Where can I get a birth certificate?
Birth certificates are issued only by the Virginia Department of Health, please call (804) 662-6200.
Where do I go to get shots for foreign travel?
The Richmond Health District provides some adult immunizations that are required for foreign travel. Full service immunizations for travel are provided at various locations in the Richmond area. Click this link for information about locations that provide travel immunizations.
Do you have a public health dentist?
No, but we ’re currently working to obtain dental services. Contact the VCU Medical College of Virginia Dental School at (804) 828-9190 or the Capital Area Health Network at 253-1972.
Do you have an STD clinic?
Yes. Our STD Clinic is located at 500 N. 10th Street; please call (804) 646-6855 for more information.
Where can I report an unclean restaurant?
The Environmental Health Division conducts inspection on all restaurants within the city. If you want to report an unclean restaurant, or food illness, please call (804) 646-3120.
Where can I get a death certificate?
The RCHD Vital Records Office issues certificates for all deaths that occur within the city of Richmond. Please call (804) 646-3122 for more information.
How do I report TB cases or a disease outbreak?
Our public health nurse epidemiologist investigates communicable diseases and outbreaks. For more information, please call (804) 646-6855.
My child needs a physical, where can I go?
Aside from your family physician, sources for physicals include Capital Area Health Network (780-0840), Hayes Willis Clinic (230-7777), VCU Medical Center Children’s Pavilion (828-5777), Patient First Parham Road (559-9900). School sports physicals are provided at our teen clinic, 646-6850.
Do you give pregnancy tests?
Yes, pregnancy tests are administered at the RCHD clinic, which is at 500 N. 10th St. For more information, please call (804) 646-6850.
Where do I get my nursing license?
The Virginia State Board of Nursing issues nursing licenses. For more information, please call (804) 662-9909 or visit www.dhp.virginia.gov.