Marion County Public Health Department phone, records, WIC, immunizations, food safety, dental and housing help
The Marion County Public Health Department serves Indianapolis and Marion County, Indiana through local public health programs, not one single all-purpose office window.
Use this guide to choose the right official route for birth and death certificates, immunizations, WIC, food safety complaints, temporary food permits, environmental health, housing complaints, dental clinics, community-based care, infectious disease questions and emergency reporting.
Choose the Marion County health service you need
Select your task below. This finder does not book appointments, but it helps you avoid calling the wrong program.
Call 317.221.2000 for general routing and public health emergency reporting. For faster help, use the direct program number listed below.
Marion County Health Department phone number, address and fastest official routes
The main Marion County Public Health Department phone number is 317.221.2000. The main office is located at 3838 N. Rural Street, Indianapolis, IN 46205.
The main phone also serves as a 24/7 contact number for reporting public health emergencies and can be used to report notifiable or reportable public health conditions.
Use 317.221.2400 for Vital Records, 317.221.2122 for immunizations, 317.221.7401 for WIC, 317.221.2222 for Food and Consumer Safety, 317.221.2150 for Housing and Neighborhood Health, and 317.221.2266 for Water Quality and Hazardous Materials Management.
Official verification before using this Marion County guide
Updated for publication on June 28, 2026.
This refreshed page uses official Marion County Public Health Department pages for contact, Vital Records, Immunizations, WIC, Food and Consumer Safety, Environmental Health, Water Quality, Housing and Neighborhood Health, Dental Health, Community-Based Care and FAQ resources.
Phone numbers, office hours, vaccine schedules, WIC clinic availability, certificate fees, temporary food rules, complaint forms, dental clinic schedules and program eligibility can change. Always verify details on the official MCPHD website before visiting, paying, mailing documents, filing a complaint or relying on a deadline.
What this Marion County Health Department guide covers
Marion County Health Department phone number directory by service
Use the main switchboard only when you are not sure where to start. If you know your task, direct program numbers are usually faster.
| Need | Correct phone or route | Best first sentence | Prepare before calling |
|---|---|---|---|
| General MCPHD routing | 317.221.2000 | “I need help finding the correct Marion County public health program.” | ZIP code, service needed, deadline and callback number. |
| Birth or death certificates | 317.221.2400 | “I need a Marion County, Indiana birth or death certificate.” | Full name, event date, ID, relationship, payment method and document purpose. |
| Paternity, correction or amendment | 317.221.2397 | “I need help with a paternity affidavit, correction or amendment.” | Record details, valid ID, supporting documents and appointment question. |
| Immunizations and records | 317.221.2122 | “I need an immunization appointment or vaccine record.” | Picture ID, previous immunization records and school/work/childcare forms. |
| Flu shot location or price | 317.221.2121 | “I need flu shot location and price information.” | Age, insurance/payment question and preferred location. |
| WIC | 317.221.7401 | “I want to apply for WIC or find a WIC clinic.” | ID, address proof, income/proof of program participation and child/pregnancy details. |
| WIC Mobile Unit | 317.518.3298 | “I need WIC Mobile Unit information or an appointment.” | Location, appointment need and documents requested by WIC. |
| Food and Consumer Safety | 317.221.2222 | “I need to report a food safety issue or ask about a temporary food event.” | Restaurant/event name, address, date/time, food item, symptoms, permit question. |
| Housing and Neighborhood Health | 317.221.2150 | “I need to report trash, weeds, unsafe housing, no heat or neighborhood sanitation.” | Property address, unit number, dates, landlord contacts and photos if allowed. |
| Water Quality / Hazardous Materials | 317.221.2266 | “I have a water quality, pool, septic, well, body art, hazardous material or environmental question.” | Address, facility type, permit number, photos, water/septic details and deadline. |
| Dental main clinic | 317.221.2329 | “I need dental clinic eligibility, appointment or Smile Mobile information.” | ID, insurance/payment question, child/pregnancy status and dental need. |
| Community-Based Care | 317.221.2367 | “I need community health, district office, TB service or referral help.” | District/location, service needed, household concern and appointment question. |
| Infectious Diseases | 317.221.2117 | “I need to report or ask about infectious disease, dog bite or related follow-up.” | Exposure date, symptoms, provider instructions, location and contact details. |
Which Marion County Health Department are you searching for?
