Last reviewed 2026. This guide covers the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County, often searched as the Miami Department of Health or Miami Health Department. The main county contact number is 305-324-2400, and the Health District Center is listed at 1350 NW 14th St., Miami, FL 33125.
Miami-Dade Health Department Guide: Services, Phone Numbers, Certificates and Clinic Help
This Miami health department guide helps residents find the right official route for appointments, immunizations, WIC, birth certificates, death certificates, STD clinic, TB services, refugee health, family planning, Healthy Start, environmental health, septic permitting, sanitary nuisance complaints and disease reporting in Miami-Dade County.
This page is for the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County. It is not a City of Miami department, not a private clinic, not a hospital, and not the Miami-Dade County Clerk of Courts. It is also not Miami County, Ohio. If your need is in Broward, Palm Beach, Monroe or another Florida county, use that county’s Florida Department of Health office instead.
- Official agency
- Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County
- Official website
- https://miamidade.floridahealth.gov/
- Main contact
- 305-324-2400; email: MiamiDade@FLHealth.gov
- Health District Center
- 1350 NW 14th St., Miami, FL 33125; phone 305-575-3800
- Health District hours
- Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:40 PM; closed Saturday and Sunday.
- Report disease
- 305-470-5660
- Immunizations
- 786-845-0550
- WIC
- 786-336-1300
- Environmental Health
- 305-623-3500; fax 305-623-3645
Quick answer: what the Miami Department of Health can help with
The Miami Department of Health search usually means the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County. This agency handles county-level public health services such as immunizations, disease reporting, WIC, STD clinic, TB control, family planning, refugee health, birth and death certificates, public health preparedness, environmental public health, sanitary nuisance complaints, drinking water, biomedical waste, body piercing, tattooing, tanning, mobile home parks, group care, public pools and onsite sewage treatment and disposal system coordination.
The biggest mistake is treating every need as one phone call. Miami-Dade is a large county, so services are split across programs and locations. A person needing a Florida birth certificate, a parent needing school shots, a patient asking about TB, a restaurant operator with a food hygiene question, and a homeowner with a septic issue should not all use the same route. Use the phone table below first, then open the official page for final instructions.
Main DOH-Miami-Dade contact
For broad questions, call 305-324-2400 or use the official contact form. Do not send confidential medical details by email because Florida public-records rules can apply to written communications.
Immunization appointment line
Call 786-845-0550 for immunization appointments. Bring picture ID and all previous immunization records for each person needing service.
Birth and death records
Birth and death certificates can be ordered online through VitalChek, by mail, or in person. Miami-Dade certificate offices are listed for Downtown/Health District, North Dade and West Perrine.
Miami-Dade health department phone numbers by service
Use this table before you call. It is built for real resident routing. The wrong number can delay a school vaccine, travel record, WIC appointment, death certificate, disease report, environmental complaint or septic question.
| Need | Correct number or route | What to say first |
|---|---|---|
| General DOH-Miami-Dade help | 305-324-2400 | I live in Miami-Dade County and need help finding the correct public health program. |
| Health District Center services | 305-575-3800 | I need help with a Health District Center service at 1350 NW 14th St. |
| Report a disease | 305-470-5660 | I need to report or ask about a reportable disease or condition. |
| Immunization appointment | 786-845-0550 | I need to schedule immunizations and have prior records available. |
| Immunization record check | Authorization to Disclose form faxed to 786-845-0598 with valid ID copy | I want DOH-Miami-Dade to check whether my record is in Florida SHOTS. |
| WIC | 786-336-1300 | I want to apply for WIC, schedule WIC or ask about nutrition benefits. |
| Healthy Start | 305-278-1074 | I need Healthy Start information for pregnancy, baby or family support. |
| STD services at Health District | 305-575-5423 | I need STD clinic information or an appointment route. |
| TB Control and Prevention | 305-575-5409 | I need TB testing, TB follow-up or TB control information. |
| Refugee Health Program | 305-643-7300 | I need Refugee Health Program screening or service information. |
| Vital Records at Health District | 305-575-5030 | I need a birth or death certificate and want the Health District vital records office. |
| Environmental Health or sanitary nuisance complaint | 305-623-3500 | I need to report a sanitary nuisance or ask an environmental public health question. |
Best call strategy for Miami-Dade residents
Start with one clean sentence. Say: “I need a Florida birth certificate,” “I need an immunization appointment,” “I need to report a disease,” “I need WIC,” or “I need to report a sanitary nuisance.” Then give your city or neighborhood, callback number, deadline and whether the issue is urgent.
