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 A Copy Online
Order birth certificates online.
Order in-Person or by Mail
You will need the following information:
- Valid 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.
- Completed 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 Summit Professional or Dade City location. We are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Dade City offices are closed for lunch from 1-2 p.m.
Fees
- $12 Birth Certificates
- $8 Additional Certificates
- $3 Certificate Protective Sleeves
- $10 Shipping
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.