Perry County Health Department phone, vaccines, birth records, septic help and New Lexington services
The Perry County Health Department serves New Lexington, Somerset, Crooksville, Thornville, Corning and other Perry County communities through nursing, Vital Statistics, Environmental Health, health education and emergency-preparedness programs.
The current office is at 2235 OH-13 in New Lexington and the main number is 740-342-5179. That new location matters because older county directories and saved paperwork may still show a previous address.
What does Perry County Health Department in Ohio handle?
Perry County Health Department is the local public-health authority for Perry County, Ohio. Its major divisions include Nursing, Environmental Health, Vital Statistics, Health Education and Emergency Preparedness.
Childhood and adult vaccines, infectious-disease investigation, blood-pressure readings, naloxone education/distribution and other public-health nursing services.
Septic systems, private water systems, plumbing, food establishments, solid waste, nuisance enforcement, pools and other environmental-health programs.
Certified Ohio birth and death certificates, paternity affidavits and burial/cremation permits.
Perry County Health Department phone number, address and hours
| Need | Contact | Hours / timing | What to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main office | 740-342-5179 2235 OH-13, New Lexington |
Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m. |
General department, Environmental Health, Vital Statistics and program routing. |
| Nursing / immunizations | 740-342-5179 Option 2 |
Call during business hours | Vaccines are offered by appointment. |
| Class A disease report | 740-342-5179 Option 2 |
Business hours | Certain communicable diseases require immediate telephone reporting. |
| After-hours disease report | 740-684-0004 | Evenings, weekends, holidays | Reaches the on-call public-health nurse for reportable disease needs. |
| WIC | 740-342-4938 | Confirm with WIC | Perry County community resources list WIC separately from the Health Department. |
Public-health nursing and community health services
Perry County’s Nursing Division provides preventive and population-health services rather than full emergency-room or primary-care medicine.
Vaccination from infancy through adulthood, including routine childhood vaccines, flu and several adult vaccines.
Public-health nurses receive reports, investigate communicable diseases and coordinate disease-control activities.
Programs include blood-pressure readings, naloxone training/distribution, community education and Children with Medical Handicaps services.
Child and adult vaccines, insurance and shot records
The Perry County Health Department provides childhood and adult vaccinations by appointment. Call 740-342-5179 and select option 2 to schedule or ask about availability.
The department lists DTaP, Hib, hepatitis A and B, MMR, meningococcal, polio, rotavirus and varicella among available vaccines.
Available vaccines include Tdap, HPV, meningococcal, influenza, pneumococcal and adult shingles vaccination.
The department says most private insurance and Medicaid are accepted, with self-pay pricing available for uninsured or underinsured patients.
Need an immunization record instead?
Ohio maintains vaccination data through ImpactSIIS, the statewide immunization information system. Perry County Health Department says residents can request their record by calling 740-342-5179, option 2.
Ohio birth certificates and death certificates in New Lexington
Perry County Health Department’s Vital Statistics office can issue certified birth and death records for qualifying events anywhere in Ohio, not just Perry County. The current fee is $25 per certified record.
| Record / method | Current rule | Payment | Important detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certified birth certificate | Ohio records from 1908 to present | $25 per certified copy | May be requested from Perry County even if the Ohio birth occurred in another Ohio county. |
| Certified death certificate | Ohio records from 1908 to present | $25 per certified copy | Perry County can issue qualifying statewide Ohio death records. |
| In person | Complete application at 2235 OH-13 | Current department methods | Call if you need a specific turnaround time before traveling. |
| By mail | Mail completed application | Check payable to Perry County Health Department | Current certificate charge is $25. |
| Phone / email order | Credit-card processing available | $25 plus 3% card processing fee | Use the official department process rather than sending payment to a third-party directory. |
Home sewage treatment systems and septic permits
In rural parts of Perry County where public sewer service is not available, the Health Department regulates household sewage treatment systems. New installations and certain property projects require health-department review and approval.
Have the parcel/address and know whether you are building a new home, replacing a system, splitting a lot or evaluating an existing system.
The department directs new-home and new-system applicants to its current Septic Installation Packet.
Depending on the project, you may need a site evaluation and qualified soil professional before the system can be designed or approved.
The department publishes resources for registered septic installers, septage haulers, service providers and approved soil evaluators.
Do not assume that purchasing land, receiving a contractor quote or obtaining a building plan means the sewage system has been approved.
Private wells, water-system permits and 2026 fees
The Health Department regulates private water systems, including development, alteration, inspection and certain water sampling. Samples collected by the department are sent to laboratories for bacteriological analysis.
| Private water service | Published fee | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Private water system permit | $490 | Current Perry County published permit fee for developing a private water system. |
| Alteration | $190 | Current published fee for qualifying private-water-system alteration. |
| Sealing | $70 | Current published sealing fee. |
Open the official Private Water Systems page for the current application and laboratory resources.
