FAQs

The Health Board meets quarterly, on the third Tuesday of January, April, July and October of each year.  They are held in the Conference Room at the Office Complex South in Albion at 7:30 pm.

Yes, the meeting is open to the public.

Yes, two weeks before the Board Meeting.

You may access your immunization records at  www.myvaxindiana.in.gov. You will need a unique security code which may be obtained by calling the immunization clinic at 260-636-2978 x 1 and speaking to the clinic receptionist.  COVID-19 vaccination records can be accessed at the Indiana Vaccination Portal at Access Indiana.  You will need to register for an account in order to access the record.

It is a viral infection transmitted in the saliva of an infected animal.  The virus enters the central nervous system of the host.

Yes, by law all animal bites are to be reported to the local Heatlh Department as soon as possible after the incident occurs.

If there is a possibility that the saliva from the animal has entered the blood stream.

Only a dog, cat or ferret can be confined for 10 days from the date of the bite.  At the end of the quarantine period a visual health check is conducted to verify the health of the animal.  If the animal is showing any signs of illness, a veterinarian’s opinion is sought.  If the animal is healthy, the quarantine is lifted.

By law, whether an animal has a current rabies vaccination or not, the animal is still required to be quarantined for 10 days.

A quarantine means the animal cannot have any contact with another human or animal other than the caregiver.

In the case of wild animal bites, the individual species is considered before deciding whether to euthanize the animal for rabies testing.

Yes

Contact the Noble County Health Department for more information.

See fee schedule.

See fee schedule.

See the Septic System Permit Procedure Guide.

An onsite evaluation /soil boring is an actual physical visit to the lot or the location where an onsite sewage disposal system is proposed. A Soil Scientist will provide a direct detailed soil analysis to be reviewed by the septic EHS for the purpose of providing minimum requirements for the proposed system.

See Soil Scientists list.

Contact the Septic-EHS at the Health Department.

Currently Noble County does not have a Well Ordinance, however, the well is required to be 50 feet from any portion of the septic system as stated on the permit.

Monday thru Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.

Current legal picture identification (such as driver's license or state id) is needed.  If you are married, a copy of your marriage license will be needed.  If you have been married more than once, a copy of each marriage license to the current name that you have now (if you are female) will need to be presented.

The Noble County Health Department, Vital Records division, maintains records for persons born in Noble County.  Written applications must be completed and identification is required of the applicant whether by mail or in person.

The fee is $10.00 cash, credit card, or money order, no personal checks for each birth certificate they come in half sheet.  Money orders must be made out to the Noble County Health Department.

An amendment can be filed with the local office or the Indiana State Department of Health for correction.  Two documents, at least 10 years old and a picture I.D. must be presented to confirm the spelling of the name.  A $15.00 fee is required and an appointment is necessary.

Even though a person was adopted in Noble County, the record is maintained in the county/state of birth.

Under these circumstances a member of your immediate family may be eligible to apply for your birth certificate by presenting their identification.  They must also show proof of the relationship (for i.e. their birth certificate or a marriage certificate).

You may send your application by express mail and enclosed another express mail envelope inside for us to mail it back to you.

Birth records are recorded and maintained in the county/state of birth regardless of where the person lives.  Noble County cannot issue birth certificates for any place except for people born in Noble County.

They are $12.00 for each one.  We will only accept cash, credit cards, or money orders made out to the Noble County Health Department.   Personal checks are not accepted.

Death records are recorded in the county/state where the individual expired, no matter where he/she lived or is buried.

Searches by volunteers or office personnel are $10.00 non-refundable for each request.  Payment must be made by cash, credit card, or money order.  Again, personal checks are not accepted.

The name of the person, their date of death and their parent's names.  Our records date back to 1882.   Anything prior to 1882 would not be available in Noble County Vital Records.

Birth records for genealogy purposes are only available on individuals who would be at least 75 years old.