Florida Vital Records

Before starting the process of requesting a certified copy of a birth, marriage, or death certificate, it is essential to understand that you will need to provide some sensitive information to obtain your records. It is also essential to know about the requirements, processing times, and other relevant information for the Florida Department of Health. Read below to understand more about some of the most frequently asked questions.

Currently, you can expect to receive your vital records from the Florida Department Of Health in 5 to 10 business days.

The Florida Department of Health requires applicants to prove their identity by including a photocopy of their ID to complete the online application. It varies depending on the type of certificate, but commonly people can use a driver's license or a state photo ID. Check other acceptable IDs per certificate needed:

• Florida Birth Certificate Requirements
• Florida Marriage Certificate Requirements
• Florida Death Certificate Requirements

Vital Records Online will charge a fee starting from $49 for the assisted service whenever you order birth records, marriage certificates or licenses, divorce certificates, or death records. The state of Florida will charge a $9.00 fee for a certified copy of a birth certificate. There is a $5.00 fee for a marriage certificate copy and a $5.00 for a death certificate. Any additional copy will cost $4.

There are limitations to who can request vital records from Florida. It depends on if the request is for a birth certificate, marriage certificate, or death certificate. The requestor must be doing it on their own behalf. But the requester can also be part of the immediate family, the legal guardian, or the legal representative for the individual of record.

There are two ways to order vital records in Florida. The first and the easiest is through our service – Vital Records Online. You can complete your application process online and will receive your vital records by mail. We are saving you time and a trip to the Department of Health.

The second option is going in person to the vital records office in the location where the individual was born. This process could be tedious and time-consuming due to the long lines and paperwork typically associated with the Administration.