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
Application Information

Applying for Certificates

Apply in Person

Fort Lauderdale Office:

Hours of Operation Monday - Friday*:       8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Saturday - Sunday:                         Closed
 
Telephone (954) 467-4413
Location 2421A SW 6 Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
Directions We are located on State Road 84, one mile East of I-95.
We are on the first floor of the 2 story 2-tone beige Annex building.
We are on the West side of SW 6th Avenue.
 

*3rd Friday of Each Month - Office hours 9:00 am to 4:30 pm


Apply by Mail

Please include:

  • signed request of the application
  • a copy of your valid identification
    • Driver's License
    • Passport
    • State ID
  • your daytime telephone number
  • your payment
  • a self-addressed stamp envelope (for regular processing service)
Additional Fees listed below are optional
Processing Service Processing Time Mail Service Additional Fee
Expedite (Rush) 3-5 business days first class U.S. Mail $10.00
Regular Mail 10-14 business days first class U.S. Mail --------
Overnight Mail 3-5 business days Overnight delivery $21.00

 

Mailing Address:

Broward County Health Department
Attention: Vital Statistics
780 SW 24 Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315

Apply by Phone or Internet

Apply By How to Order Additional Fees
Phone (866) 830-1906 See table below
Internet Click to OrderLink will open in a new browser See table below


You will need the following to process your order:

  • a copy of your valid identification
    • Driver's License
    • Passport
    • State ID
  • your daytime telephone number
  • credit card payment
    • American Express
    • Discover Card
    • Master Card
    • Visa

“Florida Department of Health does not accept credit cards for online orders; however, for your convenience, you can process online requests through an independent company that we have partnered with to provide you this service; VitalChek Network, Inc. VitalChek can be reached either through its website, www.vitalchek.com, or by phone at 1-877-550-7330.  An additional fee is charged by VitalChek for using this service, and all major credit cards are accepted, including American Express®, Discover®, MasterCard® or Visa®.”


Important Note: These services require payment with a credit card, an expedite fee, and a shipping and handling Fee.

Expedite fee and Shipping and Handling fee listed below are required
Processing Service Processing Time Mail Service Additional Fee
Expedite (Rush) 3-5 business days first class U.S. Mail $10.00
Regular Shipping
& Handling		 10-14 business days
(Expected Delivery)		 first class U.S. Mail $5.00
Overnight Shipping
& Handling		 3-5 business days
(Expected Delivery)		 Overnight Delivery $22.50

Other Important Information

The Broward County Vital Statistics Office does not handle Marriage Licenses, Divorce Decrees, or Social Security.
Record Type Telephone
Marriage Licenses (904) 359-6900 ext 9000
Divorce Decrees (954) 357-7283
Social Security (800) 772-1213
Out of State Vital RecordsLink will open in a new browser