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Birth Certificates
Contact Us
- 904-253-1620
- DuvalVitalStatisticsInfo@flhealth.gov
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Mailing Address
921 N. Davis St.
Bldg. A, Suite 251, MC-21
Jacksonville, FL 32209
Copies of birth certificates are requested for identification, to prove citizenship, and for other purposes. The State of Florida maintains the original copies of birth certificates from Duval County as well as the rest of the state. We provide you with a certified certificate that you can be used for legal purposes. See how to obtain a copy of a birth certificate below.
Our office does not have records for birth and death certificates from other states. For copies, you must contact the state in which the birth or death occurred.
Print the Birth Certificate Application.
In Person
To obtain a copy of a birth certificate in person, visit our main office:
3225 University Blvd. S.
Suite 100
Jacksonville, Florida 32216
Phone: 904-253-1620
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
To obtain a copy of a birth certificate via email, send a request to DuvalVitalStatisticsInfo@FLhealth.gov.
To obtain a copy of a birth certificate via mail, send a request to:
Office of Vital Statistics
Florida Department of Health in Duval County
921 N. Davis St.
Bldg. A, Suite 251, MC-21
Jacksonville, FL 32209
VitalChek
- Order via telephone through VitalChek
- You may order birth and death certificates by phone with a credit card by calling VitalChek at 1-877-297-9125. All major credit cards are accepted.
- Order online through VitalChek
- VitalChek® is the only vendor recommended by the Florida Department of Health. VitalChek® is a 3rd party service, not affiliated with the Florida Department of Health. As such, fees charged by VitalChek® may be different than fees charged when ordering directly through your local health department office.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who can obtain a copy of a birth certificate?
- What Information is needed?
- How soon may I expect a copy?
- What is the cost to obtain a Birth Certificate?
- Individuals 18 and older may obtain their own certificate
- Parents listed on the record
- Legal guardians who present with proper court documents showing legal custody
- One (1) valid form of photo identification such as a driver’s license, State ID issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles, passport or military ID. All identification must be valid (can not be expired.) For mailed requests, please provide a clear, readable photocopy.
- The completed Birth Certificate Application Form
- You also need to provide the person’s
- Full name
- Date of birth or date of death
- County of birth
- Mother’s full name including maiden name
- Father’s full name
Your request will be processed the day we receive it from you.
- $15 for one copy
- $10 for each additional copy requested at the same time as the original request for the same person
- We accept all forms of payment with the exception of personal checks.
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