Ottawa County Health Department
1856 E. Perry St., Port Clinton, Ohio, 43452
Contact & location
- Address
- 1856 E. Perry St., Port Clinton, Ohio, 43452
- Records for
- Ottawa County, Ohio
- Phone
- (419) 734-6800
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Ohio state records
Ottawa County follows Ohio’s fees, eligibility rules and processing times. Compare the statewide baseline below before choosing where to go.
- $21.50
- Ohio birth certificate fee
- 4–6 weeks
- Statewide processing
- 11,883,304
- Ohio population
This office charges $22.00 — $0.50 more than the Ohio fee.
See full Ohio requirements, IDs & fees →Office hours
| Monday | 7:45am - 4:30pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:45am - 4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 7:45am - 4:30pm |
| Thursday | 7:45am - 4:30pm |
| Friday | 7:45am - 4:30pm |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Certificates, fees & processing
| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $22.00 | 4–6 weeksOhio estimate |
| Death Certificate | $22.00 | 4–6 weeksOhio estimate |
Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.
The Ottawa 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 Port Clinton. 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
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Friendly and attentive staff.
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I was in for a new build and talked to Debbie Redmond, she was very friendly and helpful. I appreciated her friendly helpful manner and her extensive knowledge of the area and what I needed to have done.