Newton County Health Department
15776 Highway 15 North, Decatur, Mississippi, 39327
Contact & location
- Address
- 15776 Highway 15 North, Decatur, Mississippi, 39327
- Records for
- Newton County, Mississippi
- Phone
- 601-635-2337
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Mississippi state records
Newton County follows Mississippi’s fees, eligibility rules and processing times. Compare the statewide baseline below before choosing where to go.
- $17.00
- Mississippi birth certificate fee
- 4–5 weeks
- Statewide processing
- 2,943,045
- Mississippi population
Office hours
| Monday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | closed |
| Wednesday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Thursday | closed |
| Friday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Office closed for lunch from 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Certificates, fees & processing
Mississippi statewide| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $17.00Mississippi state fee | 4–5 weeksMississippi estimate |
| Death Certificate | $17.00Mississippi state fee | 4–5 weeksMississippi estimate |
| Marriage Certificate | $17.00Mississippi state fee | 4–5 weeksMississippi estimate |
| Divorce Record | — | 0 daysMississippi estimate |
This office has not published which records it issues or what it charges, so the table shows the records available in Mississippi at the statewide fee. Call ahead to confirm before travelling. Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.
The Newton County Health Department is dedicated to ensuring the well-being of the local community. Their wide-ranging services encompass vital functions, including monitoring water quality, food safety, and sanitation to safeguard environmental health, promoting public health through educational programs, managing disease control, overseeing permits and inspections, and actively participating in emergency preparedness.
While their mission is vital for the well-being of the community, its essential to note that they typically do not handle vital records like birth certificates, death certificates and marriage certificates . To obtain these crucial documents, please visit other listings of offices available in the state of Mississippi.
Reviews
★★★★★2.8 (5)- ★★★★★Jacky ZamoraGoogle
They don’t answer the phone.
- ★★★★★Peggy HaygoodGoogle
This was the only time that I have been there, so please don't use my review/experience as a factor in your decision to go there yourself. The only reason that I gave only two stars was simply because they don't/didn't offer the services that I was seeking at the time.
- ★★★★★Lucy QGoogle
I'm not sure who the "new workers" are but they need to have a sit down and discuss how to properly talk to someone over the phone. It's never a patient or client's job to set the tone and atmosphere at your place of business! Every time you speak to someone you should possess professional and courteous behavior. If you're having a bad day go home or let someone else take calls. With that being said I don't recommend anybody to go there if you're expecting a friendly environment.