Marion County Public Health Department phone, vital records, vaccines, WIC, food safety and official service help
The Marion County Public Health Department serves Marion County, Indiana, including Indianapolis, Beech Grove, Lawrence, Speedway and Southport. It is the local public health division of Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County.
Most users should not call one general number for every need. Birth and death certificates, immunizations, WIC, food complaints, TB, adolescent care, dental care, HIV services, environmental complaints and clinic records all have different official routes.
Choose what you need from Marion County Public Health Department
Select your task below. This does not book an appointment, but it gives the best official starting route.
Call 317.221.2000 for general routing. The official contact page says this number also serves as a 24/7 contact number for reporting public health emergencies and reportable public health conditions.
Marion County Public Health Department quick answer
The main Marion County Public Health Department phone number is 317.221.2000. The main administration address is 3838 N. Rural Street, Indianapolis, IN 46205.
For birth or death certificates, call 317.221.2400. For immunizations, call 317.221.2122. For WIC, call 317.221.7401. For Food and Consumer Safety, call 317.221.2222. For Environmental Health administration, call 317.221.2290.
The department covers Marion County, Indiana. That includes Indianapolis, Beech Grove, Lawrence, Speedway and Southport. If your birth, death, property, food business or complaint is outside Marion County, confirm the correct county or state agency first.
Official verification before using this Marion County guide
Updated for publication on June 28, 2026.
This guide uses official MarionHealth.org pages for contact, Vital Records, immunizations, WIC, Food and Consumer Safety, Environmental Health, TB Control, Adolescent Health, Central Records, and related program directories.
Phone numbers, clinic locations, Saturday hours, WIC locations, appointment rules, forms, fees, food permit rules, environmental complaint routes and public health emergency procedures can change. Always verify on the official MCPHD page before visiting, mailing documents, paying or relying on a deadline.
What this Marion County Public Health Department guide covers
What is the Marion County Public Health Department?
The Marion County Public Health Department is the local public health department for Marion County, Indiana. It operates under Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County and provides public health services for Indianapolis and surrounding Marion County communities.
The department has major service areas that matter for users: administration, Population Health and Environmental Health. Calling the correct program is much faster than calling the main switchboard and asking for “health department help.”
For statewide context, see our Indiana Department of Health guide.
Marion County Public Health Department phone number directory by service
Use the direct line when you know your need. This prevents long routing loops for certificates, vaccines, WIC, food complaints, TB, youth clinics, dental care or clinic records.
| Need | Official phone or route | Use it for | Prepare before calling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main switchboard | 317.221.2000 | General contact, public health emergency reporting and reportable public health conditions. | Service name, location, callback number and urgency. |
| Vital Records | 317.221.2400 | Marion County birth certificates, death certificates and general certificate questions. | Full name, date of event, place of birth/death, ID, eligibility and payment question. |
| Paternity or correction/amendment | 317.221.2397 | Birth correction, amendment or voluntary paternity appointment questions. | Parent names, child record details, ID and appointment need. |
| Immunization records | 317.221.2122 | Immunization records, record pickup and vaccine clinic questions. | Valid picture ID, vaccine history, school form and date of birth. |
| WIC | 317.221.7401 | WIC appointment routing, WIC location help, breastfeeding support and mobile WIC details. | Pregnancy/child details, income proof, address proof and preferred clinic. |
| Food and Consumer Safety | 317.221.2222 | Food complaints, food permits, retail food inspections and food business questions. | Restaurant name, address, complaint facts, permit issue or plan review question. |
| Environmental Health administration | 317.221.2290 | Environmental Health routing, housing, water, mosquito, rodent and environmental questions. | Address, property details, complaint type, photos if useful and dates. |
| Mosquito or rodent control | 317.221.7440 | Mosquito breeding, rodent habitat investigation and related environmental complaints. | Exact address, standing water/rodent location, dates and access notes. |
| Water quality / hazardous materials | 317.221.2266 | Water quality, wells, lakes, streams and hazardous materials routing. | Location, water source, concern, sample question and property information. |
| Housing and neighborhood health | 317.221.2150 | Occupied housing, trash, weeds, vacant structures and neighborhood health complaints. | Property address, issue, photos, tenant/owner info if relevant and safety risk. |
| TB Control | 317.221.2110 | Tuberculosis case management, TB program and TB appointment questions. | Exposure or testing reason, provider referral, symptoms and appointment need. |
| Adolescent Health | 317.221.3400 | ACTION Health Center services through age 26. | Age, appointment reason, insurance/cash pay status and forms. |
| Ryan White / HIV Services | 317.221.3000 | Ryan White HIV service navigation and HIV-related support. | Service need, insurance/coverage status, current provider and safe contact method. |
| Dental main clinic | 317.221.2329 | Dental clinic and Smile Mobile routing. | Patient age, pregnancy status if relevant, insurance/payment status and appointment need. |
Marion County Public Health Department address and program locations
The main administration address is 3838 N. Rural Street, Indianapolis, IN 46205. Several services are at or near this address, but not every program is located there.
