Lauderdale County Health Department
500 Highway 51 South, Ripley, Tennessee, 38063
Contact & location
- Address
- 500 Highway 51 South, Ripley, Tennessee, 38063
- Records for
- Lauderdale County, Tennessee
- Phone
- (731) 253-9954
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Tennessee state records
Lauderdale County follows Tennessee’s fees, eligibility rules and processing times. Compare the statewide baseline below before choosing where to go.
- $15.00
- Tennessee birth certificate fee
- 3–4 days
- Statewide processing
- 7,227,750
- Tennessee population
Office hours
via Google| Monday | 8:00am - 4:30pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00am - 4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00am - 4:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:00am - 4:30pm |
| Friday | 8:00am - 4:30pm |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Certificates, fees & processing
| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $15.00Tennessee state fee | 3–4 daysTennessee estimate |
| Death Certificate | $15.00Tennessee state fee | 3–4 daysTennessee estimate |
Rows marked Tennessee state fee mean the office has not published its own price, so the statewide fee is shown. Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.
The Lauderdale 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 Ripley. 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
★★★★★4.6 (18)- ★★★★★David NewmanGoogle
Real life local hero's working their hearts out. Last week they never slowed down during the Storm.
- ★★★★★linda dossGoogle
I've been going here a long time they have helped me a lot of times when I had an emergency they always tried to work me in with out me having a appointment because of my health issues they are the friendliest people there especially Mrs Gail and mrs tutti I think I can't always remember her name she works in the lab department and the women at the front desk are a big help I really appreciate them all THANK You ❤️❤️❤️❤️
- ★★★★★Melinda BednarGoogle
My husband and I were at the Lauderdale County, TN Health Department yesterday, The employees very PROFESSIONAL, FRIENDLY AND COMPASSIONATE. If you have a health care or other state provided service that can be taken care of at the Health Department, these public servants will give you the best service possible.
- ★★★★★Rob HarrisGoogle
Went in for a copy of my birth certificate. Lady was very helpful and knowledgeable. Was in there maybe 10 to 15 minutes. Very pleasant experience.
- ★★★★★Katelyn HollandGoogle
Everyone is very dull. They act like they hate coming to work every day and they are always so quick to judge. I've gotten dirty look and snarky attitude from all of the 3 people that I've seen so far in the hour that I've been here. They do not make you feel welcome and they do not try their best to console your kids or give you the best care. I'd rather go ANYWHERE ELSE.