ST. JOSEPH COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
8TH FLOOR COUNTY-CITY BUILDING, 227 WEST JEFFERSON BOULEVARD, South Bend, Indiana, 46601-1870
Contact & location
- Address
- 8TH FLOOR COUNTY-CITY BUILDING, 227 WEST JEFFERSON BOULEVARD, South Bend, Indiana, 46601-1870
- Records for
- St. Joseph County, Indiana
- Phone
- 574-235-9639
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Indiana state records
St. Joseph County follows Indiana’s fees, eligibility rules and processing times. Compare the statewide baseline below before choosing where to go.
- $10.00
- Indiana birth certificate fee
- 12–16 weeks
- Statewide processing
- 6,924,275
- Indiana population
This office charges $15.00 — $5.00 more than the Indiana fee.
See full Indiana requirements, IDs & fees →Office hours
| Monday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Thursday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Friday | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Certificates, fees & processing
| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $15.00 | 12–16 weeksIndiana estimate |
| Death Certificate | $15.00 | 12–16 weeksIndiana estimate |
Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.
The ST. JOSEPH COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH’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 South Bend. 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
★★★★★2.9 (42)- ★★★★★Isabelle SchalliolGoogle
Got there at 1:30 (appointment) and sat there for 30 minutes waiting to be called back when we (my husband and son) waited to get his 6 month shots. We had the privilege of hearing the nurses share recipes in the room next door. Later, these same nurses were the ones to give my son his shots. They didn’t hold his legs and so he moved while the needle was in his leg and started bleeding a lot. Afterwards they told us not to give him Tylenol?? but I couldn’t hear why bc my son was screaming in pain. He’s currently unable to use his legs (10 months so he walks) and has been crying for hours. Never had this problem when my regular pediatrician gave him shots. Also got a parking ticket 4 minutes before we got back to our car. Maybe if they hadn’t been blabbering away about food, I wouldn’t have gotten it so thanks for ruining my day 👍🏼
- ★★★★★Wonderful WorldGoogle
They were at a particular event, and I asked about the only radon testing kit they had available. She said it's free BUT do you live in St. Joseph County? Why couldn't they have more available and to let *everyone* have one if he or she asks politely? I asked my county if they have kits, and so far no answer.
- ★★★★★Jennifer WellsGoogle
I have always received top-level medical assistance. I appreciate the friendly, professional service and the conveniences offered by the health department.
- ★★★★★Mona J. EskridgeGoogle
Well, I am one of the Thousands who were desperately looking for our Birth Certificates. I needed it so I could head to the DMV and apply for my Real ID. Lisa from St. Joe County Health Dept. came to my rescue!! She walked me through the online application process via VitalChek and 20 minutes later, I had my Order and Private PIN Number!! Then Lisa pulled my application from the VitalChek platform and processed my UPS Overnight request. I will have my *Certified Birth Certificate* from South Bend, IN in my hot little hands in less than 24 hours!! THANK YOU LISA!! You and the rest of the St. Joe County Health Department Warriors are THE BEST!! I So Appreciate YOU for ALL the Work You Do on a Daily basis!! Blessings.
- ★★★★★Thaddeus HackworthGoogle
I came for first appointment in the morning and it was a breeze. A great service and chill atmosphere. Nice people. Very grateful to have this option for the Yellow Fever vaccine.