Florida birth certificates are issued through the Bureau of Vital Statistics at the Department of Health. Orders may be placed online, by mail, or in-person.
Order Online
In a hurry? Order birth certificates online through VitalChek®, the only vendor authorized by the Florida Department of Health.
in-Person
Please provide:
- A valid (non-expired) form of photo identification
- Driver’s license
- State-issued ID
- Passport
- Military ID
- A completed Birth Certificate Application Form
- Please note: the application form must include the person’s full name, date of birth, county of birth, mother’s full name (including maiden name), and father’s full name.
Birth certificates can be ordered at the following locations:
- Fairfield Service Center – Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Downtown Service Center – Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Northside Service Center – Tuesday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
By Mail
Please provide:
- A clear photocopy of a valid (non-expired) form of photo identification
- Driver’s license
- State-issued ID
- Passport
- Military ID
- A completed Birth Certificate Application Form
- Please note – the application form must include the person’s full name, date of birth, county of birth, mother’s full name (including maiden name), and father’s full name.
- Mail your request to our Fairfield Service Center
Fees
- Birth Certificate – $11
Additional Information
| Birth Certificates Prior to 1930 | Must be requested from the Florida Department of Health’s Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville |
| Birth Records Under Seal | Must be requested from the Florida Department of Health’s Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville |
| Birth Records from Other States | Visit the National Center for Health Statistics |
| Birth Records from Outside of the U.S. | Visit the U.S. Department of State |