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Birth Certificates

Vital Statistics

Birth Certificates: $17.00

Additional Certificates: $17.00

Plastic Covers: $5.00


Birth Certificates are available for all births in the State of Florida from 1930 to present. Any birth certificates 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. For a record under seal, write to:

Bureau of Vital Statistics
Attn: Vital Records Section
P.O. Box 210
Jacksonville, FL 32231-0042

Mail In Requests

Application for Birth Certificate

A completed application should be submitted along with the appropriate fee. Make check or money order payable to the Florida Department of Health in Martin County. Please do not send cash.

A legible copy of a valid driver's license, passport, state or military identification card must accompany all requests.

Online/Credit Card Orders

The Florida Department of Health in Martin County does not accept credit cards for online orders; however, for your convenience, you can process online requests through VitalChek or by phone at 877-550-7330. Additional fees will apply. 


Not born in Florida? Visit the National Center for Health Statistics.