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Birth Certificates are available for all births in the State of Florida from 1930 to present.

Vital Statistics

  •  772-873-4932
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    Fax

    772-873-8592
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    Mailing Address

    5150 NW Milner Drive 

    Port St. Lucie, FL 34983 

     

  • How to obtain a copy of a birth certificate (1930-present):
  • Prior to 1930
  • Birth Records Under Seal
  • Other States
  • Outside the US

Order online through VitalCheck

In a hurry? Order birth certificates online. VitalChek® is the only vendor recommended by the Florida Department of Health. VitalChek® is a third-party service, not affiliated with the Florida Department of Health. As such, fees charged by VitalChek® may be different than fees charged when ordering directly through your local health department office.

Visit Our Main Office in Port St. Lucie

5150 NW Milner Drive
Port St. Lucie, FL 34983

We are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. We close a half hour for lunch from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.

You will need the following information:

One (1) valid form of photo identification such as a driver’s license, State ID issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles, passport or military ID. All identification must be valid (can not be expired.) For mailed requests, please provide a clear, readable photocopy.

The completed Birth Certificate Application Form.

You also need to provide the person’s full name, date of birth, county of birth, mother’s full name including maiden name and father’s full name

Prices:
$17.00 Birth Certificates
$17.00 Additional Certificates
$10.00 Notary Fee
$10.00 Rush Fee
$5.00 Certificate Protective Sheath
$1.00 Shipping & Handling Fee (Standard USPS)

Birth certificates in Florida prior to 1930 must be requested from the Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville.
Birth records under seal by reason of adoption, paternity determination or court order must be obtained from the Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville.
Not born in Florida? Visit the National Center for Health Statistics to find more information.
If you or your child were born outside of the United States and need information on foreign birth records, visit the National Center for Health Statistics.