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 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 an Application for a Florida Birth Record, including the person’s full name, date of birth, county of birth, mother’s full name, including maiden name, and father’s full name.
In-Person
Visit (or mail your request to) our Simonton St. location.
We are open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The office can be reached at 305-676-3840
By Mail
Download the Application for a Florida Birth Record and mail to:
Florida Department of Health in Monroe County
Attention: Vital Statistics
1100 Simonton St.
Key West, FL 33040
Alternatively, birth records can be obtained at the the local Tax Collector’s Office in Key West and Key Largo.
Fees
- $20 Birth Certificates
Order Online
In a hurry? Order birth certificates online through VitalChek®, the only vendor authorized by the Florida Department of Health.
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.