Get to the right Salt Lake County public-health service without bouncing between offices
Salt Lake County Health Department is bigger than one clinic. Vaccines, WIC, vital records, STD testing, restaurant permits, septic systems, hazardous waste and administrative business are handled by different public health centers and bureaus across the Salt Lake Valley.
Use this guide to pick the correct phone number and location before driving from Salt Lake City, West Valley, Sandy, West Jordan, South Salt Lake, Murray or elsewhere in the county.
What does Salt Lake County Health Department handle?
Salt Lake County Health Department protects community and environmental health across the county. Its work includes immunizations, WIC nutrition services, birth and death certificates, infectious-disease testing and control, restaurant regulation, food-handler requirements, onsite wastewater, hazardous waste, air and water quality, health permits and community-health programs.
The main department phone is 385-468-4100, but that is not always the fastest number. A parent trying to schedule school shots, someone ordering a birth certificate, a restaurant owner opening a café and a homeowner replacing a septic drainfield all need different desks.
Salt Lake County Health Department phone numbers by service
| Need | Phone | Best use |
|---|---|---|
| General Health Department | 385-468-4100 | General routing when you do not know the correct program. |
| Immunizations | 385-468-7468 | Required and recommended vaccines, school shots and vaccine appointments. |
| Vital Records | 385-468-4230 | Birth/death certificates and marriage/divorce abstracts. |
| Infectious Disease Clinic | 385-468-4242 | STD/STI testing, treatment and PrEP-related clinic services. |
| Infectious Disease Bureau | 385-468-4222 | Communicable disease and tuberculosis program questions. |
| After-hours disease emergency | 385-468-8888, option 7 | Urgent public-health disease reporting outside normal business hours; not routine care. |
| Food Protection | 385-468-3845 | Restaurants, food permits, food complaints and inspections. |
| Water Quality / Septic | 385-468-3862 | Onsite wastewater, septic records and related water-quality questions. |
| Sanitation & Safety | 385-468-3835 | Environmental-health sanitation and safety matters. |
| Household Hazardous Waste | 385-468-4380 | Household hazardous waste collection questions. |
Public health centers across Salt Lake County
Salt Lake County operates multiple public health centers from the west side of the valley to Sandy. The same building can host more than one program, but immunization, WIC and Vital Records hours are not always identical.
| Public health center | Address | Common services |
|---|---|---|
| Ellis R. Shipp | 4535 S. 5600 W., West Valley City, UT 84120 | Immunizations, WIC and Vital Records. |
| Salt Lake Public Health Center | 610 S. 200 E., Salt Lake City, UT 84111 | Immunizations, WIC, Vital Records, Infectious Disease and TB programs. |
| Southeast Public Health Center | 9340 S. 700 E., Sandy, UT 84070 | Immunizations and WIC. |
| South Main Public Health Center | 3690 S. Main Street, South Salt Lake, UT 84115 | Immunizations and WIC. |
| South Redwood Public Health Center | 7971 S. 1825 W., West Jordan, UT 84088 | Immunizations, WIC and Vital Records. |
| Environmental Health Division | 788 E. Woodoak Lane, Murray, UT 84107 | Food Protection, water quality, sanitation, air quality and permit services. |
| Government Center | 2001 S. State Street, Suite S2-600, Salt Lake City, UT 84190 | Administration and medical/permit payment functions listed by the department. |
Vaccines, school shots and immunization records
Salt Lake County Health Department provides required and recommended vaccines for children, teens and adults. Appointments are required, although the department says same-day appointments are often available.
The department accepts many insurance plans, but it tells patients to check their specific plan before vaccination. Bring your insurance information when coverage may apply.
The federal VFC program is available through the county for eligible children age 18 or younger who are uninsured, enrolled in Medicaid/CHIP, or American Indian/Alaska Native. The county currently lists VFC immunizations at $10 to $14.50 each.
Immunization clinic schedules
| Clinic | Current immunization hours |
|---|---|
| Ellis R. Shipp | Monday–Thursday, 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m.; closed Friday. |
| Salt Lake | Monday–Thursday, 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m.; closed Friday. |
| Southeast | Monday–Thursday, 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m.; closed Friday; closed daily 12:30–1 p.m. |
| South Main | Tuesday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m.; closed Monday. |
| South Redwood | Tuesday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m.; closed Monday. |
Salt Lake County WIC eligibility, documents and clinic phones
WIC supports qualifying pregnant and breastfeeding women, women who recently had a baby, infants and children under five with nutrition education, healthy foods, breastfeeding support, immunization-record review and referrals.