This page is for the Marion County Public Health Department in Indianapolis, Indiana. That matters because “Marion County Health Department” is also used for several other counties in the United States.
If you meant a different county, use the health department near me guide or your state/county official website.
Marion County Public Health Department office, map and visitor tips
The main Marion County Public Health Department address is 3838 N. Rural Street, Indianapolis, IN 46205. This location is important for administration, Vital Records, immunization records, dental main clinic, community-based care and many public health routes.
Not every service is at the same door or office. Food and Consumer Safety, Epidemiology, Water Quality and some district offices use separate locations. Call the program before visiting.
Before you call, visit, file a complaint or request records
Use this checklist before driving to a clinic, ordering a certificate, reporting food safety, filing a housing complaint, requesting dental care or applying for WIC.
Marion County birth certificate and death certificate help
The MCPHD Vital Records office is located in the Hasbrook Building, first floor, 3838 North Rural Street, Indianapolis, IN 46205-2930. The phone number is 317.221.2400, and the fax number is 317.221.2411.
Vital Records issues Marion County birth and death certificates, handles paternity affidavits by appointment, and provides correction/amendment routing.
| Vital Records task | Official route | Important detail |
|---|---|---|
| Birth certificate | Vital Records office, 317.221.2400 | Official FAQ lists birth certificates at $15 without plastic cover and $17 with plastic cover. |
| Death certificate | Vital Records office, 317.221.2400 | Official FAQ lists death certificates at $20. |
| Paternity affidavit | Schedule with correction specialist, 317.221.2397 | Official page lists $35 for record amendment and $15 for new birth certificate. |
| Correction or amendment | Correction specialist, 317.221.2397 | Bring valid/current ID and supporting documents. |
| Marriage or divorce record | Marion County Clerk or court route | MCPHD says marriage/divorce records may be obtained through the Clerk, not Vital Records. |
| Birth/death from another Indiana county | Indiana state or correct county route | Do not use Marion County Vital Records for another Indiana county unless the official office says it can help. |
Vital Records office hours
- Monday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Tuesday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Thursday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saturday: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Estimate basic MCPHD certificate cost
This calculator estimates only the public FAQ-listed base amounts. It does not include mailing, card, service, amendment, rush or special processing fees.
One birth certificate without plastic cover using the FAQ-listed amount.
Marion County immunizations, vaccine appointments and vaccine records
The official immunization page lists several district locations for appointment scheduling and a separate Rural Street route for immunization records only.
For immunization records only, MCPHD says to bring a valid picture ID to 3838 N. Rural St., Indianapolis, IN 46205. The listed immunization records phone is 317.221.2122.
| Location or need | Address / phone | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest District | 6940 N. Michigan Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46268. Phone: 317.221.7500. | Call to schedule immunizations at this district office. |
| Northeast District | 2505 N. Arlington Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46218. Phone: 317.221.7300. | Call to schedule immunizations at this district office. |
| South District | 7551 Shelby St., Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46227. Phone: 317.221.5700. | Call to schedule immunizations at this district office. |
| Eagledale Plaza | 2802 Lafayette Road, Suite 13, Indianapolis, IN 46222. Phone: 317.221.3441. | Call to schedule immunizations at this site. |
| Action Health Center | 2868 N. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis, IN 46205. Phone: 317.221.3400. | Youth-related health services, sports physical routing and immunization questions. |
| Immunization records only | 3838 N. Rural St., Indianapolis, IN 46205. Phone: 317.221.2122. | Bring valid picture ID and ask about record retrieval. |
Before an immunization visit
- Call the clinic of your choice to schedule or confirm availability.
- Bring valid picture ID.
- Bring all previous immunization records for each person needing service.
- Bring school, childcare, college, work or travel forms if relevant.
- Ask whether the clinic accepts walk-ins, insurance, Medicaid, cash or card.
