Florida law restricts the issuance of birth certificates,. Proof of identity is required
to prove eligibility. Acceptable forms of identification are Florida Driver's License,
Florida State ID Card, U.S. Passport, or Military ID Card. Expired forms of identification
will not be accepted. Mail requests must have the signature of the applicant.
Eligibility Requirements:
Birth records can only be issued to the applicant (the child named on the
record) AND be over 18 years old, or
The parent, guardian or legal representative of the person named on the
certificate, or;
By court order.
Information needed about the person named on the certificate:
Full name of child at birth and any legal name changes other than by marriage
Date of Birth
City or county of birth
Father's full name
Mother's full name including her maiden name
Information needed about the person ordering the certificate:
Full name - Signature and printed
Relationship to person named on the certificate(father, mother, self, etc.)
Mailing Address
Daytime phone number
A photocopy of a valid picture identification must be included.
Identification includes:
State Picture ID
State Drivers License
Passport
Military ID
Note: Requests may be mailed or brought in person to the Vital Statistics Office.
Standard Delivery: Certificates mailed via U.S. Postal Service at no additional charge.
Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are
public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in
response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to
this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing.