Applicants who participate in Medicaid, SNAP or Utah’s Family Employment Program (TANF) are automatically income-eligible, although the WIC application and other program requirements still apply. An unborn baby counts as a household member.
2026–27 WIC gross-income guidelines
| Household size | Annual | Monthly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $29,526 | $2,461 | $568 |
| 2 | $40,034 | $3,337 | $770 |
| 3 | $50,542 | $4,212 | $972 |
| 4 | $61,050 | $5,088 | $1,175 |
| 5 | $71,558 | $5,964 | $1,377 |
| 6 | $82,066 | $6,839 | $1,579 |
| 7 | $92,574 | $7,715 | $1,781 |
| 8 | $103,082 | $8,591 | $1,983 |
Each additional household member: add $10,508 annually, $876 monthly or $203 weekly under the current July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027 table.
What to bring to a WIC application appointment
WIC clinic phones
| Clinic | Phone | Wednesday schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Ellis R. Shipp | 385-468-3710 | 9:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. |
| Salt Lake | 385-468-3660 | 9:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. |
| Southeast | 385-468-4335 | 9:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. |
| South Main | 385-468-3990 | 9:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. |
| South Redwood | 385-468-4365 | 9:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. |
Birth certificates, death certificates and Utah record orders
Salt Lake County Vital Records can issue certified Utah birth and death certificates to eligible people. It also offers certified marriage and divorce abstracts for the years covered by the state system. Current records are private and require identification and, when applicable, proof of relationship.
Utah birth certificates may be ordered by the person on the record or eligible relatives such as a current spouse, parent, grandparent, sibling, child or grandchild. Birth records become public after 100 years.
Eligible family members may order Utah death certificates with identification and relationship proof. Death records become public after 50 years.
Salt Lake County Vital Records provides marriage/divorce abstracts for Utah records in the state’s covered period. Full marriage licenses and divorce decrees may require the County Clerk or District Court instead.
Three Salt Lake County Vital Records offices
| Office | Phone | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake Public Health Center | 385-468-4230 | Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
| Ellis R. Shipp Public Health Center | 385-468-3712 | Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
| South Redwood Public Health Center | 385-468-5312 | Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
Utah operates Silver 2.0 at secure.utah.gov for official online vital-record orders. The state warns that third-party vendors are not authorized to order records on behalf of certificate holders.
Salt Lake County requires the completed order form, identification, relationship documents when needed and correct payment. The county page also says to add its listed mailing fee and does not accept credit cards for mailed orders.
STD testing, treatment, TB services and disease reporting
The county’s Infectious Disease Clinic is inside the Salt Lake Public Health Center at 610 South 200 East. The clinic provides low-cost STI/STD testing and treatment and serves people regardless of whether they live in Salt Lake County.
Call 385-468-4242. Walk-ins are accommodated when possible, but the county recommends an appointment to reduce wait time and guarantee being seen.
The clinic lists testing for people age 14 or older, sexually active people, people with symptoms or exposure concerns, and anyone seeking routine sexual-health screening.
The Infectious Disease Clinic states that it cannot bill health insurance. Ask for the current visit and test total before service.
Selected current clinic fees
| Service | Current listed fee |
|---|---|
| Office visit — Salt Lake County resident | $60 |
| Office visit — outside Salt Lake County | $80 |
| HIV blood test | $50 |
| Syphilis test | $40 |
| Chlamydia/gonorrhea test | $40 per testing site |
| Hepatitis C antibody | $50 |
Testing fees can change, and some HIV testing may be free for qualifying high-risk individuals while grant funds remain. The clinic says most STD results other than rapid HIV testing generally take about 7–10 days.
Public records are different from personal medical records
Utah’s Government Records Access and Management Act, commonly called GRAMA, covers government records, but it is not the right route for every health record. Salt Lake County separates environmental records, administrative records and controlled medical records.
Examples include regulated-business inspections, water-quality complaints, hazardous-waste investigations, enforcement files, subdivision water/sewer letters and environmental records for site assessments.
Examples include certain emails, maps, financial records, older Board of Health minutes and general disease-investigation information.
These are controlled records. The county uses HIPAA or CDCA medical-release forms for immunization, nursing, WIC, TB, STD and other individual-specific health records.
Restaurants, food-handler cards and food permits
Salt Lake County Food Protection regulates food-service establishments such as restaurants, cafés, delis, public cafeterias, mobile food units, caterers, concession stands, convenience stores serving prepared food and temporary food booths.