Always confirm the specific department location before visiting. Food and Consumer Safety, Epidemiology, Ryan White/HIV Services, WIC clinics, dental clinics and district offices may use different addresses.
What the Marion County Public Health Department handles
MCPHD handles both direct public health services and regulatory work. A useful page must cover both residents and business users because search intent varies widely.
Marion County birth certificates and death certificates
The MCPHD Vital Records department maintains official records for people born or deceased in Marion County, Indiana. The official page lists the Vital Records office at the Hasbrook Building, first floor, 3838 North Rural Street, Indianapolis, IN 46205-2930.
Call 317.221.2400 for general birth or death certificate information. For paternity, corrections or amendments, the official page lists 317.221.2397.
What to prepare before requesting a Marion County certificate
- Full legal name on the record.
- Date of birth or death.
- Place of birth or death in Marion County.
- Parent names or spouse details when required.
- Your relationship to the person named on the record.
- Valid and current identification.
- Payment method and copy type.
- Correction, amendment or paternity appointment details if applicable.
Marion County immunization clinic, vaccine records and appointment help
The official immunization page lists multiple office locations for scheduling immunization appointments. It also lists a separate immunization-record route at 3838 N. Rural Street with phone 317.221.2122.
For immunization records only, the official page says to bring a valid picture ID. Listed record hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
| Need | Official route | Prepare before going |
|---|---|---|
| Immunization record only | 3838 N. Rural St., phone 317.221.2122. | Valid picture ID, name, date of birth, school/work form and prior vaccine cards if any. |
| Northwest District appointment | 6940 N. Michigan Rd., 317.221.7500. | Call first, confirm vaccine availability, forms and appointment rules. |
| Northeast District appointment | 2505 N. Arlington Ave., 317.221.7300. | Bring vaccine records, ID, insurance or payment details if requested. |
| South District appointment | 7551 Shelby St. Suite 200, 317.221.5700. | Confirm exact location, vaccine type and required paperwork. |
| Eagledale Plaza appointment | 2802 Lafayette Road, Suite 13, 317.221.3441. | Ask about age eligibility, vaccine supply and service hours. |
| Action Health Center | 2868 N Pennsylvania St., 317.221.3400. | Best for adolescent/young adult service routing, depending on eligibility. |
Marion County WIC, nutrition and breastfeeding support
Marion County WIC helps eligible pregnant and postpartum women and children up to age five with nutrition information, supplemental foods, breastfeeding support and referrals to health and social services.
The official WIC page lists a main location at 6042 E. 21st, Indianapolis, IN 46219, business hours Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and phone 317.221.7401. It also says WIC services are available at many sites throughout Marion County.
What to bring for a WIC appointment
- Proof of identity.
- Proof of Marion County / Indiana address.
- Proof of income or qualifying program participation.
- Pregnancy information or child/infant information.
- Health or nutrition information requested by the clinic.
- Questions about breastfeeding, formula, EBT card, stores or approved foods.
Marion County food safety complaints, restaurant inspections and permits
The Food and Consumer Safety department licenses and inspects retail food establishments and temporary food establishments, responds to consumer complaints and provides food safety education.
