Please note that our office only has access to Florida vital records. If your birth occurred in another state, you may use our third‑party vendor, VitalChek, to complete your request.
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
Visit (or mail your request to) our Vital Statistics office. We are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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 (cannot be expired.) For mailed requests, please provide a clear, readable photocopy.
- If you do not have a valid photo ID, call 904-253-1620 and we will provide 3 alternative documents that you can use.
- You will also need to complete a Birth Certificate Application, including the person’s full name, date of birth, county of birth, mother’s full name, including maiden name and father’s full name.
Fees
- $15 Birth Certificates
- $10 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.