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.
Order in-Person or by Mail
You will need the following information:
- A valid form of photo identification such as a driver’s license, state-issued ID, passport, or military ID. All identification must be valid (can not be expired.) For mailed requests, please provide a clear, readable photocopy.
- You will also need to complete a Birth Certificate Application Form (English or Spanish), including the person’s full name, date of birth, county of birth, mother’s full name, including maiden name and father’s full name.
Visit (or mail your request to) our main office in Sanford. We are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fees
- $15 – Birth Certificates
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 |