Seattle-area public health phones, clinics, records and service routing
If you are in Seattle, Bellevue, Kent, Renton, Federal Way, Auburn, Kirkland, Shoreline or another King County community, the official local health department is Public Health – Seattle & King County.
The main department number can point you in the right direction, but most practical tasks use a program-specific clinic, phone or office. WIC, vaccines, birth certificates, TB care, STI testing, restaurant permits and septic questions should not all be sent to the same counter.
What “King County Health Department” means in Washington
The official agency is Public Health – Seattle & King County, also identified in the County directory as the Department of Public Health. It provides countywide disease control, immunization, community health, maternal-child health, environmental health, vital records, emergency preparedness and other public-health functions.
Seattle does not operate a separate general health department for these countywide services. Seattle residents use the same Public Health – Seattle & King County system as residents in Bellevue, Kent, Auburn, Federal Way, Renton and the rest of King County.
WIC, maternity support, reproductive-health services and other clinic programs offered at specific regional sites.
TB treatment, sexual-health care, communicable-disease questions, vaccine information and medical-record requests.
Restaurants, food permits, food worker cards, septic systems, plumbing-related public-health permitting and environmental complaints.
Main King County public health contact information
Public Health – Seattle & King County lists its main administrative office at the Chinook Building, 401 5th Avenue, Suite 1300, Seattle, WA 98104. The main public-health phone is 206-296-4600, with TTY Relay through 711.
For faster help, use a direct program line whenever you know what you need. The main line may need to transfer you if the question belongs to WIC, Vital Records, Environmental Health, TB, immunizations or a Public Health Center.
| Need | Phone / office | Use this for | Before you call |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Public Health | 206-296-4600 401 5th Ave., Suite 1300 |
Department information and routing. | Know the program or problem you are trying to reach. |
| WIC / First Steps | 206-263-9300 | WIC appointments and maternity-support location routing. | Have your ZIP code ready so staff can find a convenient site. |
| Immunization information | 206-296-4774 | Routine vaccine information and provider resources. | Know the age of the person and vaccine you are looking for. |
| Birth / death certificates | 206-837-0719 201 S Jackson St., Suite 220 |
Vital-record eligibility, ordering and correction questions. | Have the name and event details available. |
| TB Clinic | 206-744-4579 Harborview Medical Center |
King County tuberculosis clinic care. | Appointments are required. |
| Sexual Health Clinic | 206-744-3590 908 Jefferson St., 11th Floor |
HIV/STI testing and treatment, PrEP and sexual-health care. | Appointments are recommended because walk-in capacity can fill. |
| Food / Environmental Health | 206-263-9566 | Food permits, food-safety questions and environmental-health routing. | Have the facility or business address ready. |
| Septic / Eastgate Environmental Health | 206-477-8050 | Septic records, permits and environmental-health questions. | Have the property address or parcel information available. |
Which King County public-health service should you use?
Call 206-263-9300 for WIC and First Steps. Services are offered at multiple sites around King County, with some home or off-site options.
Use the County vaccine locator and immunization resources. Public Health Centers and community providers have different age, insurance and vaccine-supply rules.
Use King County Vital Records at 201 S Jackson Street. A legal certificate request is different from requesting medical records from a clinic.
Use the King County TB Clinic at Harborview. Appointments are required and routine employer/school testing may be better handled elsewhere.
Use the Public Health Sexual Health Clinic at Harborview or participating regional reproductive-health clinics.
Use Environmental Health’s Food Protection Program and Public Health Permit Center, not a neighborhood clinic.
Take the approved Washington food-safety training and exam. The County currently lists the food worker card fee as $10.
Call 206-477-8050 for King County’s on-site sewage/septic program, records and permit routing.
Use the Public Health medical-record release process for records created by a King County public-health clinic or specialty program.
