State vital records · DOH-BVS
Florida Vital Records
Get a birth, death, or marriage certificate in Florida — official fees, processing times, ID requirements, and every local vital records office by county and city.
Florida · 77 offices
- 77
- Offices listed
- 70
- Counties covered
- $10.00
- Birth cert. fee
- 3–5 days
- Avg. processing
At a glance
Birth Certificate
$9 + $1 shipping & handling fee for mail-in requests (unless a prepaid express delivery envelope is provided) · 3 to 5 business days
Death Certificate
$5 + $1 shipping & handling fee for mail-in requests (unless a prepaid express delivery envelope is provided) · 3 to 5 business days
Marriage Certificate
$5 + $1 shipping & handling fee for mail-in requests (unless a prepaid express delivery envelope is provided) · 3 to 5 business days
Florida Department of Health - Bureau of Vital Statistics (DOH-BVS)
- Address
- 1217 N Pearl Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
- Mailing
- FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BUREAU OF VITAL STATISTICS ATTN: VITAL RECORDS SECTION P.O. BOX 210, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32231-0042
- Phone
- (904) 359-6900
- Website
- Official site ↗
- Hours
- M-F 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Florida Birth Certificate
- Fee
- $9 + $1 shipping & handling fee for mail-in requests (unless a prepaid express delivery envelope is provided)
- Additional copy
- $4.00
- Rush fee
- $10.00
- Processing time
- 3 to 5 business days
- Rush processing
- 2 - 3 business days, Same day (walk-in)
- Public after
- 100 years
Who can request
- Children (of deceased Spouse)
- Grandchildren (if person on record is deceased)
- Legal Guardian
- Legal Representative
- Other Person by Court Order
- Parents
- Person on Record
- Siblings (of deceased)
Required information
- Date of Birth
- Full Name of Person of Record
- Mailing Address
- Parent Names Before Marriage
- Phone Number
- Place of Birth
- Sex
- Your Name
- Your Relationship to the Person of Record
- Your Signature
Accepted ID
- Driver's License
- Passport
- State ID
- US Military ID
Secondary ID
- College ID
- Consular Card
- Foreign Driver's License
- Health Insurance Card
- ID Card
- Matricula Card
- Tax Documents
- Vehicle Registration
Florida Death Certificate
- Fee
- $5 + $1 shipping & handling fee for mail-in requests (unless a prepaid express delivery envelope is provided)
- Additional copy
- $4.00
- Rush fee
- $10.00
- Processing time
- 3 to 5 business days
- Rush processing
- 2 - 3 business days, Same day (walk-in)
- Public after
- 50 / Not Restricted for copies without cause of death
Who can request
- Attorneys
- Children
- Grandchildren
- Interested Parties (personal or property rights legal need)
- Other Person by Court Order
- Parents
- Siblings
- Spouse
Required information
- Date of Birth
- Date of Death
- Full Name of Person of Record
- Funeral Home Name
- Mailing Address
- Phone Number
- Place of Death
- SSN
- Sex
- Surviving Spouse
- Your Name
- Your Relationship to the Person of Record
- Your Signature
Accepted ID
- Driver's License
- Passport
- State ID
- US Military ID
Secondary ID
- College ID
- Consular Card
- Foreign Driver's License
- Health Insurance Card
- ID Card
- Matricula Card
- Tax Documents
- Vehicle Registration
- Work ID
Florida Marriage Certificate
- Fee
- $5 + $1 shipping & handling fee for mail-in requests (unless a prepaid express delivery envelope is provided)
- Additional copy
- $4.00
- Rush fee
- $10.00
- Processing time
- 3 to 5 business days
- Rush processing
- 2-3 business days, Same day (walk-in)
- Public after
- Not Restricted
Who can request
- Not Restricted
Required information
- Bride's Date of Birth
- Bride's Name Before Marriage
- County of Marriage
- Date of Marriage
- Groom Name Before Marriage
- Groom's Date of Birth
- Mailing Address
- Phone Number
- Place of Marriage
- Your Name
- Your Relationship to the Person of Record
- Your Signature
Accepted ID
- Not Required
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Most Florida birth and death records are requested at the county level. Browse by office type, popular city, or county.
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All counties (70)
- Alachua County3
- Baker County1
- Bay County2
- Bradford County1
- Brevard County3
- Broward County5
- Calhoun County1
- Charlotte County2
- Citrus County3
- Clay County4
- Collier County3
- Columbia County1
- Dade County1
- DeSoto County1
- Dixie County1
- Duval County4
- Escambia County5
- Flagler County2
- Florida Department of Health in Broward County2
- Florida Department of Health in Duval County1
- Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County1
- Franklin County1
- Gadsden County1
- Gilchrist County1
- Glades County1
- Gulf County1
- Hamilton County1
- Hardee County1
- Hendry County1
- Hernando County3
- Highlands County4
- Hillsborough County3
- Holmes County1
- Indian River County1
- Jackson County1
- Lafayette County1
- Lake County2
- Lee County3
- Leon County4
- Levy County1
- Liberty County1
- Madison County1
- Manatee County2
- Marion County2
- Martin County3
- Monroe County3
- Nassau County3
- Okaloosa County3
- Okeechobee County1
- Orange County4
- Osceola County3
- Palm Beach County6
- Pasco County3
- Pinellas County7
- Polk County6
- Putnam County2
- Santa Rosa County4
- Sarasota County5
- Seminole County3
- St. Johns County2
- St. Lucie County3
- Sumter County3
- Suwannee County1
- Tallahassee County1
- Taylor County1
- Union County1
- Volusia County2
- Wakulla County1
- Walton County3
- Washington County1
Apostille & authentication
- Office
- Bureau of Vital Statistics
- Mailing
- Courier Delivery: Dept. of State, Division of Corporations, Apostille Certificate, 2415 N. Monroe Street, Suite 810, Tallahassee, FL 32303
- Walk-in
- Dept. of State, Division of Corporations, Apostille Certificate, 2415 N. Monroe Street, Suite 810, Tallahassee, FL 32303
- Details
- The authorized copy of the original document,A photocopy of the document,Your proof of identification (Driver’s License State ID or Passport),The Apostille Request Form
Florida vital records FAQs
How much does a Florida birth certificate cost?
The fee is $9 + $1 shipping & handling fee for mail-in requests (unless a prepaid express delivery envelope is provided).
How long does a Florida birth certificate take?
3 to 5 business days
How much does a Florida death certificate cost?
The fee is $5 + $1 shipping & handling fee for mail-in requests (unless a prepaid express delivery envelope is provided).
How long does a Florida death certificate take?
3 to 5 business days
How much does a Florida marriage certificate cost?
The fee is $5 + $1 shipping & handling fee for mail-in requests (unless a prepaid express delivery envelope is provided).
How long does a Florida marriage certificate take?
3 to 5 business days
Where do I get a birth certificate in Florida?
Florida birth and death records are requested at the county level or from the state vital records office. Browse the 77 offices listed on this page by county or city, or order online through our partner to skip the in-person visit.
Can I order a Florida birth certificate online?
Yes. You can prepare and submit your application online through our partner, Vital Records Online, and skip the in-person visit.
Public records: Florida Statute Chapter 119 (Public Record Law). Information is provided as guidance and may change — verify with the state office before applying.