For certificates, have the person’s full name, date of birth or death, county of birth or death, mother’s full name including maiden name where required, valid photo ID and payment method ready. For immunizations, have previous records ready before the appointment. For environmental issues, prepare the exact location, date, photos if available and a clear description of the health concern.
Miami-Dade DOH locations, hours and map
The Health District Center is one of the most important public-facing locations for people searching “Miami health department.” It is listed at 1350 NW 14th St., Miami, FL 33125, phone 305-575-3800, with hours of operation Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:40 PM. Its listed services include birth and death certificates, family planning, immunizations, refugee health, STI/STDs and tuberculosis.
| Location | Address and phone | Useful services |
|---|---|---|
| Health District Center | 1350 NW 14th St., Miami, FL 33125; 305-575-3800 | Birth and death certificates, family planning, immunizations, refugee health, STI/STDs, TB. |
| North Dade Vital Records | 18680 NW 67th Avenue, Hialeah, FL 33015; 305-628-7230 | Vital records services; listed Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM. |
| West Perrine Health Center | 18255 Homestead Ave., Miami, FL 33157; 305-234-5400 | Family planning, HIV/AIDS, immunizations, STI/STDs, TB, WIC, Vital Records number listed as 305-278-1046. |
| Florida City Family Planning Clinic | 1600 NW 6th Court, Florida City, FL 33034; 305-575-3800 | Family planning clinic; listed Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM. |
Miami-Dade has multiple Department of Health locations. A location that offers WIC may not be the best certificate office. A vital records location may not be the right place for immunizations. A family planning clinic is not the same as Environmental Health. Always check the official location page before driving.
Immunizations and immunization record requests
For immunizations, call 786-845-0550 to schedule an appointment. DOH-Miami-Dade says to bring picture ID and all previous immunization records for each individual needing services. Prior records must be available before or at the visit time. That matters for parents, students, adults, workers, travel needs and anyone trying to avoid repeating records that already exist.
For immunization record requests, DOH-Miami-Dade says it only has access to records entered into the Florida SHOTS database by private physicians, pharmacies or the Florida Department of Health. If you want DOH-Miami-Dade to check whether a record is in Florida SHOTS, complete the Authorization to Disclose form and fax it to 786-845-0598 with a copy of a valid state ID or passport.
What to bring to a vaccine appointment
- Picture ID.
- All previous immunization records for each person.
- School, college, daycare, job, immigration or travel forms if relevant.
- Insurance or payment information if requested.
- A list of vaccine deadlines and prior providers if records are incomplete.
Record request warning
Do not assume the health department automatically has every shot you ever received. Records depend on what was entered into Florida SHOTS. If a private doctor, pharmacy or previous state did not enter the record, you may need to contact that provider or state separately.
WIC, nutrition services and Healthy Start
The Clinical and Nutrition Services section lists WIC at 786-336-1300 and Healthy Start at 305-278-1074. WIC is the best route for eligible pregnant people, postpartum parents, breastfeeding parents, infants and children who need nutrition benefits, breastfeeding support and referrals. Healthy Start is the better route for pregnancy, infant and family support questions connected to that program.
