Birth Certificates
Vital Statistics
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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
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
- 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.
- Same-day service is available at:
- 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.
- Submit a completed Birth Certificate Application (Spanish) with:
- 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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