- Ask about flu hotline guidance if you only need flu shot location and price information.
Marion County WIC phone number, nutrition help, breastfeeding support and clinic routing
Marion County WIC provides nutrition information, supplemental foods and referrals to health and social services for eligible pregnant and postpartum women and children up to age five.
The WIC program phone number is 317.221.7401. The main WIC page lists a location at 6042 E. 21st, Indianapolis, IN 46219, with business hours Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
What to prepare for WIC
- Proof of identity for parent/caregiver and applicant when requested.
- Proof of Marion County address or clinic-area routing.
- Proof of income or program participation if requested.
- Pregnancy, infant or child information.
- Any WIC card, appointment notice, formula question or breastfeeding question.
- Preferred clinic location and transportation limitations.
Marion County food safety, restaurant complaints and temporary food permits
Food and Consumer Safety is located at 4701 N. Keystone Avenue, Suite 500, Indianapolis, IN 46205. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.. The phone number is 317.221.2222.
The department licenses and inspects retail food establishments and temporary food establishments, responds to consumer complaints and provides food safety education.
| Food safety need | Official route | What to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant inspection report | Use the Retail Food Establishment Inspection Reports link. | Business name, address and date range if looking up a specific location. |
| Food safety violation complaint | Call Food Safety at 317.221.2222. | Restaurant name, address, date/time, what happened, photos if lawful and receipt if available. |
| Foodborne illness concern | Call Food Safety and seek medical care if symptoms are serious. | Foods eaten, symptoms, people affected, timing, provider advice and receipt. |
| Temporary food event | Use temporary event vendor application and organizer registration routes. | Event name, date, menu, equipment, water, waste, temperature control and operator details. |
| Mobile food unit | Use Food Safety licensing and application materials. | Commissary agreement, unit information, menu, owner details and permit questions. |
Marion County environmental health, water quality, septic, pools and hazardous materials
The Bureau of Environmental Health includes Environmental Health Safety and Management, Food and Consumer Safety, Healthy Homes, Housing and Neighborhood Health, Mosquito and Rodent Control, Public Health Laboratory and Water Quality and Hazardous Materials Management.
Water Quality and Hazardous Materials Management is located at 3901 Meadows Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46205, with business hours Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The phone number is 317.221.2266.
For state-level context, see our Indiana Department of Health guide.
Housing, trash, high weeds, rodents, mold and neighborhood health complaints
Housing and Neighborhood Health is located at 3838 N. Rural Street, Indianapolis, IN 46205. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The phone number is 317.221.2150.
This program works on occupied structures, vacant structures, sanitation conditions, neighborhood deterioration and public health safety concerns.
Marion County Public Health Department dental clinics and Smile Mobile
MCPHD Dental Services provides preventive and basic general dentistry services largely to underserved children and adults, with a primary focus on children and pregnant women.
The main dental clinic is listed at 3838 N. Rural Street, Indianapolis, IN 46205, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., phone 317.221.2329.
| Dental location | Address / phone | Planning note |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Main | 3838 N. Rural Street. Phone: 317.221.2329. | Call for eligibility, appointment and Smile Mobile routing. |
| Blackburn Dental | 2700 Dr. Martin Luther King Dr. Phone: 317.931.4301. | Confirm current clinic schedule before visiting. |
| Cottage Corner Dental | 1434 Shelby St. Phone: 317.221.7397. | Call before arriving for forms and eligibility. |
| Pecar Dental | 6940 N. Michigan Road. Phone: 317.221.7574. | Verify services and appointment availability. |
| Smile Mobile | 3838 N. Rural Street. Phone: 317.221.2329. | Use MCPHD dental page for mobile service forms and scheduling guidance. |
| 1650 North College Dental Clinic | 1650 N. College Ave. Phone: 317.221.2790. | Confirm current hours and services. |
Community-based care offices, district locations, TB services and referrals
Community-Based Care provides services in the community and at district health offices. The official page says district sites offer immunizations for children and adults, walk-in or Nurse of the Day services, TB services, blood pressure screening, general health counseling and referrals.
