Florida birth certificates are issued through the Bureau of Vital Statistics at the Department of Health. Orders may be placed online, by mail, or in person.
Order Online
Order birth certificates online through VitalChek®, the only vendor authorized by the Florida Department of Health.
Order in Person or by Mail
You will need the following information:
- A valid form of photo identification such as a driver’s license, state-issued ID, passport, or military ID. All identification must be valid (can not be expired.) For mailed requests, please provide a clear, readable photocopy.
- You will also need to complete a birth certificate application form, including the person’s full name, date of birth, county of birth, mother’s full name (including maiden name), and father’s full name.
You can mail your request to:
Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County
Attn: Vital Statistics
P.O. Box 5135
Tampa, FL 33675-5135
locations
Visit us in person at any of the following locations.
University Area Vital Statistics Office
Open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Downtown Office
The vital statistics office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. (closed daily from noon – 1 p.m.)
St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital
The vital statistics office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – noon
Tax Collector Locations
Tax collectors can issue birth certificates as well. For more information, visit the Hillsborough County Tax Collector’s website.
Brandon
3030 N. Falkenburg Road
Tampa, FL 33619
Drew Park
4100 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33614
Downtown
601 E. Kennedy Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33602
North Tampa
3011 University Center Drive, Suite 150
Tampa, FL 33612
Plant City
4706 Sydney Road
Plant City, FL 33566
Southshore
406 30th St. SE
Ruskin, FL 33570
Fees
- Birth certificates – $14
- Additional certificates – $9 each
- Certificate protective sheath – $3
Additional Information
Birth Certificates Prior to 1930
Birth certificates in Florida prior to 1930 must be requested from the Florida Department of Health’s Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville.
Birth Records Under Seal
Birth records under seal by reason of adoption, paternity determination, or court order must be obtained from the Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville.
Birth Records in Other States
Not born in Florida? Visit the National Center for Health Statistics to find more information.
Birth Records Outside of the U.S.
If you or your child were born outside of the U.S. and need information on foreign birth records, visit the U.S. Department of State.