FLORIDA VITAL RECORDS
Due to inclement weather, the Florida Department of Health, Office of Vital Statistics will be closed until further notice. As a result, processing times will be extended.

The Florida Department of Health, Office of Vital Statistics (Florida Vital Records) issues certified copies of Florida birth certificates, Florida death certificates, Florida marriage records and Florida divorce records for events which occurred in the State of Florida. You may order copies of Florida vital records through VitalChek on an expedited basis.

NOTICE: Although VitalChek attempts to include accurate and up-to-date information on this site, state and agency information is subject to change without notice. VitalChek makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the information herein and assumes no liability with respect to such information.

FLORIDA BIRTH CERTIFICATES
Florida Vital Records issues copies of certified Florida birth certificates, which are typically acceptable for passport, social security, employment, personal identification and other legal purposes.

Who Can Order?
You may order copies of Florida birth certificates for yourself or for a child, as long as your name appears on the birth certificate. If your name does not appear on the Florida birth certificate being requested, you must submit documentation showing a direct and tangible interest. If the certificate holder named on the Florida birth certificate is deceased, you must also submit a copy of the death certificate. Please fax this documentaion to 877.550.7428.

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Birth - Computer Copy
A certified computer generated copy of the original record with the embossed Seal of Florida. This certificate is accepted by all state and federal agencies as legal proof of birth and citizenship. It can typically be used for travel, passport, proof of citizenship, social security, driver's license, school registration, personal identification and other legal purposes. The computer copy is available for events that occurred in the State of Florida from 1930 to present.

First Copy: $19.00    Additional Copies: $4.00


Birth - Book Copy
A certified photocopy of the original record with the embossed Seal of Florida. This certificate is accepted by all state and federal agencies as legal proof of birth and citizenship. It can typically be used for proof of parentage, travel, passport, proof of citizenship, social security, driver's license, school registration, personal identification and other legal purposes. The book copy is available for events that occurred in the State of Florida from 1865 to present.

First Copy: $24.00    Additional Copies: $4.00

Order Online
It's the easiest and most efficient method for ordering official birth certificates and other vital records because there is less room for error when you enter the information yourself. Our simple forms have built-in editing features to help ensure the accuracy of your order.

VitalChek is an official service, authorized by Florida Vital Statistics, to securely order certified Florida vital records, like birth and death certificates. Other online services may not be authorized by Florida Vital Statistics, and may charge additional fees without providing approved services or guaranteeing confidentiality of your data.

As a government-approved organization for 25 years, VitalChek safely delivers millions of vital records every year and is America’s #1 resource for ordering certified vital records across the nation. VitalChek makes purchasing your family’s most important documents, such as Florida birth certificates, simple, fast and secure:

• Simple step-by-step ordering with easy to use editing features to help ensure the accuracy of your order.
• Fast online ordering, processing & delivery options to help get your certificate as quickly as possible.
• Secure ordering processes that are designed to help protect your identity online.

VitalChek offers the convenience of ordering Florida birth certificates for yourself or your family from the privacy of your home or office, 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, with no hidden fees or unexplained charges. No traffic, no standing in line, no parking, no hassles.