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In a hurry? Order birth certificates online through VitalChek®, the only vendor authorized by the Florida Department of Health.

Order Birth Certificates through VitalChek®

The Office of Vital Statistics provides certified birth certificates for individuals born from 1930 to the present. 

Eligibility requirements include:

  • You must be a parent listed on the certificate, a legal representative, a legal guardian (with court-appointed papers), or the individual named on the certificate.
  • You must be at least 18 years of age.
  • You must provide a state-issued identification.

Certificates are only available for births in the state of Florida. Applications for other states cannot be processed in our office.

Three options to request certified birth certificates:

In-Person

Application for Birth Certificate

Bring your completed application, state-issued identification, and payment. The Florida Department of Health in Lake County has three offices to serve you. 

Processing the request in-person usually takes approximately 15 minutes.

Fees

  • Birth Certificate: $15
  • Each additional Birth Certificate: $10
  • Vinyl Protector: $5

Locations

875 Oakley Seaver Drive
Clermont, FL 34711

16140 US Hwy 441
Eustis, FL 32726

2113 W. Griffin Road
Leesburg, FL 34748

By Mail

Application for Birth Certificate

Processing Time

Processing the request by mail is dependent on U.S.P.S. delivery. We process requests received daily, during regular business hours.

Fees

  • Birth Certificate: $15
  • Each additional Birth Certificate: $10
  • Vinyl Protector: $5

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 1305
Tavares, FL 32778

Online

DOH partners with VitalChek to service online requests. An additional fee is charged by VitalChek for using this service, and all major credit cards are accepted.

Processing Time

Processing time is based on the mail option you select. Certificates can be mailed through U.S.P.S. and usually take 3-5 days, or UPS delivery is available for an additional fee.

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