Rutherford-Polk-McDowell District Health Department
221 Callahan-Koon Road, Spindale, North Carolina, 28160
Contact & location
- Address
- 221 Callahan-Koon Road, Spindale, North Carolina, 28160
- Records for
- Rutherford County, North Carolina
- Phone
- (828) 223-3908
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues North Carolina state records
Rutherford County follows North Carolina’s fees, eligibility rules and processing times. Compare the statewide baseline below before choosing where to go.
- $30.00
- North Carolina birth certificate fee
- 2–3 weeks
- Statewide processing
- 11,046,024
- North Carolina population
Office hours
via Google| Monday | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Certificates, fees & processing
North Carolina statewide| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $30.00North Carolina state fee | 2–3 weeksNorth Carolina estimate |
| Death Certificate | $30.00North Carolina state fee | 3–4 monthsNorth Carolina estimate |
| Marriage Certificate | $30.00North Carolina state fee | 3–4 monthsNorth Carolina estimate |
| Divorce Record | $30.00North Carolina state fee | 3–4 monthsNorth Carolina estimate |
This office has not published which records it issues or what it charges, so the table shows the records available in North Carolina 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 Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.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 Rutherford-Polk-McDowell District 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 North Carolina.
Reviews
★★★★★3.7 (27)- ★★★★★Cats ForeverGoogle
I've needed them 3 times in the last 6 years and they have always been friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Update. Changing from five stars to three. I wasted a week calling the covid hotline. Turns out they don't man it anymore! Time and frustration! Ridiculous! Why list it first thing on the menu then?!
- ★★★★★Elizabeth SmithGoogle
It's the best in treating pre-term labor but you do have long wait times. You have the very same doctors as if you were seeing the ob/gyn in their main office. BTW THANKS DR.GODFREY FOR HELPING ME BRING 2 HEALTHY CHILDREN IN THE WORLD EVEN IF THEY WERE BOTH KINDA EARLY!
- ★★★★★Ashley FlackGoogle
I came here for a wic appointment with my two year old. There was no line upon entering, we were taken right back. We only had to wait to see the nutritionist, and that didn't take but maybe 5 minutes. I was pleasantly surprised how quickly and easy the whole appointment went. The ladies that work here are super friendly and helpful as well. 😀
- ★★★★★Chris JonesGoogle
They do a great job with Environmental. Septic tank permits are fast.
- ★★★★★Natalie ThompsonGoogle
Had a TB test there, everyone was nice and professional, if you go in the morning right when they open they're very fast