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

Beginning Friday April 11, 2008 opening hour for the Second Friday of each month will be 9:00 am.

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 on the West side of SW 6th Avenue.
 

*2nd 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

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, Probate, Wills, or Social Security.
Record Type Telephone
Marriage Licenses (954) 731-7000 extension 7842
Probate or Wills (954) 731-7000 extension 7850
Divorce Decrees (954) 357-7283
Recording Documents (954) 357-7283
Social Security (800) 772-1213
Out of State Vital RecordsLink will open in a new browser