LaPorte County Health Department phone, offices, vaccines, WIC and public-health services
La Porte County Health Department serves residents from offices in La Porte and Michigan City. The department handles nursing services, vaccines, STD/HIV and TB services, vital records, environmental health, food protection, septic permitting, public-health education, emergency preparedness and drinking-water laboratory services.
The main La Porte office is at 809 State Street, Suite 401A. If you are coming from Michigan City, Westville, Kingsford Heights, Rolling Prairie, Wanatah or another part of the county, check which branch handles your service before driving in.
What does La Porte County Health Department help with?
The La Porte County Health Department is the county public-health agency for La Porte County, Indiana. Its La Porte office handles the broadest mix of services, including nursing, environmental health, food protection, vital records, water testing, public-health education and emergency preparedness.
Child and adult immunizations, pregnancy testing, blood profiles, confidential STD services, HIV testing, TB testing and related nursing services are available by program rules.
Local Vital Records issues La Porte County birth and death certificates and handles certain paternity, correction and genealogy requests.
Food establishments, septic systems, water testing, home-based vendors and other environmental-health issues are handled through the county department.
La Porte and Michigan City Health Department offices
The county operates two health department locations. The La Porte office handles nursing, vital records, environmental health/food, drinking-water laboratory work, preparedness and public-health education. The Michigan City branch provides nursing and vital-record services.
| Office | Contact | Services / note |
|---|---|---|
| La Porte office | 809 State Street, Suite 401A, La Porte, IN 46350 | Main county location for nursing, vital records, food/environmental health, water lab, education and preparedness. |
| La Porte phone | 219-326-6808 ext. 2200 or 219-325-5563 | Best starting point when you are unsure which division handles your request. |
| Michigan City office | 302 West 8th Street, Suite 4, Michigan City, IN 46360 | County contact page currently lists nursing and vital-record access through this branch. |
| Michigan City phone | 219-874-5611 ext. 7780 or 219-809-0515 | Call before visiting because county pages have shown branch-location changes over time. |
| lphealth@laportecounty.org | Use for non-urgent general questions; do not email sensitive health or payment information unless instructed. | |
| Hours | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM | Individual clinics, labs and sample-acceptance windows can be shorter. |
La Porte County Health Department services in 2026
The county’s service mix spans personal healthcare, disease prevention, records and property/business regulation. That makes it especially important to ask for the correct division instead of simply asking for “the health department.”
The nursing division offers adult immunizations. Appointment availability, coverage and current vaccine cost should be confirmed before arrival.
Children ages 0–18 can receive childhood immunizations by appointment under the county’s current nursing program rules.
Pregnancy testing is listed among local nursing services. Call for appointment and fee information.
The nursing page lists a confidential STD clinic and HIV testing. Ask staff about testing days, consent and current charges.
Tuberculosis testing is available through nursing services. Confirm placement and return-reading timing before scheduling.
The department provides blood-profile and related nursing laboratory services. Current test menu and fees should be checked directly.
Birth, death, paternity, correction and genealogy-related services are handled by the county Vital Records division.
Food businesses, onsite sewage, septic permits, inspections, home-based vendors and environmental complaints are routed through environmental-health staff.
The county operates a drinking-water lab for bacteria and selected chemical screening, including property-transfer testing.
Vaccines, shot records and MyVaxIndiana
La Porte County provides childhood and adult vaccination services. The nursing division currently says childhood immunizations for ages 0–18 are by appointment, and the clinic can serve Medicaid, Medicare, uninsured, underinsured and insured patients under applicable program and insurance rules.
Use 219-326-6808 or the Indiana MyVisit appointment portal. Tell staff the vaccine needed, patient age and insurance status.
The county specifically asks patients to bring their Medicaid or insurance card for applicable services.
Existing records help staff determine what doses are due and can prevent unnecessary duplication.
Indiana allows residents to obtain immunization records online through MyVaxIndiana. The county nursing page also links residents to that system.
The county nursing page currently lists a $1 replacement copy fee and small per-shot/family record fees. Confirm the exact current charge before requesting a printed replacement.
The nursing page currently lists TB testing with a published fee. Because clinical charges can change, confirm the current 2026 amount when booking.
LaPorte County WIC locations, phones and 2026 eligibility
WIC is a separate program location from the main county Health Department office. Indiana lists one WIC clinic in La Porte and another in Michigan City.
| WIC clinic | Phone & address | Current hours |
|---|---|---|
| LaPorte County WIC | 1719 State Street, Suite LM, La Porte, IN 46350 · 219-326-7565 | Monday 10:30 AM–7:00 PM; Tuesday–Friday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM |
| Michigan City WIC | 301 W. Homer Street, Michigan City, IN 46360 · 219-879-3025 | Monday 10:30 AM–7:00 PM; Tuesday–Friday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM |
Indiana WIC serves pregnant people, breastfeeding people through the baby’s first birthday, non-breastfeeding postpartum people for up to six months, infants and children through age four.
