Broward County Health Department: To promote and protect the health and safety of all persons in Broward County through the delivery of quality public health services
Vital Statistics
Birth Certificates

Restrictions

Certificates can be issued only to the registrant (the child named on the record) if of legal age, to a parent (name(s) that are stated on the birth certificate), guardian or other legal representative or by court order. In the case of a deceased registrant, upon receipt of the death certificate of the decedent, birth certificate can be issued to the spouse, child, grandchild, sibling, if of legal age, or to the legal representative of any such person, as well as to the parent.

Born in 1930 to the Present

  • Born in the State of Florida only

Born before 1930

Applications

Birth Certificate ApplicationLink will open in a new browser 204 KB Acrobat Reader: Link will open in a new browser

Printable Birth Certificate InformationLink will open in a new browser

How to Apply

Fees

Services Fees Comments
Birth Certificate $14.00 in Broward County only
Additional copies ordered at the same time $10.00 in Broward County only
Out-of-County Birth Certificate $15.00 in Florida only
Additional copies ordered at the same time $11.00 in Florida only

Additional Services Fees Comments
Plastic Covers $3.00  

Optional Fees for Mail-In Orders
Additional Services Fees Comments
Expedite Fee (Rush) $10.00 3-5 business days for processing
Regular Delivery

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 10-14 business days, Expected delivery
Overnight Delivery $21.00 overnight delivery service
3-5 business days, Expected delivery

Required Fees for Phone-in and Internet Services
Additional Services Fees Comments
Expedite Fee (Rush) $10.00 3-5 business days for processing
Regular Shipping & Handling $5.00 First class U.S. Mail
10-14 business days, Expected delivery
Overnight Shipping & Handling $22.50 overnight delivery service
3-5 business days, Expected delivery

 

Payments

Payment Source Accepted

Comments
Cash  
Money Order
Cashier's Check
Certified Bank Draft		 Requirements for acceptable payment source:
  • Imprinted on the check:
    • Your Name
    • Your Address
    • Your Phone Number
  • Make the check Payable to:
    Broward County Health Department
Personal Check Requirements for acceptable payment source:
  • Imprinted on the check by the bank:
    • Your Name
    • Your Address
    • Your Phone Number
  • Must show your Valid Identification as proof and name and address must match identification information on check
  • Make the check Payable to:
    Broward County Health Department
Credit Card Necessary for Phone or Internet Orders
  • American Express
  • Discover Card
  • Master Card
  • Visa