East Chicago Health Department
100 W Chicago Avenue, East Chicago, Indiana, 46312
Contact & location
- Address
- 100 W Chicago Avenue, East Chicago, Indiana, 46312
- Mail-in address
- East Chicago Health Department100 W. Chicago Avenue Suite 100 A Attn: Vital Records, East Chicago, Indiana, 46312
- Records for
- Lake County, Indiana
- Phone
- 219-391-8467
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Indiana state records
Lake County follows Indiana’s fees, eligibility rules and processing times. Compare the statewide baseline below before choosing where to go.
- $10.00
- Indiana birth certificate fee
- 12–16 weeks
- Statewide processing
- 6,924,275
- Indiana population
This office charges $12.00 — $2.00 more than the Indiana fee.
See full Indiana requirements, IDs & fees →Office hours
via Google| Monday | 8:30am - 3:30pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30am - 3:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 3:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 3:30pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 3:30pm |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Certificates, fees & processing
| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $12.00 | 12–16 weeksIndiana estimate |
| Death Certificate | $12.00 | 12–16 weeksIndiana estimate |
Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.
The East Chicago 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 East Chicago. 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
★★★★★2.8 (14)- ★★★★★Greg WootenGoogle
Showed up at 11:40 was told they are on lunch until 1:00, how long is your lunch
- ★★★★★Alexandra HillGoogle
The worst health department I've ever dealt with. Always on a defensive mode for no reason. They always blaming the state on why they don't do their jobs. They give you the run around and never call you back when they tell you they would.. Honestly would give them zero stars.
- ★★★★★Parker DuranGoogle
The procedure for Covid-19 testing at this location was quick and easy. They were conducting the nasal test at the back of the building from the comfort of your vehicle. There are signs at the east side entrance with arrows directly you to the test site.
- ★★★★★KimGoogle
EXTREMELY rude staff. Made an appointment for a covid test at 12:45, showed up at 12:10 and waited in line. At 12:30 staff came out and informed everyone that they were taking a 45 minute break and that you could either continue to wait in line or leave. They refused to honor my appointment and have absolutely no respect for your time. Don’t waste your time with this horrible facility and get your test done elsewhere. Never have I ever been treated so poorly by a healthcare provider.
- ★★★★★Jesenia GomezGoogle
I Called to get information about a TB test. She was rude.. she even said ugh!! Duh! Rude rude rude. Not everyone knows you have to wait 48to 72 hour. they only do the test on Monday and Friday. the hours are to short and not convenient for students. MONDAY 830 TO 3.BUT THEY TAKE 1 HOUR LUNCH. 830 to 11am on Friday Really .. what happened 9 to 5? Or After school ours.