Regional King County clinic contacts from Auburn to Seattle
Public Health Centers are spread through Seattle and King County. The County currently cautions that not every service is offered at every center, and appointment requirements can change by program. Call the specific site before traveling.
| Center | Address | Phone | Useful local note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Public Health Center | 901 Auburn Way N., Suite A, Auburn, WA 98002 | 206-477-0600 | WIC, First Steps and sexual/reproductive-health services are among programs offered here; service-specific hours vary. |
| Eastgate Public Health Center | 14350 SE Eastgate Way, Bellevue, WA 98007 | 206-477-8000 | Major Eastside Public Health Center; also near the Eastgate Environmental Health service route. |
| Federal Way Public Health Center | 33431 13th Place S., Federal Way, WA 98003 | 206-477-6800 | Provides WIC/First Steps and sexual/reproductive-health programs; Teen Clinic also operates here. |
| Kent Public Health Center | 25742 104th Ave SE, Kent, WA 98030 | 206-477-6950 | East Hill location serving South King County residents. |
| Renton Public Health Center | 3201 NE 7th St., Renton, WA 98056 | 206-477-0100 | Located at Renton Technical College, Building M. |
| White Center Public Health Center | 9934 8th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106 | 206-477-0000 | Serves White Center/West Seattle-area families, including WIC and First Steps. |
King County WIC appointments and maternity support
King County WIC serves eligible pregnant people, new and breastfeeding parents, infants and children younger than five. Benefits include healthy food support, nutrition education, breastfeeding help and connections to other family resources.
Public Health lists WIC and First Steps sites across the county, including Auburn, Bellevue/Eastgate, Federal Way, Kent, Renton, White Center and partner locations. Home or off-site visits may also be available.
Ask for a WIC appointment near your home, work, school or transit route.
WIC staff can tell you which identity, residency, household-income or benefit-program documents apply to your situation.
Depending on the visit, WIC may need to complete a nutrition assessment or obtain participant information.
WIC operates at County Public Health Centers and partner sites, so do not assume your appointment is at downtown Public Health headquarters.
Routine vaccines for children and uninsured adults
Public Health – Seattle & King County maintains vaccine information and current provider lists rather than directing everyone to one County clinic. For routine vaccines, start with your healthcare provider or pharmacy if you have coverage, or use the County’s current provider lists when you need public-program assistance.
Washington’s Childhood Vaccine Program provides routinely recommended vaccines at no cost for children through participating providers. An administration fee may apply, but program guidance provides protections for families who cannot afford it.
Selected Adult Vaccine Program providers offer limited vaccines at low or no cost to eligible uninsured adults. Availability is provider-specific, so call first.
Some County centers appear on current vaccine-provider lists, but vaccine type and supply vary. Do not assume every center carries every adult or child vaccine.
Birth and death certificates: office, eligibility and 2026 fees
King County Vital Records operates from the King County Customer Service Center at 201 S Jackson Street, Suite 220, Seattle, WA 98104. The Local Deputy Registrar phone is 206-837-0719.
The public counter is generally open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a 9 a.m. opening on the first Wednesday of each month. Check the official page for holiday or special schedule changes before visiting.
| Record | Base fee | Main requirement | Important ordering detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth certificate | $25 each | Proof of identity plus proof of qualifying relationship. | Mail, online/phone vendor and in-person methods have different extra fees and processing times. |
| Death certificate | $25 each | Proof of identity plus documentation showing eligibility. | Additional VitalChek, shipping or ordering charges can apply. |
| Birth certificate in person | $28.50 kiosk total currently listed | Complete ordering process at the VitalChek kiosk. | County says certificates are usually issued while you wait, often within 10-15 minutes. |
| Public Health medical record | Request-specific | Use the Public Health authorization/release process. | TB, Sexual Health, Jail Health and other programs have separate submission routes. |
Harborview TB and Sexual Health clinics use separate contacts
Two important Public Health specialty clinics operate in the Harborview Medical Center area. They are not the same clinic and they use different phone numbers, schedules and appointment rules.
The TB Clinic is in Harborview’s East Clinic wing. Current hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call 206-744-4579; appointments are required.
The clinic is at 908 Jefferson Street, 11th Floor, Seattle. Call 206-744-3590 for HIV/STI testing, treatment and other sexual-health services. Walk-ins may be accepted, but current County guidance recommends appointments because capacity is limited.
Restaurants, food businesses and the $10 food worker card
Restaurant permits, food establishment plan review and food-safety regulation are handled by Public Health’s Environmental Health Services Division. For food business questions, call 206-263-9566 and ask for the Food Protection Program or a Food Plans Examiner when appropriate.
Use the Public Health Permit Center for food business permitting and plan review. Permit fees depend on business type, seating and food-safety risk category.
The County lists the card fee as $10 after completing Washington’s approved “Do it Right, Serve it Safe!” food-safety training and test.
Use Environmental Health for unsafe food handling, sanitation and permitted-facility concerns. Give the exact business location and factual details.