| Need | Best number | Prepare before calling |
|---|---|---|
| Apply for WIC | 786-336-1300 | Ask what proof of identity, Miami-Dade residency, income or benefits, pregnancy status and child information is needed. |
| Breastfeeding help | WIC line or site-specific WIC contact | Baby’s age, feeding concern, appointment availability and any provider notes. |
| Healthy Start | 305-278-1074 | Pregnancy or baby information, contact details and any referral documents. |
| West Perrine WIC appointments | 786-336-1300 | Confirm the exact location, appointment time and what documents to bring. |
STD, TB, family planning, refugee health and other clinical services
The Health District Center lists several major clinical services: family planning, immunizations, refugee health, STI/STDs and tuberculosis. Its additional numbers include 305-575-5409 for TB Control and Prevention, 305-575-5423 for Sexually Transmitted Diseases, 305-643-7300 for the Refugee Health Program, 305-575-5036 for Laboratory, 305-575-3800 for Family Planning and 786-845-0550 for Immunizations.
STD clinic
For STD clinic service at the Health District Center, use the listed STD number 305-575-5423. If using West Perrine, the location page lists STD and TB appointments at 305-256-6315.
TB Control and Prevention
For TB questions at Health District, use 305-575-5409. Bring any referral, test result, exposure notice or provider documentation when instructed.
Refugee Health
The Health District Center lists Refugee Health Program services and the number 305-643-7300. Call before visiting so you know what documents and appointment steps apply.
Family planning
Family planning services are listed at the Health District Center and Florida City Family Planning Clinic. Call 305-575-3800 to confirm current scheduling.
Breast and cervical cancer screening
DOH-Miami-Dade highlights breast and cervical cancer screening as free or low cost for people who meet eligibility requirements. Use the official site to check the current program route.
Special Medical Needs Program
The county site includes a Special Medical Needs Program for residents who need public assistance with evacuation planning during disasters such as hurricanes.
Birth and death certificates in Miami-Dade
Florida certificates are issued through the Bureau of Vital Statistics at the Department of Health. In Miami-Dade, orders may be placed online through VitalChek, by mail or in person. VitalChek is the vendor recommended by the Florida Department of Health for online or phone orders, but VitalChek fees can differ from fees charged when ordering directly through a local health department office.
Birth certificates are available for all births in Florida from 1930 to present. Birth certificates before 1930 must be requested from the Florida Department of Health Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville. Birth records under seal due to adoption, paternity determination or court order must also be obtained from the Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville.
Death certificates are available through Miami-Dade for deaths in Florida from 2009 to present. Deaths before 2009 must be requested from the Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville or through VitalChek. If you request cause of death, you must be a family member or legal representative, and valid identification is required.
| Certificate | Availability and ID rules | Fees listed by DOH-Miami-Dade |
|---|---|---|
| Birth certificate | Florida births from 1930 to present. Bring valid, unexpired photo ID for in-person or mail copy requests. | $20 birth certificate; $16 additional certificates; $10 rush; $3 certificate protective sheath. |
| Death certificate | Florida deaths from 2009 to present through local office; earlier deaths go through Jacksonville or VitalChek. Valid ID required. | $20 death certificate; $16 additional certificates; $10 rush fee; $3 certificate protective sheath. |
| Birth outside Florida | Not issued by DOH-Miami-Dade. Use the state or country where the birth occurred. | Do not pay Miami-Dade for an out-of-state certificate route unless an official page directs you. |
How to order a certificate without wasting time
- Decide which record you need. Birth, death, divorce and marriage records have different routes. This page focuses on birth and death records through DOH-Miami-Dade.
- Check the year first. Births before 1930 and deaths before 2009 may need the Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville instead of the Miami-Dade local office.
- Choose online, mail or in person. Online orders go through VitalChek. In-person and mail routes use the local instructions and forms.
- Prepare valid ID. A valid driver’s license, state-issued ID, passport or military ID may be required. Mailed requests need a clear, readable photocopy.
- Use the right location. DOH-Miami-Dade certificate pages list Downtown/Health District, North Dade and West Perrine locations for in-person service, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM, no appointment needed.