Applicants must live in Indiana, meet income rules and be determined at nutritional risk. Medicaid, SNAP or TANF participation can establish income eligibility.
| Household size | 2026 annual limit | Monthly limit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $29,526 | $2,461 |
| 2 | $40,034 | $3,337 |
| 3 | $50,542 | $4,212 |
| 4 | $61,050 | $5,088 |
Birth certificates, death certificates and paternity records
La Porte County Vital Records maintains county birth and death records dating to 1882. Local birth certificates are issued for people born in La Porte County, and death certificates are available when the death occurred in La Porte County.
| Record | Current local fee | Important requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Birth certificate | $15 per copy | Applicant generally must be 18+; access restrictions apply for a minor’s record and photo ID is required. |
| Death certificate | $15 | Requester must have a direct interest; death must have occurred in La Porte County. |
| Paternity affidavit | $35 | Both parents may need to appear with identification and required documents depending on the case. |
| Correction affidavit | $35 | Only certain birth-record corrections can be handled administratively. |
| Genealogy record | $5 | Used for records more than 99 years old; genealogy copies are not certified. |
Childhood and pregnancy lead testing
Indiana’s Lead & Healthy Homes program currently lists La Porte County Health Department as a local capillary lead-testing site for children from 6 months through 6 years of age and for pregnant people.
Testing is by appointment only. Call 219-326-6808 ext. 2200 before visiting.
The state page lists 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, but appointment availability may be narrower.
Septic permits and onsite sewage in La Porte County
La Porte County Health Department handles residential onsite sewage-system permitting and related environmental-health review. The county provides a specific Residential On-Site Sewage System application.
Have the property address, parcel/reference number and applicant contact information ready.
New systems, replacement systems, repairs and property-development changes may follow different review steps.
Do not assume a property is suitable for a particular septic design until the Health Department has reviewed the required information.
Ask exactly when county staff must inspect the installation before covering or completing regulated work.
Restaurant permits, food inspections and 2026 ServSafe testing
Businesses opening a food establishment or making major renovations must submit plans and a menu for review before implementation. La Porte County also licenses food establishments, investigates complaints and requires responses to inspection findings.
The county currently publishes annual retail food license fees ranging from $175 to $325 depending on the establishment category.
The official Food Services page lists a $200 probation fee before a new establishment opens.
Operators currently have 10 days to respond to an inspection and document corrections to procedures, storage, cooling, cleaning and similar issues.
| 2026 ServSafe Manager exam | Official county date |
|---|---|
| Spring | April 15, 2026 |
| Early summer | June 17, 2026 |
| Late summer | August 19, 2026 |
| Fall | October 21, 2026 |
| Winter | December 9, 2026 |
Well-water, property-transfer and pool testing
La Porte County operates a local drinking-water laboratory. Samples have strict acceptance hours, collection instructions and holding times, so do not collect a sample until you have the correct county bottle and instructions.
| Test | Current fee | Sample window |
|---|---|---|
| Total coliform bacteria | $25 | Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM–3:00 PM |
| Pool / spa / wading water | $32 | Monday–Wednesday, 8:00 AM–2:00 PM |
| Surface water | $39 | Mon–Wed 8:00 AM–3:00 PM; Thu until 2:00 PM |
| Property transfer / new well | $75 | Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM–3:00 PM |
| Pre-1973 property-transfer package with lead | $98 | Follow county property-transfer instructions |
| Nitrate | $32 | Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM–3:00 PM |
What to bring to La Porte County Health Department
Each division needs different information. Calling first is especially useful if you are coming from outside La Porte or Michigan City.
Map to La Porte County Health Department
The main Health Department is in the county government complex area at 809 State Street in La Porte. Use the official contact page for the Michigan City branch because that location has changed across county materials over time.
Official La Porte County and Indiana health links
Use these official pages for current appointments, fees, forms and service changes. Health, WIC, food and environmental rules can change during the year.
LaPorte County Health Department FAQs
What is the LaPorte County Health Department phone number?
The main La Porte office can be reached at 219-326-6808 ext. 2200 or 219-325-5563. The Michigan City branch can be reached at 219-874-5611 ext. 7780 or 219-809-0515.
Where is the main La Porte County Health Department office?
The main office is at 809 State Street, Suite 401A, La Porte, Indiana 46350.
What are La Porte County Health Department hours?
The county lists general office hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Individual clinic, laboratory and sample-acceptance windows can be shorter.
Does La Porte County Health Department give vaccines?
Yes. The Nursing Services division offers childhood and adult immunizations. Childhood vaccines are currently by appointment, and patients should bring applicable Medicaid or insurance cards.
How do I get my Indiana immunization record?
Indiana provides immunization-record access through MyVaxIndiana. The La Porte County nursing page links residents to that state system.
Where is LaPorte County WIC?
The LaPorte County WIC Program is listed at 1719 State Street, Suite LM, La Porte, with phone 219-326-7565. A separate Michigan City WIC clinic is at 301 W. Homer Street with phone 219-879-3025.
Can I get a birth certificate from La Porte County Health Department?
Yes, for eligible requests involving a person born in La Porte County. The county currently lists a fee of $15 per certified birth certificate and requires identification.
How much is a La Porte County death certificate?
The county Vital Records page currently lists death certificates at $15. The death must have occurred in La Porte County and the requester must have a direct interest.
Who handles septic permits in La Porte County?
La Porte County Health Department handles residential onsite sewage and septic-system permitting through its environmental-health functions. Call the La Porte office before beginning regulated work.
Does La Porte County test private well water?
Yes. The county operates a drinking-water laboratory offering bacteria and selected chemical testing, including property-transfer and new-well testing. Samples have specific collection and acceptance requirements.