ALLEN COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH
219 E. Market St., Lima, Ohio, 45801
Contact & location
- Address
- 219 E. Market St., Lima, Ohio, 45801
- Mail-in address
- ALLEN COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTHP.O. BOX 1503, Lima, Ohio, 45802-1503
- Records for
- Allen County, Ohio
- Phone
- 419-228-4457
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Ohio state records
Allen County follows Ohio’s fees, eligibility rules and processing times. Compare the statewide baseline below before choosing where to go.
- $21.50
- Ohio birth certificate fee
- 4–6 weeks
- Statewide processing
- 11,883,304
- Ohio population
This office charges $27.00 — $5.50 more than the Ohio fee.
See full Ohio requirements, IDs & fees →Office hours
| Monday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Thursday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Friday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Certificates, fees & processing
| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $27.00 | 4–6 weeksOhio estimate |
| Death Certificate | $27.00 | 4–6 weeksOhio estimate |
Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.
The ALLEN COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH’s office or registry of vital records, offers a wide range of crucial services. These offices play a vital role in the protection and provision of essential documents such as birth certificates, death certificates . In addition to maintaining these primary records, they are responsible for managing and issuing copies of birth, marriage, and death records that occurred within the Township of Lima. Alongside record maintenance, this office provides valuable services like issuing certified copies of documents, overseeing the registration of domestic partnerships, and offering assistance to rectify any errors detected in vital records. Through these comprehensive services, the vital records office ensures the accuracy, accessibility, and integrity of vital records for the benefit of the community.
Reviews
★★★★★3.4 (20)- ★★★★★Jeff YoderGoogle
I was really impressed with this department. I had lost my vaccination card and Fred and Deb were kind enough to have it replaced and sent to me promptly.
- ★★★★★Amber MarieGoogle
Spoke with a lady from here that was very nice but when i actually need to speak with her in a timely manner her voice message box is full and the office thats supposed to be open at 8 hasnt even opened until 9:30. Very disappointed, you would think a health department would be better ran.
- ★★★★★Samantha HeltonGoogle
The ladies that work at the desk in the Allen County Health Department in downtown Lima, Ohio are EXTREMELY rude! Not at the main desk, but at the desk where you order birth/death certificates. I understand that sometimes people can have a bad day, or something in their lives may be stressing them out, but this happens EVERY single time I go in there PLUS- if you're stressed or having a bad day, don't bring your attitude to work! Its not my fault that Chester dumped you last night so don't be a grouch to me!!
- ★★★★★Kimberly DawsonGoogle
Check in was quick and easy. The providers were very knowledgeable in their professions and scope of practice. Candice the RN who saw me, the front desk lady who checked me in, the lady who sat in the entrance lobby, along with the other two ladies who saw me were immaculate. Very professional. This was the best doctor appointment I’ve ever had so far! They made it fun for me 😊
- ★★★★★LydiaGoogle
The staff there were all very friendly and understanding. They walked me through everything they did, and gave me a lot of educational materials. My nurse Candace in particular was really professional and kind.