Florida Vital Records

Vital Records Online is the safest website to order Florida birth certificates, marriage certificates, and death certificates. You can be confident that your documents will arrive securely and your private information will remain confidential.

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Florida Government-Issued Vital Records

Ordering vital records in Florida with Vital Records Online is a hassle-free process. Our unmatched experience in online assisted application services will save you time on unnecessary document resubmission at the office. If needed, you will greatly benefit from our unlimited support throughout your application process. We are here to help, by email and telephone.

The Florida Department of Public Health sets the requirements for the necessary documentation that you will need in order to obtain your certified vital records. An authorized copy of your vital records is necessary for a variety of purposes. Replace a lost birth certificate, marriage certificate, and death certificate in a few steps with our online forms.

Save unnecessary trips to the Florida Department of Vital Records and order a certified copy of your records from the comfort of your home. We take care of the processing and ensure a timely delivery straight to your door.

Click the links below to start your online application:

Official Birth Certificate

Florida Birth Certificate

Request a Certified Copy of Live Birth for your baby or child.

Official Marriage Certificate

Florida Marriage Certificate

Obtain Marriage records for yourself or a family member.

Official Marriage Certificate

Florida Death Certificate

Get an Original Copy of a Death Certificate replacement for a lost record.

Ordering Vital Records in Florida

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

  1. How to request vital records from Florida

    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.

  2. How long will it take to receive my vital records from Florida?

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

  3. What documents are required to order vital records from Florida?

    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

  4. How much does a vital record copy cost from Florida?

    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.

  5. Who can request vital records from Florida?

    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.

  6. How to order birth certificates and other vital records from Florida?

    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.

Get answers to more frequently asked questions

Florida Vital Records Office
  • Physical address for walk-in requests
    Bureau of Vital Statistics
    ATTN: VITAL RECORDS SECTION
    1217 N Pearl St
    Jacksonville, FL 32202

    Mailing address for vital records application
    Department of Health Office of Vital Statistics Attn: Vital Records Section
    P.O. BOX 210
    Jacksonville, FL 32231-0042

  • Phone: (904) 359-6900
  • https://onlinevitals.com/directory-directories/locations/florida/
Business Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM EST Time
Saturday - Sunday Closed

Information for walk-ins
Payments may be made in the form of cash, check, money order, Visa, and Mastercard.

Vital Records Online Mailing Center
PO Box 13471
Miami, FL 33101

Currently, this location is not open to the public.

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