philadelphia department of public health
1101 Market St. 13th Floor, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107
Contact & location
- Address
- 1101 Market St. 13th Floor, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107
- Records for
- PHIladelphia County, Pennsylvania
- Phone
- (215) 686-5200
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Pennsylvania state records
PHIladelphia County follows Pennsylvania’s fees, eligibility rules and processing times. Compare the statewide baseline below before choosing where to go.
- $20.00
- Pennsylvania birth certificate fee
- 2–3 weeks
- Statewide processing
- 13,078,751
- Pennsylvania population
Office hours
| Monday | 9:00am - 4:30pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00am - 4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00am - 4:30pm |
| Thursday | 9:00am - 4:30pm |
| Friday | 9:00am - 4:30pm |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Certificates, fees & processing
Pennsylvania statewide| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $20.00Pennsylvania state fee | 2–3 weeksPennsylvania estimate |
| Death Certificate | $20.00Pennsylvania state fee | 3–4 weeksPennsylvania estimate |
| Marriage Certificate | — | 0 daysPennsylvania estimate |
| Divorce Record | — | 0 daysPennsylvania estimate |
This office has not published which records it issues or what it charges, so the table shows the records available in Pennsylvania 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 Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.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 philadelphia department of public health 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 Pennsylvania.
Reviews
★★★★★1.8 (34)- ★★★★★Anthony BurtonGoogle
The worst place ever I sat here 5 hours and the didn't know I was here. I had an appointment early that day but I wasn't told all the documents I needed so I had to go get it and when I got back nobody even acknowledged that I was there they called everybody around me and they have sign in sheet. I guess that is there for show because apparently nobody is using it
- ★★★★★Kabirame MohammedGoogle
I found roach in my food January 30 the general manager was nasty try b disrespectful I call health department on em they are nasty not mention manger they customer service nasty food is not fresh nor meat charge a lot and I recommend people check food they have no respect for there customers both manger they need training I work for New Jersey department health it’s shame see Philly Panda Express market street nasty not fresh food they are nasty all customers
- ★★★★★Liz VGoogle
Allowing Unions to dictate Public Health Policy instead of following the Science. PDPH refusing to implent CDC and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia guidelines for keeping our children in school is grounds for calling for the compete abolishment of the agency, as well as requiring restaurants to demand vaccination cards from diners, and requiring vaccines- that do not stop Omicron from spreading-of its' Citizens in order to eat indoors at a restaurant and of Government Employees. Reprehensible, authoritarian behavior from illiberal Ideologues.
- ★★★★★JGoogle
I had an issue with a vaccine dose, the dept. of health failed to accurately record of vaccine and then refused to help. Really disappointed and discouraged that, in the midst of a pandemic the health dept. won’t even help people. Know wonder Philly is doing so poorly with this.
- ★★★★★JessieGoogle
This department is an utter joke. They do not know how to operate and issue proper regulations when it comes to small businesses. The staff do not know anything and must refer to management when you question them. The system is corrupt, and we must pay the price. Thanks to them, I had to relocate my business out of the Philadelphia Area. It was a loss to me and my staff since we are still in the middle of a pandemic. I wish I could give them a "0" rating. I already filed a formal complaint to the bureau and will file a lawsuit for my losses. Let this be a warning to all businesses in the Philadelphia area. If you must deal with this department, be prepared to hire an attorney because they will not inform you of the regulations and changes to the law.