Open Birth Certificates and Open Death Certificates
Environmental Public Health and sanitary nuisance complaints
Environmental Public Health in Miami-Dade includes beach monitoring, biomedical waste, body piercing, drinking water, food hygiene, group care, indoor air quality, migrant farmworker housing, mobile home parks, onsite sewage tanks and disposal systems, sanitary nuisances, swimming pools and spas, tanning and tattooing. For a sanitary nuisance complaint or Environmental Health question, the listed number is 305-623-3500, with fax 305-623-3645.
The sanitary nuisances page says DOH-Miami-Dade investigates complaints under Florida Statute 386.041. Examples include untreated or improperly treated human waste, garbage, dead animals, dangerous waste materials, harmful air pollutants or odors, improperly built or maintained septic tanks, diseased animals dangerous to human health, unclean slaughter locations, conditions capable of breeding flies or mosquitoes and conditions that may cause disease.
How to make a stronger complaint
- Give the exact address or location.
- Describe what you observed, not only how it made you feel.
- Include dates, times and whether the issue is ongoing.
- Explain whether sewage, garbage, odors, standing water, pests or animals are involved.
- Call 305-623-3500 if it appears to be a sanitary nuisance.
What happens after a nuisance is found
DOH-Miami-Dade says that when a nuisance is found to exist, a sanitary nuisance notice is issued with a reasonable time for correction based on severity. If correction is not completed, legal action may follow, and failure to comply is considered a second-degree misdemeanor.
Septic systems, onsite sewage, drinking water and environmental routing
The onsite sewage tanks and disposal systems page explains that the Florida Department of Environmental Protection is responsible for implementing Florida statutes and regulations applicable to onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems. Under Florida’s Clean Waterways Act of 2020, county health department offices continue permitting and inspection work for septic tanks, so residents should continue working with their county health department for permitting-related needs.
The page also notes that onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems, commonly called septic systems, are a safe and effective means of wastewater disposal for about 30 percent of Florida’s population. The program is designed to ensure systems are properly designed, constructed and maintained, contributing to safe groundwater.
| Environmental issue | Best route | Resident warning |
|---|---|---|
| Septic tank permitting or inspection | Use DOH-Miami-Dade onsite sewage tanks page and county permitting route. | Do not start work before confirming permit rules, especially for property sale, repair, remodel or new construction. |
| Sanitary nuisance | Call 305-623-3500. | Give the exact location and clear description of the nuisance. |
| Drinking water, pools, tattooing, tanning or group care | Use Environmental Public Health program pages. | These are regulated program areas; do not assume a city permit replaces public health requirements. |
| Food hygiene or food complaint | Use the Food Hygiene page or Environmental Health contact route. | The right agency can depend on the type of food establishment and issue. |
If a Miami-Dade property uses a septic system, do not wait until closing week, inspection week or construction week to ask questions. Septic permitting, inspection and environmental health questions can affect property timelines. Start with the official onsite sewage page and ask DOH-Miami-Dade or Florida DEP which route applies.
Open Onsite Sewage Tanks and Disposal Systems
Which Miami health department do you mean?
The phrase “Miami health department” can point to several different things. For public health services in Miami-Dade County, the correct official agency is the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County. For municipal city services, use the City of Miami. For court records, marriage licenses, divorce records and many legal documents, use the correct clerk or county office. For clinical treatment, use a doctor, clinic, hospital or urgent care.
Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County
Use this route for Miami-Dade public health services, immunizations, WIC, disease reporting, birth/death certificates, environmental public health and septic-related public health routing.
City of Miami
Use city government for city services such as code, permits, city departments and municipal issues. The City of Miami is not the county health department.
Broward, Palm Beach or Monroe
If your address or health issue is outside Miami-Dade, use the correct county health department. Miami-Dade offices cannot issue every other county’s local service or environmental response.
Miami County, Ohio
Miami County, Ohio is unrelated to Miami-Dade County, Florida. Use the Ohio county’s official health district if your search was about Ohio.
