DeKalb County Health Department
2401 Calvin Drive, Southwest, Fort Payne, Alabama, 35967
Contact & location
- Address
- 2401 Calvin Drive, Southwest, Fort Payne, Alabama, 35967
- Records for
- DeKalb County, Alabama
- Phone
- (256) 845-1931
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Alabama state records
DeKalb County follows Alabama’s fees, eligibility rules and processing times. Compare the statewide baseline below before choosing where to go.
- $15.00
- Alabama birth certificate fee
- 7–10 days
- Statewide processing
- 5,157,699
- Alabama population
Office hours
| Monday | 7:30am - 5:00pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30am - 5:00pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30am - 5:00pm |
| Thursday | 7:30am - 5:00pm |
| Friday | 7:30am - 5:00pm |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/Dekalb/index.html
Certificates, fees & processing
| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $15.00 | 7–10 daysAlabama estimate |
| Death Certificate | $15.00 | 2–3 weeksAlabama estimate |
| Marriage Certificate | $15.00 | 2–3 weeksAlabama estimate |
| Divorce Record | $15.00 | 2–3 weeksAlabama estimate |
Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.
The DeKalb 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, and marriage 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 Fort Payne. 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
★★★★★3.2 (22)- ★★★★★juan MejiaGoogle
Really mean people and rude people, and they ask my girlfriend to paid $ 160 dollars to being seen, to give it birth control prescription
- ★★★★★Elizabeth LoomanGoogle
I've never had any issues with anyone here. New to the area and they were such a big help
- ★★★★★Iris BowmanGoogle
They never answer the phone for the wic office when I call and they got my sons wic mixed up once again he’s about to be one and haven’t answer the phone not one time I hen I called I called at least 15 times no answer.
- ★★★★★Johnathan WilliamsGoogle
Me and my fiancée went to get confirmation on pregnancy and they wouldnt allow me back there just one of them things I feel should be experienced on both parties she asked twice both times declined as I asked once as was also declined honestly at this point one star is generous!!!!
- ★★★★★Kiara OronaGoogle
Great experience at the health department! Everyone was kind and helpful. Especially the two nutritionists; they are both patient, knowledgeable, and caring. Their support they provide to families in our community is truly appreciated!