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

Order birth certificates online through VitalChek®, the only vendor authorized by the Florida Department of Health.

Order Birth Certificates through VitalChek®

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 (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.

Order by Mail

Please mail your request to our Vital Statistics Fort Lauderdale Office. You may also visit this location in person.

LOCATIONS & Hours of Operation

Fort Lauderdale Health Center

2421A SW 6th Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
954‑467‑4413

South Regional Health Center

4105 Pembroke Road, Hollywood, FL 33021
954‑467‑4413

Paul Hughes Health Center

205 NW 6th Ave., Pompano Beach, FL 33060
954‑467‑4413

DaysOperating Hours
Monday8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday*8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Thursday*8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Friday8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed
* Every third Thursday of the month our offices are closed at 3 p.m.
*Paul Hughes is open on Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Additional 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.

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.