Gary Health Department
1145 W. 5TH AVENUE, Gary, Indiana, 46402

Contact & location
- Address
- 1145 W. 5TH AVENUE, Gary, Indiana, 46402
- Records for
- Lake County, Indiana
- Phone
- 219-882-5565
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified August 5, 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 $15.00, $5.00 more than the Indiana fee.
See full Indiana requirements, IDs & fees →Office hours
| Thrusday | 9:00am - 4:00pm |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00am - 4:00pm |
| Tuesday | 9:00am - 4:00pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00am - 4:00pm |
| Friday | 9:00am - 4:00pm |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Office closed for lunch from 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Certificates, fees & processing
| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $15.00 | 12–16 weeksIndiana estimate |
| Death Certificate | $12.00 | 12–16 weeksIndiana estimate |
Processing times are set at the state level. County offices do not publish their own, and are estimates that vary with demand.
The Gary 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 Gary. 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.
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