The official page lists the office at 4701 N. Keystone Avenue, Suite 500, Indianapolis, IN 46205, business hours Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and phone 317.221.2222.
| User need | Best official route | What to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant inspection report | Use the official retail food establishment inspection report lookup. | Facility name, address, city, inspection date if known and location confirmation. |
| Food complaint | Use the official food complaint form or call 317.221.2222. | Restaurant name, address, date, time, food eaten, symptoms, photos and receipt if useful. |
| Food business permit | Use official licensing, plan review and application forms. | Business type, menu, floor plan, ownership details, commissary information and timeline. |
| Temporary event vendor | Use the official temporary event vendor application and organizer registration resources. | Event name, date, location, menu, equipment, water, waste, temperature control and organizer details. |
| Food safety training | Use official Food Safety Education resources and training registration. | Staff role, food handling duties, training deadline and employer requirements. |
Marion County environmental health, housing, mosquito, rodent and water services
The Bureau of Environmental Health covers several departments, including Environmental Health Safety & 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.
The official Environmental Health page lists administration at 3838 N. Rural St., Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and phone 317.221.2290. Program-specific hours can differ.
How to file a stronger environmental complaint
- Write the exact property address or location.
- Choose the right issue: food, housing, mosquito, rodent, water, hazardous materials, lead, radon or environmental safety.
- Describe what you saw, when it happened and whether it is ongoing.
- Add photos only when safe and appropriate.
- Use the official complaint form or the correct program number.
- Call 911 if there is immediate danger.
TB Control, Ryan White HIV services, STD and infectious disease help
The TB Control program coordinates public health nursing case management for people in Marion County with active or latent tuberculosis. The official TB page lists 3901 Meadows Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46205, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and phone 317.221.2110.
The official TB page also states that the program does not take walk-ins for TB tests. If you need a TB test, schedule an appointment through the official path.
Adolescent Health, ACTION Health Center and dental clinics
The Adolescent Health program operates the ACTION Health Center at 2868 Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis, IN 46205. The official page lists phone 317.221.3400 and describes care through age 26, including family medicine, pediatrics and gynecology.
The Dental Health program provides preventive and basic general dentistry with focus on underserved children and pregnant women. The official contact page lists several dental locations, including the Main Dental clinic and Smile Mobile at 317.221.2329.
Clinic records, central records and health statistics requests
The Central Records department maintains, tracks and stores MCPHD client records. The official Central Records page says clients can receive a copy of MCPHD clinic records by contacting Central Records or going to the clinic where services were received and completing a Release of Information form.
For public health statistics or epidemiology data, be specific about topic, date range, geography and purpose. Individual clinic records are not the same as public data requests.
What may belong outside the Marion County Public Health Department
MCPHD handles many local health services, but not every health-related issue belongs to the public health department.
Before you call, visit, apply or file a complaint
| Service | Bring or prepare | Ask before you go |
|---|---|---|
| Birth or death certificate | Valid ID, record name, date, place, relationship, payment method and form. | Whether the record is in Marion County and whether correction/paternity needs an appointment. |
| Immunization record | Valid picture ID, school/work form, previous vaccine record and date of birth. | Current record hours, exact clinic location and whether the record is available. |
| WIC | Proof of identity, address, income/benefits, pregnancy or child information. | Which WIC site to visit, whether same-day appointments are available and what documents are required. |
| Food complaint | Restaurant name, address, date, time, food eaten, symptoms, receipt and photos if useful. | Whether to call 317.221.2222 or use the official complaint form. |
| Food business permit | Business type, menu, floor plan, ownership details, event details and commissary information. | Which application, plan review, fee and inspection step applies. |
| Environmental complaint | Property address, issue type, date, photos, safety risk and contact details. | Which program handles the issue: housing, mosquito, rodent, water, healthy homes or food. |
| TB testing | Reason for test, provider/school/employer request, symptoms or exposure details. | The official TB page says TB tests are not walk-in, so confirm appointment rules first. |
| Clinic records | Clinic name, dates of service, record type and ID. | Which Release of Information form is required. |
Do not use routine clinic pages for emergencies
If someone is in immediate medical danger, call 911. The main switchboard is listed as a 24/7 contact for public health emergency reporting, but it is not a substitute for ambulance, emergency room, poison control, fire or police response.
