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Garrett County Food Network

Administration

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Phone: 301-334-7700
Fax: 301-334-7701

Hours of Operation:
Mon. – Fri. 8:00am – 5:00pm

Please Note:

Beginning May 1, 2023  birth certificates will be issued Monday – Friday from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. by appointment only, due to the onboarding of a new birth certificate system. Please call 301-334-7700 to schedule an appointment.

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Garrett County Health Department Administration

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The Administration division provides administrative services for all divisions within the health department.

Vital Records

Paula Dove
E-Mail: [email protected]

Death Certificates

Certified copies of death certificates filed in Garrett County may be obtained at the local health department within 30 days of the event for a fee of $18 for the first copy and $20 for each additional copy. Certified copies of previous deaths can be obtained through the Division of Vital Records in Baltimore, Maryland, for a fee of $10 for the first copy and $12 for each additional copy.

Birth Certificates

Garrett County Health Department provides certified copies of birth certificates for individuals born in Maryland from 1940 to present. Certificates are available to the person named on the certificate, their parent or guardian. Birth Certificates are processed by appointment only. The applicant must apply in person, complete an application, present a photo ID, and pay the current fee of $20 per copy. Maryland local health departments cannot accept applications for certificates by mail. To schedule an appointment call 301-334-7700.

Registering a home birth: Maryland law requires that all births occurring in the State be registered with the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Click here for more information.

MA Transportation:

The Medical Assistance Transportation Grant Program is funded by the State of Maryland and coordinates transportation services for Medical Assistance recipients who reside in Garrett County, and who are in need of transportation to access medically necessary services. This program provides “last resort” transportation for ambulatory, wheelchair, and stretcher-bound recipients who have no other means available of transport to get to and from medical appointments.

 

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Language Assistance

LanguageLine services are available.
Spanish (Medical Spanish) interpreter available in-person, upon request.

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