King County septic records, permits and property-transfer questions
Public Health – Seattle & King County regulates on-site sewage/septic systems where properties are not served by public sewer. Environmental Health provides permitting, records, owner education and professional-certification services.
For general septic questions call 206-477-8050. For technical questions, King County lists a septic-expert voicemail at 206-477-8177; leave your name, phone number and property address or parcel number.
Start with the County’s official records/as-built resources to learn what system is documented for the property.
Ask what site evaluation, design, permit, installation and inspection requirements apply before work begins.
King County maintains resources for certified designers, installers, pumpers and on-site system maintainers.
For sales involving septic systems, determine whether an inspection or waiver applies. Public Health reviews submitted property-transfer inspection reports.
Backups, slow drains, standing water, unusual odors or persistently wet drainfield areas can signal a failing system and should be investigated promptly.
Vital records, medical records and permits are different systems
| If you need… | Start here | Do not start with… |
|---|---|---|
| Certified birth certificate | King County Vital Records | Your hospital or neighborhood Public Health Center. |
| Public Health clinic medical chart | Public Health patient-record request process | Vital Records certificate counter. |
| Harborview hospital records | Harborview/UW Medicine medical records | King County birth/death certificate desk. |
| Restaurant permit | Environmental Health / Public Health Permit Center | Public Health medical clinic. |
| WIC appointment | 206-263-9300 | Downtown Vital Records office. |
| Septic record | Environmental Health septic program | County medical-clinic reception. |
What to have ready before calling or visiting
How to reach the right King County public-health service
Decide whether you need WIC, a vaccine, a clinic, certificate, TB care, STI service, food permit, food worker card or septic help.
The 206-296-4600 main line is useful for general routing, but direct program numbers usually reduce transfers.
Ask whether the service is appointment-only, whether walk-ins are accepted and what age, insurance or program rules apply.
The Chinook Building, Public Health Centers, Harborview specialty clinics, Vital Records office and Environmental Health programs use different locations.
Clinic capacity, vaccine supply, fee schedules, permit requirements and holiday closures can change. Verify the current County page before a time-sensitive visit.
Public Health – Seattle & King County Chinook Building map
The central administrative office is at 401 5th Avenue in downtown Seattle. This map is useful for department administration, but clinic patients should use the address listed for their specific Public Health Center or specialty clinic.
Official King County public-health links
Use these government pages for the final check before submitting personal information, paying a fee, making a time-sensitive clinic trip or applying for a permit.
King County Health Department FAQs
What is the King County Health Department phone number?
Public Health – Seattle & King County’s main department phone is 206-296-4600. WIC, Vital Records, TB, Sexual Health, immunization and Environmental Health programs use separate direct numbers.
What is the official name of the King County Health Department?
The official local health department is Public Health – Seattle & King County. King County’s directory also identifies it as the Department of Public Health.
Where is Public Health – Seattle & King County located?
The central administrative office is in the Chinook Building at 401 5th Avenue, Suite 1300, Seattle, WA 98104. Clinic services are provided through Public Health Centers and specialty locations across King County.
How do I apply for WIC in King County?
Call 206-263-9300 for a WIC appointment at a nearby King County location. King County also links to the Washington State Department of Health WIC interest form for people who want to begin the application process online.
How much is a King County birth certificate in 2026?
The current base fee is $25 per certified birth certificate. Extra fees can apply depending on whether you order by mail, online, phone, rush delivery or the in-person VitalChek kiosk.
How much is a King County death certificate in 2026?
The current base fee is $25 per certified death certificate. Vendor, shipping or rush charges can apply depending on the ordering method.
Who handles restaurant permits in King County?
Public Health – Seattle & King County Environmental Health Services handles food business permits and plan review. The Food Protection phone is 206-263-9566, and online permit services are available through the Public Health Permit Center.
Who handles septic systems in King County?
Environmental Health Services manages King County’s on-site sewage/septic program. Call 206-477-8050 for general septic questions and 206-477-8177 for technical septic questions. Have the property address or parcel number ready.
Where is the King County TB Clinic?
The King County TB Clinic is in the East Clinic wing of Harborview Medical Center. Call 206-744-4579. Appointments are required.
Is Department-of-Health.org the official King County health department website?
No. Department-of-Health.org is an independent informational guide. Official services, current fees, forms, clinic schedules and permit instructions are provided through KingCounty.gov and other government websites linked on this page.