| Office | Address / phone | Service planning note |
|---|---|---|
| Main Community-Based Care | 3838 N. Rural Street. Phone: 317.221.2367. | Use for community-based care routing and referrals. |
| Northwest District | 2505 N. Arlington Ave. Phone: 317.221.7500. | Confirm current schedule before visiting. |
| Northeast District | 6042 E. 21st St. Phone: 317.221.7300. | Call for district services and clinic availability. |
| South District | 7551 S. Shelby St. Phone: 317.221.5700. | Use for south-side district routing. |
| Eagledale Plaza | 2802 Lafayette Road, Suite 13. Phone: 317.221.3441. | Call for available services and hours. |
For federal/state/local agency differences, see our Department of Health and Human Services guide.
What Marion County Public Health Department may not handle directly
Some searches look like public health questions but belong to another agency. Use the correct route to avoid delays.
Official Marion County Public Health Department links
Use these official links for final verification before visiting, paying, filing a complaint, requesting certificates, using clinic services or submitting forms.
MCPHD contact pageMain address, switchboard, public-health emergency contact use, email, and department phone directory. Vital RecordsBirth certificates, death certificates, office hours, paternity, corrections, amendments and record-routing information. ImmunizationsDistrict immunization locations, appointment phone numbers, immunization record instructions and vaccine resources. WICNutrition, supplemental foods, breastfeeding support, referrals and Marion County WIC phone/location details. Food and Consumer SafetyRestaurant inspections, food complaints, food safety education, licensing, temporary event and mobile food guidance. Environmental HealthEnvironmental health departments, complaint routing, food safety, housing, mosquitoes, rodents, water quality and tracking resources. Water Quality and Hazardous Materials ManagementPublic pools, septic systems, private wells, hazardous materials, indoor air, radon, body art and environmental inspections. Housing and Neighborhood HealthHousing complaints, trash, high weeds, vacant structures, sanitation and neighborhood code-enforcement resources. Dental HealthMain dental clinic, Blackburn, Cottage Corner, Pecar, Smile Mobile and other dental-service locations. Community-Based CareDistrict offices, immunizations, TB services, blood pressure screening, counseling, home visits and referral support.Marion County Health Department FAQ
What is the Marion County Health Department phone number?
The main Marion County Public Health Department phone number in Indianapolis is 317.221.2000. This number reaches the general switchboard and is also listed for public health emergency reporting.
Where is the Marion County Public Health Department located?
The main office is at 3838 N. Rural Street, Indianapolis, IN 46205. Some programs, such as Food and Consumer Safety or Water Quality, use other addresses, so call the program before visiting.
How do I get a Marion County birth certificate?
Use the MCPHD Vital Records office at 3838 North Rural Street, Hasbrook Building, first floor. Call 317.221.2400 for general birth certificate information.
How much is a Marion County birth or death certificate?
The official MCPHD FAQ lists birth certificates at $15 without plastic cover and $17 with plastic cover. Death certificates are listed at $20. Verify the current amount before paying.
What is the Marion County immunization phone number?
For immunization records and clinic information, call 317.221.2122. For flu shot location and price questions, MCPHD FAQ lists the flu hotline at 317.221.2121.
What should I bring for Marion County immunization records?
MCPHD says to bring a valid picture ID. For immunization appointments, also bring all previous immunization records for each person needing services.
What is the Marion County WIC phone number?
The Marion County WIC phone number is 317.221.7401. The WIC Mobile Unit phone is 317.518.3298, and limited breast pump loan eligibility questions can be routed to 317.221.7407.
How do I report a restaurant or food safety violation in Marion County?
Call Food and Consumer Safety at 317.221.2222. Prepare the restaurant or event name, address, date, time, what happened, food item, symptoms if any and any supporting details.
Who handles trash, high weeds, no heat, rodents or mold complaints?
Housing and Neighborhood Health handles many housing and neighborhood health complaints. Call 317.221.2150 or use the official complaint route.
Is this the official Marion County Public Health Department website?
No. This is an independent informational guide. Use the official MarionHealth.org pages for final phone numbers, office hours, fees, forms, complaint routes, clinic availability and legal instructions.