Frequently Asked Questions

• What are your counter hours of operation?
• If I come to your office during your hours of operation, can I receive my Birth Certificate right away?
• Do I need proper identification?
• What years do you have available for Birth Certificates?
• What years do you have available for Broward County Death Certificates?
• Where are you located?
• What is your mailing address?
• What if I need a birth or death certificate from another state?
• What if I need a birth or death certificate from another country?
• What is your turn around time on mail requests?
• Do I have to have the birth application notarized before mailing to your office?
• Can I order a birth or death certificate by fax?

Q: What are your counter hours of operation?

A: Our hours of operation are from 8 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

Q: If I come to your office during your hours of operation, can I receive my Birth Certificate right away?

A: Depending upon the volume of requests, you can experience a 20 to 30 minute wait. During lunch time (11:30 am to 2 pm), you can expect a longer wait.

Q: Do I need proper identification?

A: Yes.  Birth Certificates are confidential in the State of Florida.  You must provide a current valid Driver's License, Passport, or State Identification Card.

Q: What years do you have available for Birth Certificates?

A: 1930 to the present for anyone born in the State of Florida

Q: What years do you have available for Broward County Death Certificates?

A: Presently, we have death certificates for the years 2005 to the present.  You must have the correct month and year of the death in order for our office to issue a death certificate.

Q: Where are you located?

A: The Vital Statistics Office is located on the 1st floor of the Operations Center at:

Q: What is your mailing address?

A: Send mail to the Vital Statistics Office at:

Q: What if I need a birth or death certificate from another state?

A: Visit the Vital Chek Network

Q: What if I need a birth or death certificate from another country?

A: Persons in need of a copy of a foreign birth or death record should contact the Embassy or the nearest Consulate in the U.S. of the country the birth or death occurred.  You can also contact the Office of Overseas Citizens Services at:

Q: What is your turn around time on mail requests?

A: Up to 14 working days

Q: Do I have to have the birth application notarized before mailing to your office?

A: If you have the application notarized, no ID is necessary. If it is not notarized, you must send us a copy of your current valid Driver's License, Passport, or State Identification Card to process your application.

Q: Can I order a birth or death certificate by fax?

A: No, at present time birth and death certificate orders can not be accepted by fax.