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 Statistices
Birth Certificates
   Restrictions

Certificates can be issued only to the registrant (the child named on the record) if of legal age (18), parent, guardian or legal representative of one of those persons 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 a legal representative of any of these persons, as well as to the parent.


   Born in 1930 to the Present
  • Born in Broward County
  • Born in a different County in Florida

   Born before 1930

  Applications

Birth Certificate ApplicationLink will open in a new browser (129 KB*)

Printable Birth Certificate InformationLink will open in a new browser

How to Apply in Person by Mail Phone or Internet

  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
  • Matches your Valid Identification Address
  • Must show your Valid Identification as proof
  • Make the check Payable to:
    Broward County Health Department
Credit Card Necessary for Phone or Internet Orders
  • American Express
  • Discover Card
  • Master Card
  • Visa

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