local nuisance complaints, town health permits, local inspection contacts and town-level public-health questions.
Search by official town name
Use your Connecticut town, not only a village or neighborhood name. Some places such as Winsted, Willimantic or Collinsville are part of official towns.
Open the local agency page
Check contact information, office website, phone number, inspection route and local permit instructions.
Call before visiting
Local offices may have different appointment rules, counter hours, fee schedules, food-permit processes and complaint forms.
Use DPH if local routing fails
If you cannot identify your local agency, DPH Office of Local Health Administration and the contact directory can help route you.
CT DPH Hartford office address and map
The Connecticut Department of Public Health main office is listed at 410 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06134. Do not assume every service is handled at the Hartford office counter.
Vital records, licensing, FOIA, WIC, CT WiZ, facility complaints, food complaints and local health matters each have different routes. Call or use the official page first.
Connecticut birth, death, marriage and vital-record help
Connecticut vital records can involve either the State Vital Records Office or the town vital records office. Certified copy requests may be submitted to the town where the event occurred or to the State Vital Records Office, but some records are processed faster at the town level.
For a birth on or after January 1, 2003, CT DPH says a certified copy can be requested from any town vital records office or the State Vital Records Office. For births before that date, the correct route depends on the town of birth, the mother’s residence at the time of birth, or the State Vital Records Office.
| Record need | Official route | Fee or rule to verify | Prepare before ordering |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town-issued birth, death, marriage or civil union certificate | Town vital records office. | Town-issued certificates are listed at $20 per copy. | Application, ID, event town, name, date, payment and eligibility documents if needed. |
| State-issued birth or stillbirth certificate | State Vital Records Office. | State-issued birth and stillbirth certificates are listed at $30 per copy. | Photo ID, application, legal eligibility and proof of relationship if applicable. |
| State-issued death, marriage or civil union certificate | State Vital Records Office. | Death, marriage and civil union certificates are listed at $20 per copy. | Record details, request reason, payment method and mailing address. |
| VitalChek online or phone order | VitalChek is listed by CT DPH as the approved third-party vendor. | Additional processing and shipping fees may apply. | Exact record data, card/payment, shipping address and ID/eligibility documents. |
Before requesting a Connecticut vital record
- Confirm the event happened in Connecticut.
- Choose birth, death, marriage, civil union, parentage, stillbirth or fetal death record.
- Identify the event town and date.
- Prepare government photo ID or accepted alternative ID documents.
- Prepare proof of relationship or legal eligibility if requesting someone else’s birth record.
- Use the correct payee and payment method. State requests and town requests can differ.
- Do not use random third-party record sites. Use CT.gov, town offices or the approved VitalChek route.
For broader ordering help, see our birth certificate through health department guide.
CT WiZ immunization records, vaccine history and school shot help
CT WiZ is Connecticut’s immunization information system. The CT WiZ Public Portal lets people vaccinated in Connecticut access their own immunization records, and parents or guardians can access minor children’s records.
If the portal cannot find the record, DPH says users can complete the online support form or call the Immunization Program at 860-509-7929, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. during business hours.
CT WiZ record access steps
- Try the official CT WiZ Public Portal first.
- Use the same name and birth date used when vaccinated.
- If not found, check with the provider, clinic, school or pharmacy that gave the vaccine.
- Use the CT WiZ support form for missing records or missing immunizations.
- Call 860-509-7929 if you need business-hours assistance.
Connecticut WIC phone number, local agency finder and appointment help
Connecticut WIC supports eligible families with nutrition education, breastfeeding support, healthy foods, referrals and local WIC agency services. The State WIC Office helps with program routing, but direct services are through local WIC agencies and clinics.
The State WIC Office phone is 800-741-2142. CT DPH also lists 860-509-8084 for WIC assistance. WIC offices may offer phone, video, online and in-person appointment options.
| WIC need | Best route | What to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Apply for WIC | Use the local WIC agency finder or call the State WIC Office for routing. | Pregnancy or child details, identity, address, income or program participation proof. |
| Appointment options | Ask the local WIC agency about phone, video, online or in-person appointments. | Preferred appointment type, language need, phone/email and participant names. |
| Shopping or food questions | Use WIC resources and WICShopper app guidance. | Card or benefit question, food issue, store details and product information if relevant. |
| Breastfeeding or nutrition support | Ask the local WIC agency for lactation and nutrition support options. | Baby age, feeding concern, medical referrals and urgency. |
Connecticut DPH license lookup, practitioner renewal and licensing complaints
CT DPH handles licensing and certification for many health care providers, personal care providers and facilities. Practitioner Licensing is the route for health care practitioner license applications, renewals, professional requirements and complaint questions.
The DPH contact directory lists 860-509-7603 for the Practitioner Licensing Unit and 860-509-7552 to request a practitioner complaint form by mail.
Before calling practitioner licensing
- Profession or license type.
- License number if available.
- Application or renewal date.
- Online account/login issue if relevant.
- Documents submitted and missing items.
- Complaint facts, dates and provider name if filing a complaint.