For reportable public health conditions or urgent public health matters, follow the official contact instructions and use the correct department process.
Marion County Public Health Department map and helpful food safety video
This map points to the main MCPHD address at 3838 N. Rural Street, Indianapolis. Confirm the exact program location before visiting because Food and Consumer Safety, TB Control, WIC, Ryan White/HIV Services, district offices and clinics may be at different locations.
Helpful food safety training video
This video is linked from the official MCPHD Food and Consumer Safety page as a food safety education resource. It is a helpful reference, not a replacement for official permit, inspection or food-code requirements.
Official Marion County Public Health Department links
Use these official pages before visiting, paying, filing, mailing, requesting records or relying on a search snippet.
Marion County Public Health Department official websiteMain official website for Marion County, Indiana public health programs and services. Official contact pageMain switchboard, program phone numbers, addresses, WIC locations, dental clinics and emergency reporting contact. Vital RecordsOfficial birth certificate, death certificate, paternity, correction and record information. ImmunizationsOfficial immunization locations, vaccine records, clinic hours and vaccine guidance. WIC ProgramOfficial WIC nutrition, breastfeeding, eligibility, locations and mobile WIC information. Food and Consumer SafetyOfficial food permits, inspection reports, complaints, temporary events and food safety education. Environmental HealthOfficial environmental health, housing, mosquito, rodent, water quality and complaint routing. TB ControlOfficial tuberculosis control program, case management and TB appointment guidance. Adolescent HealthOfficial ACTION Health Center service information and clinic phone. Central RecordsOfficial MCPHD clinic record copy and Release of Information guidance.Marion County Public Health Department FAQ
What is the Marion County Public Health Department phone number?
The main Marion County Public Health Department phone number is 317.221.2000. The official contact page says this number reaches the general switchboard and also serves as a 24/7 contact number for reporting public health emergencies and reportable public health conditions.
Where is the Marion County Public Health Department located?
The main administration address is 3838 N. Rural Street, Indianapolis, IN 46205. Some programs use other locations, so confirm the exact department address before visiting.
How do I get a Marion County birth certificate?
Use the MCPHD Vital Records office at the Hasbrook Building, first floor, 3838 North Rural Street, Indianapolis. Call 317.221.2400 for general birth certificate information.
How do I get a Marion County death certificate?
Use the MCPHD Vital Records office if the death occurred in Marion County, Indiana. Call 317.221.2400 and confirm ID, eligibility, fees and the correct form before visiting.
What is the Marion County immunization clinic phone number?
For immunization records and vaccine clinic information, call 317.221.2122. The official immunization page says to bring a valid picture ID for immunization records.
What is the Marion County WIC phone number?
The official Marion County WIC page lists 317.221.7401. WIC services are available at many sites throughout Marion County, so confirm the correct location before visiting.
How do I file a food complaint in Marion County?
Use the MCPHD Food and Consumer Safety department. The official phone is 317.221.2222. Prepare the restaurant name, address, date, time, food eaten, symptoms and photos or receipt if useful.
What does Marion County Environmental Health handle?
Environmental Health covers food safety, housing, healthy homes, mosquito and rodent control, water quality, hazardous materials and related complaints. The administration phone is 317.221.2290.
Does MCPHD take walk-ins for TB tests?
The official TB Control page says the program does not take walk-ins for TB tests. Call 317.221.2110 or follow the official appointment route before visiting.
Is this the official Marion County Public Health Department website?
No. This is an independent informational guide. Use MarionHealth.org for live phone numbers, forms, fees, office hours, appointments, public health emergency instructions and final official decisions.
Bottom line for Marion County Public Health Department help
For Marion County, Indiana public health help, start with the official MarionHealth.org page or the direct program number. Use 317.221.2000 for general routing, 317.221.2400 for birth and death certificates, 317.221.2122 for immunizations, 317.221.7401 for WIC, 317.221.2222 for Food and Consumer Safety and 317.221.2290 for Environmental Health.
Use 911 for immediate emergencies. Use the correct official program page before visiting because many MCPHD services use different buildings, hours, forms and appointment rules.