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Birth Certificates

Vital Statistics

  •  407-858-1460
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    Office Address

    Central Health Center 

    Building 2 

    807 W. Church St. 

    Orlando, FL 32805

     

    Mailing Address

    Florida Department of Health in Orange County 

    Attention: Vital Statistics 

    832 W. Central Blvd. 

    Orlando, FL 32805


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Order Your Birth Certificate Online for Fast and Secure Delivery!

Need your certified birth certificate quickly? Use our trusted partner, VitalChek, for online orders. Get your certificate delivered by regular mail or express shipping—safe, fast, and convenient!

A certified birth certificate is required by law to renew your driver's license. Birth certificates with footprints or plain black-and-white copies are not considered certified. Certified copies can only be obtained by:

  • Parents
  • Legal guardians
  • The individual named on the certificate (if 18 years or older)

Computer-Generated Birth Certificates

Accepted as official certifications of birth, these certificates include a state file number and an embossed seal, recognized by all agencies.

  • Cost: $15 per certified copy
  • Additional copies (for the same person): $8 each

How to Obtain a Birth Certificate

  1. In-Person
    • Same-day service is available at:
      Central Health Center
      Building 2
      807 W. Church St.
      Orlando, FL 32805
    • Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    • Acceptable IDs: Valid state driver’s license, ID card, passport, or military ID.
  2. By Mail
    • Submit a completed Birth Certificate Application (Spanish) with:
      • A copy of the cardholder’s state-issued ID or driver’s license (if different from the applicant).
      • A self-addressed stamped envelope.
    • Mail to:
      Florida Department of Health in Orange County
      Attention: Vital Statistics
      832 W. Central Blvd.
      Orlando, FL 32805
    • Payment: Money orders or cashier’s checks (payable to Vital Statistics). Personal checks are not accepted.
  3. Online
    • Use VitalChek (or call 866-830-1906).
    • Delivery: Regular mail or next-day express shipping (additional fees apply).
    • Accepted payment methods: All major credit cards.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Can I receive my certificate the same day if I visit the office?
  • What is the turnaround time for mail requests?
  • What if I was born or currently reside in another state?
  • Does the birth certificate application need to be notarized?
  • How do I order a birth certificate by fax?

Yes, most requests are processed within 10–15 minutes.

Processing takes up to 6 business days. USPS first-class mail cannot be tracked.

Contact VitalChek online or call 866-830-1906.

No. Simply include a copy of your up-to-date state-issued ID and a self-addressed stamped envelope with your application.

The Florida Department of Health in Orange County's Vital Statistics Office does not process fax orders.

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