Restaurant, food truck, market and temporary-event licensing
Perry County Environmental Health licenses and inspects Food Service Operations and Retail Food Establishments under Ohio food-safety rules. That includes more than sit-down restaurants.
Restaurants, cafes, bars, grocery stores, markets, delis and other food operations require the appropriate license and inspection.
Food trucks, carts, trailers, pop-ups and qualifying temporary events can require plan review, licensing and inspection before selling food.
Food-establishment complaints can be submitted to Perry County Health Department for Environmental Health review.
Open the official Food Service Operations page for applications, current fee categories and plan-review requirements.
Garbage, scrap tires and public-health nuisance complaints
Perry County Environmental Health investigates qualifying public-health nuisances involving household garbage, solid waste and non-rim scrap tires on private property.
That means a nuisance form should not be treated like an anonymous tip line. Review the official requirements before submitting names, addresses or other identifying information.
Perry County WIC is a separate local program
WIC is important for many families looking for the Health Department, but current Perry County community resources list WIC separately from Perry County Health Department. The listed local WIC phone is 740-342-4938.
WIC is the nutrition program for eligible pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants and young children.
Calling the Health Department for an Environmental Health, vaccine or birth-certificate question is appropriate; WIC appointment and benefit questions should start with the local WIC program.
Free car-seat inspections and Ohio Buckles Buckeyes
The Health Department offers car-seat inspections by appointment and participates in Ohio Buckles Buckeyes, a child passenger safety program for qualifying Perry County families.
A certified child passenger safety technician can check your seat, review recalls and teach you how to reinstall it correctly.
Perry County residents who receive WIC or meet current WIC income guidelines may qualify for a convertible or booster seat under program rules.
Bring the child when possible, the car seat, the vehicle manual and the car-seat instruction manual to the appointment.
Call 740-342-5179 or 740-721-0908 and ask about the car-seat program.
Communicable disease reporting and public-health emergencies
Perry County Health Department investigates reportable communicable diseases and supports county emergency response. Class A diseases require immediate telephone reporting.
Call 740-342-5179 and choose option 2 for a reportable-disease or public-health nursing matter during Monday–Friday office hours.
For reportable communicable-disease needs during evenings, weekends or holidays, call the on-call nurse at 740-684-0004.
Open the official Disease Control & Prevention page for reporting instructions.
October 9, 2026 drive-thru flu clinic and medication drop-off
As of this guide’s September 30, 2026 verification, Perry County Health Department is advertising its annual drive-thru flu-shot clinic and medication drop-off for October 9, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Perry County Fairgrounds.
What to prepare before visiting Perry County Health Department
Find Perry County Health Department on State Route 13
The current Health Department location is 2235 OH-13, New Lexington, OH 43764. This replaces older Health Department addresses that may still appear in historic directories or saved documents.
Official Perry County Ohio health links
Perry County Health Department FAQs
What is the Perry County Health Department phone number?
The main Perry County Health Department number in New Lexington, Ohio is 740-342-5179. For Nursing and immunization services, use option 2.
Where is Perry County Health Department located?
The current office is at 2235 OH-13, New Lexington, OH 43764. The Health Department says all divisions have moved to this location, so older addresses found in directories may be outdated.
What are Perry County Health Department hours?
The current public office hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The office is closed Saturday and Sunday.
Does Perry County Health Department give vaccines?
Yes. It provides childhood and adult immunizations by appointment. Call 740-342-5179, option 2. The department accepts most private insurance and Medicaid and offers self-pay pricing for uninsured or underinsured patients.
How do I get my immunization record in Perry County Ohio?
Call Perry County Health Department at 740-342-5179 and choose option 2. Ohio uses the ImpactSIIS statewide immunization system, but you should also provide any vaccination documents you already have.
How much is a birth certificate in Perry County Ohio?
The Health Department currently charges $25 for a certified birth record. Perry County can issue qualifying birth certificates for people born anywhere in Ohio from 1908 to present.
Can Perry County Health Department issue death certificates?
Yes. It can issue qualifying certified Ohio death records from 1908 to present. The current fee is $25 per certified copy.
Who handles septic permits in Perry County Ohio?
Perry County Health Department Environmental Health oversees household sewage treatment systems. New systems and qualifying repairs or property projects require the applicable application, site evaluation, approval and inspection process.
Does Perry County Health Department test private wells?
The Health Department regulates private water systems, issues development and alteration permits, performs inspections and collects certain water samples for laboratory bacteriological analysis. Call first for the current testing process and fee.
Does Perry County Health Department operate WIC?
Current Perry County community resources list WIC separately from the Health Department, with local WIC phone 740-342-4938. Use that number for WIC appointments and eligibility questions rather than assuming WIC is located inside the Health Department.