Call 385-468-3845. The bureau is at 788 East Woodoak Lane in Murray and is listed Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
People preparing, serving or handling food in covered food-service establishments must receive required food-safety training as a food handler or certified food safety manager.
Food permits are not transferable. A new owner of a permitted food establishment must apply for a new permit and pay applicable fees.
Salt Lake County septic permits, design limits and inspections
Salt Lake County’s Water Quality Bureau reviews and permits onsite wastewater systems for projects producing 5,000 gallons per day or less of domestic wastewater. Larger systems or systems involving nondomestic wastewater are handled by the Utah Department of Environmental Quality.
Contact the city or municipality responsible for planning and zoning. Certain foothill, canyon and watershed projects require additional review.
Soil exploration, hydraulic loading rate, slope and setbacks affect whether an onsite system can be installed.
A Utah-certified onsite professional must conduct soil exploration and design. Level 2 professionals may design conventional systems; alternative systems require Level 3.
Drainfields are not allowed on slopes above 35%. Slopes from 25% to 35% require a slope-stability study.
The health department must inspect systems before they are covered. Do not finish the site before the required inspection.
Alternative systems, pressure distribution and holding tanks require operating permits that must be renewed annually.
Selected 2026 onsite wastewater fees
| Permit or service | County fee schedule |
|---|---|
| Conventional system design & installation permit | $2,640 |
| Alternative system design & installation | $3,655 |
| Onsite wastewater reinspection | $270 |
| Drainfield replacement | $860 |
| Septic tank / holding tank replacement | $640 |
| Wastewater holding tank design & installation | $1,430 |
| Alternative or holding-tank operating permit | $135 |
Where to take household hazardous waste
Salt Lake County operates a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center at 8805 South 700 West in Sandy. The current county listing shows Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m.–5 p.m., closed on county-observed holidays.
Call 385-468-4380 before hauling material when you are not sure whether an item is accepted.
Review the official accepted-material list and delivery instructions before loading your vehicle. Commercial and regulated waste can follow different rules.
What to bring depends on the service
Official Salt Lake County and Utah health links
Salt Lake County Health Department FAQs
What is the Salt Lake County Health Department phone number?
The general phone number is 385-468-4100. Use service-specific numbers when possible, including 385-468-7468 for immunizations, 385-468-4230 for Vital Records and 385-468-4242 for the Infectious Disease Clinic.
Where is the Salt Lake County Health Department located?
The department has several locations. The Executive Director’s Office is at 2001 South State Street, Suite S2-600, Salt Lake City, UT 84190. Clinical, WIC, Vital Records and Environmental Health programs operate from other locations.
What are the Salt Lake County Health Department hours?
General department hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Individual services have separate schedules, so check the specific clinic before visiting.
How do I make an immunization appointment?
Call 385-468-7468, also listed as 385-468-SHOT. Appointments are required, and the department says same-day appointments are often available.
How do I get my Utah immunization record?
Adults can request their own record; a parent or legal guardian can request a minor child’s record. The health department requires photo identification and does not release records by phone or email. Records reported to USIIS may also be accessible through Utah’s Docket app.
Where can I get a birth or death certificate?
Salt Lake County Vital Records has offices at the Salt Lake, Ellis R. Shipp and South Redwood public health centers. Utah also offers official online certificate ordering through Silver 2.0.
How much is a Utah birth or death certificate in 2026?
The Utah state fee schedule effective July 1, 2026 lists an initial certified birth certificate at $25 and an initial certified death certificate at $35. Some older Salt Lake County forms still show earlier amounts, so verify the current fee before payment.
Who qualifies for WIC in Salt Lake County?
WIC serves qualifying pregnant or breastfeeding women, women who recently had a baby, infants and children under age five. Applicants must meet income or qualifying-program rules. Medicaid, SNAP and the Family Employment Program can establish automatic income eligibility.
Where do I go for STD testing in Salt Lake County?
The Salt Lake County Infectious Disease Clinic is at 610 South 200 East in Salt Lake City. Call 385-468-4242. The clinic provides low-cost testing and treatment and does not require you to live in Salt Lake County.
Who handles septic permits in Salt Lake County?
The Water Quality Bureau handles local onsite wastewater systems with domestic wastewater flows of 5,000 gallons per day or less. Call 385-468-3862. Larger or nondomestic systems are handled by the Utah Department of Environmental Quality.