Athens City–County Health Department
278 W Union Street, Athens, Ohio, 45701
Contact & location
- Address
- 278 W Union Street, Athens, Ohio, 45701
- Records for
- Athens County, Ohio
- Phone
- 740-592-4431
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Ohio state records
Athens 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 $22.00 — $0.50 more than the Ohio fee.
See full Ohio requirements, IDs & fees →Office hours
| Monday | 7:30am - 3:45pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30am - 3:45pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30am - 3:45pm |
| Thursday | 7:30am - 3:45pm |
| Friday | 7:30am - 3:45pm |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Certificates, fees & processing
| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $22.00 | 4–6 weeksOhio estimate |
| Death Certificate | $22.00 | 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Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.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 Athens City–County Health Department ’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 Athens. 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 (15)- ★★★★★Meghan LongGoogle
Easy to find, friendly workers, quick service.
- ★★★★★David Osborn (Stringfellow Hawke)Google
Friendly staff. Quick vaccination booster shot
- ★★★★★shawn ellisGoogle
The person who answers the phone has no knowledge and refuses to answer questions. You avoid things that are about city employees and enforce the rules on them
- ★★★★★Lindsey PyleGoogle
Been trying to get appointment for COVID vaccine and NOBODY will answer phone. I get automated message giving direction on how to schedule. Once I choose the ONLY OPTION GIVEN, phone rings 2-3 times then hangs up. Some health department if you can't even talk to a real person.
- ★★★★★Amanda PickeringGoogle
They were so helpful and compassionate. Very understanding and supportive during my visit