⚠️ Important Service Updates ⚠️
The Caroline County Health Department is now processing birth and death certificates by appointment only on Mondays, Tuesdays & Fridays from 8:30–11:30 AM and 1:00–3:00 PM. Walk-ins will be given the next available appointment and may need to wait or return later, depending on availability.
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Please be aware that we will be unable to process Birth & Death Certificates from September 4 through October 2.
Certificates may be ordered at nearby health departments or online. Learn more.

Environmental Health

Environmental Health is the branch of public health that is charged with monitoring or mitigating factors in the environment that affect human health and the spread of disease. The Environmental Health Division of the Caroline County Health Department is responsible for administering a wide variety of Maryland environmental laws and regulations relating to safe air, water, soil, and food. Our goal is to provide consistent, timely, and useful customer service. The Environmental Health department can be reached via email at Carolineeh.progams@maryland.gov.

Building codes and permits are handled either by the Caroline County Department of Planning and Codes (for unincorporated areas) or a Town building and codes enforcement office (for those that live within a municipality).