Nearby Miami-Dade service area
The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County serves public health needs across Miami-Dade County. That includes Miami, Miami Beach, Hialeah, North Miami, North Miami Beach, Miami Gardens, Doral, Coral Gables, Homestead, Florida City, Aventura, Kendall, Westchester, Little Havana, Liberty City, Opa-locka, Cutler Bay, Palmetto Bay, Sweetwater, Key Biscayne, South Miami and unincorporated Miami-Dade communities. Exact location choice depends on the service, not just your address.
Official Miami-Dade health links used for routing
Use these official pages for final verification before visiting, paying a fee, ordering a certificate, submitting a form, reporting a complaint or relying on a deadline.
Clinical and nutrition
Environmental Public Health
Preparedness and disease
Use official pages for final decisions
Clinic availability, certificate fees, appointment rules, location hours and environmental health procedures can change. This guide routes you, but official DOH-Miami-Dade pages should be checked before you visit or pay.
Miami Department of Health FAQ
What is the Miami Department of Health phone number?
The main Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County contact number is 305-324-2400. The Health District Center is 305-575-3800. Immunizations are 786-845-0550, WIC is 786-336-1300, Environmental Health is 305-623-3500, and disease reporting is 305-470-5660.
Where is the Miami-Dade Health District Center?
The Health District Center is listed at 1350 NW 14th St., Miami, FL 33125. Its phone number is 305-575-3800, and listed services include birth and death certificates, family planning, immunizations, refugee health, STI/STDs and tuberculosis.
What are the Health District Center hours?
The Health District Center is listed as open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:40 PM, with Saturday and Sunday closed. Always verify on the official location page before visiting because individual services may have different hours.
How do I schedule immunizations in Miami-Dade?
Call 786-845-0550 to schedule immunizations. Bring picture ID and all previous immunization records for each person needing service. Prior records must be available before or at the visit time.
How do I get immunization records?
DOH-Miami-Dade can only check immunization records entered into Florida SHOTS by private physicians, pharmacies or the Florida Department of Health. To ask the department to check, complete the Authorization to Disclose form and fax it to 786-845-0598 with a copy of a valid state ID or passport.
Does the Miami health department issue birth certificates?
Yes. Florida birth certificates from 1930 to present can be ordered online through VitalChek, by mail or in person. Births before 1930 and sealed records must be requested from the Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville.
How much is a birth certificate in Miami-Dade?
The DOH-Miami-Dade birth certificate page lists $20 for a birth certificate, $16 for additional certificates, $10 for rush service and $3 for a certificate protective sheath. Verify the latest fee before ordering.
Does the Miami health department issue death certificates?
Yes. DOH-Miami-Dade issues death certificates for Florida deaths from 2009 to present. Deaths before 2009 must be requested from the Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville or through VitalChek.
How much is a death certificate in Miami-Dade?
The DOH-Miami-Dade death certificate page lists $20 for a death certificate, $16 for additional certificates, $10 for rush service and $3 for a certificate protective sheath. Verify the latest fee before ordering.
Where are Miami-Dade vital records locations?
The certificate pages list Downtown/Health District, North Dade and West Perrine routes for in-person service. Health District is at 1350 NW 14th St., Miami; North Dade Vital Records is at 18680 NW 67th Avenue, Hialeah; West Perrine Health Center is at 18255 Homestead Ave., Miami.
What is the WIC phone number in Miami-Dade?
The Clinical and Nutrition Services page lists WIC at 786-336-1300. West Perrine Health Center also lists WIC appointments at 786-336-1300 and a WIC breastfeeding help line at 786-336-1336.
How do I report a sanitary nuisance in Miami-Dade?
Call Environmental Health at 305-623-3500 if you have a concern about a possible sanitary nuisance. Prepare the exact location, date, photos if available and a clear description of the public health problem.
Who handles septic systems in Miami-Dade?
For onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection is responsible for implementing state rules, but county health department offices continue permitting and inspection work. Use the DOH-Miami-Dade onsite sewage page and confirm the current permitting route before starting work.
Is this the City of Miami Department of Health?
No. The official public health agency is the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County. The City of Miami is a separate municipal government, and Miami-Dade County also has separate county departments.