The Office of Vital Statistics provides certified birth certificates for individuals born from 1930 to present. Eligibility requirements include:

  • Be a parent listed on the certificate, legal representative, legal guardian (with court-appointed papers), or individual named on the certificate
  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • 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

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 USPS and usually take 3-5 days, or UPS delivery is available for an additional fee.

Order Birth Certificates through VitalChek®

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