Connecticut health care facility complaints and Facility Licensing help
Facility Licensing and Investigations handles licensed health care facility licensing, inspections and investigations. The DPH contact directory lists 860-509-7400 for Facility Licensing and 800-842-0038 for the toll-free complaint message center.
| Complaint type | Use this route | Prepare before filing |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital, nursing home or licensed facility care concern | Facility Licensing and Investigations / complaint message center. | Facility name, address, patient/resident details if appropriate, date, event, staff involved and safety risk. |
| Immediate danger or emergency | Call 911 first. | Location, person at risk and emergency facts. |
| Billing or medical record dispute | Start with provider/facility patient relations, billing or records office unless a regulated care complaint exists. | Account number, bill, service date, correspondence and insurance details. |
| Licensed practitioner complaint | Practitioner Licensing / practitioner complaint form route. | Provider name, license type, incident dates, documents and outcome requested. |
Connecticut food safety, restaurant complaints and Food Protection Program help
Restaurant complaints and foodborne illness concerns commonly start with the local health department or regional health district for the town where the food establishment is located.
The CT DPH Food Protection Program lists 860-509-7297. If you are unsure of the local health department name or location, Food Protection can help route the question.
Identify the town
Food permits and restaurant complaints are local. Use the town where the restaurant, event or food establishment is located.
Contact local health first
Report illness, sanitation concerns, temporary food event questions and local food-service permits to the local health department or district.
Call Food Protection if local routing is unclear
Use 860-509-7297 when you cannot identify the local health department or need Food Protection Program guidance.
Document the facts
Save receipt, food item, date/time, symptoms, establishment name, address and people affected if reporting foodborne illness.
Drinking water, private wells, radon, lead, pools and environmental health
Environmental health questions can be state-level or local-level. CT DPH lists program contacts for Drinking Water, Private Wells, Public Pools, Radon, Lead and Healthy Homes, Environmental Health and Environmental Engineering/Sewage.
Before you call, visit, order or file with CT DPH
Use this checklist to avoid wrong-office delays, rejected records requests, duplicate complaints and unsafe form submissions.
What CT DPH may not be the right office for
CT DPH handles many public-health services, but not every health-related problem belongs to the state DPH office.
Nearby state guides: Massachusetts Department of Public Health, New York State Department of Health, and Rhode Island Department of Health.
Official Connecticut Department of Public Health links
Use these official links for final verification before paying, mailing documents, submitting forms, requesting records or filing complaints.
Connecticut Department of Public Health official websiteMain CT DPH website for programs, records, licensing, WIC, immunizations, environmental health and public-health updates. Official DPH contact directoryMain phone, after-hours public-health emergency number, program phone numbers, FOIA route and complaint contacts. Find your local health agencyTown/city health departments and regional health districts for local public-health services. Office of Local Health AdministrationConnecticut local health system information, local health agencies and health districts. How to obtain a Connecticut vital recordCertified record request routes, town vs state offices, VitalChek, processing and fee notes. Birth certificate rulesBirth certificate eligibility, ID requirements, state/town copy fees and application checklist. All about CT WiZImmunization records, CT WiZ Public Portal, missing record support and privacy information. Connecticut WICWIC program, local agency routing, nutrition, breastfeeding support and participant resources. Food Protection ProgramFoodborne illness, local health department routing and Food Protection Program contact. Food licensing and complaintsFood-service licensing and complaint routing through local health departments and Food Protection.CT Department of Public Health FAQ
What is the CT Department of Public Health phone number?
The main Connecticut Department of Public Health phone number is 860-509-8000. It is also listed for after-hours, weekend and holiday public-health emergency reporting.
Is it called Connecticut Department of Health or Department of Public Health?
The official state agency name is Connecticut Department of Public Health, commonly called CT DPH. Many users search “Connecticut Department of Health,” but CT DPH is the official agency name.
Where is CT DPH located?
The main DPH address is 410 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06134. Call before visiting because many services are handled online, by mail, through local health departments or through specific DPH programs.
How do I find my local health department in Connecticut?
Use the official DPH local health agency finder and search by town. Connecticut has town/city health departments and regional health districts serving all 169 towns.
How do I order a Connecticut birth certificate?
Use the State Vital Records Office, a town vital records office or the approved VitalChek route depending on the record. For births on or after January 1, 2003, CT DPH says a certified copy may be requested from any town vital records office or the State Vital Records Office.
How much does a Connecticut birth certificate cost?
CT DPH lists town-issued birth certificates at $20 per copy and state-issued birth certificates at $30 per copy. VitalChek orders may add processing and shipping fees.
How do I get my Connecticut immunization record?
Use the CT WiZ Public Portal if you were vaccinated in Connecticut. Parents and guardians can access minor children’s records. For help, call the Immunization Program at 860-509-7929.
What is the Connecticut WIC phone number?
The State WIC Office phone is 800-741-2142. DPH also lists 860-509-8084 for WIC assistance. Direct WIC services are provided through local WIC agencies.
How do I file a restaurant complaint in Connecticut?
Report restaurant complaints or suspected foodborne illness to the local health department or regional health district for the town where the establishment is located. If you cannot identify the local agency, call Food Protection at 860-509-7297.
How do I file a health care facility complaint in Connecticut?
Use Facility Licensing and Investigations or the complaint message center route. The DPH contact directory lists Facility Licensing at 860-509-7400 and the toll-free complaint message center at 800-842-0038. Call 911 first if someone is in immediate danger.