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, 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 Sarasota location or our Venice location. We are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. We close a half hour for lunch from noon – 12:30 p.m.
Fees
- $15 Birth Certificates
- $5 Additional Certificates
Additional Information
- Birth Certificates Prior to 1930
Birth certificates in Florida prior to 1930 must be requested from the Florida Department of Health’s Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville. - Birth Records Under Seal
Birth records under seal by reason of adoption, paternity determination, or court order, must be obtained from the Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville. - Birth Records in Other States
Not born in Florida? Visit the National Center for Health Statistics to find more information. - Birth Records Outside of the U.S.
If you or your child were born outside of the U.S. and need information on foreign birth records, visit the National Center for Health Statistics.