Find Birth Records in Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach birth records are managed by the Volusia County Health Department, which provides vital records services for the entire county. Daytona Beach is the county seat of Volusia County and home to about 86,000 people. The health department office handles all birth certificate requests for residents of Daytona Beach and the surrounding area. You can visit in person for same-day service, place an order by mail, or use the state's approved online vendor to get a certified copy sent to your home.
Daytona Beach Quick Facts
Daytona Beach Birth Certificate Office
The Volusia County Health Department runs the vital records office for Daytona Beach. Since Daytona Beach is the county seat, the main health department offices are right in the city. This makes it easy for residents to walk in and get a birth certificate without a long drive. Bring a valid photo ID when you go. You fill out a form, pay the fee, and the staff will pull up the record and print your certified copy.
The Volusia County Health Department website has the most current details about office hours, forms, and what to bring. Hours can change, so it helps to check before you make the trip. The office handles birth certificates for all of Volusia County, not just Daytona Beach. Residents from Deltona, New Smyrna Beach, and other parts of the county all use the same office.
Under Florida Statute 382.013, births in Florida must be registered within five days. The hospital or birth center files the birth certificate with the state. Once the record is on file, copies can be ordered through the Volusia County office in Daytona Beach.
| Office | Volusia County Health Department, Vital Records |
|---|---|
| County Seat | Daytona Beach |
| Health Dept Website | volusia.floridahealth.gov |
How to Get Daytona Beach Birth Certificates
In-person visits are the fastest option. Go to the Volusia County vital records office in Daytona Beach during business hours. Show your ID. Fill out the form. Pay the fee. You should have your copy before you leave. This is the best choice when you need a birth certificate right away.
Mail orders are straightforward. Send a completed form, a copy of your photo ID, and a check or money order to the Volusia County Health Department. Put a self-addressed stamped envelope in with your request. It takes about two to four weeks for your certificate to arrive at your Daytona Beach address. The health department website has the form you need to print and fill out before mailing.
Online orders use VitalChek, the vendor the state recommends. You enter your info and pay with a card. VitalChek charges a service fee on top of the state fee. The birth certificate comes by mail. This method works well for Daytona Beach residents who cannot get to the office during regular hours.
Florida keeps a centralized records system. If you were born in another county but now live in Daytona Beach, the Volusia County office can still pull up your record. You do not need to go back to where you were born. This saves a lot of hassle for people who have moved around the state.
Daytona Beach Birth Record Fees
A birth certificate in Daytona Beach costs about $15 for the first certified copy. Extra copies ordered at the same time are cheaper. These fees are set under Florida Statute 382.0255. The office takes cash, checks, and money orders. VitalChek adds its own service fee for online orders placed by Daytona Beach residents.
Order all the copies you need in one trip. The extra copy rate is much lower than the first copy fee. If you need a birth certificate for a passport and also one for school, get them both at the same time. It saves money and saves you a second trip to the Daytona Beach office.
Who Can Get Daytona Beach Birth Records
Birth records in Florida are confidential. The law says who can get a certified copy. Under Florida Statute 382.025, the list includes the person on the record (if 18 or older), parents, legal guardians, spouses, children, siblings, and grandparents. An attorney for one of these people can also request a copy.
You must bring ID to prove who you are and how you are related to the person on the certificate. Legal guardians need court documents. If you do not qualify under the law, the Daytona Beach office can give you an informational copy. This version has a mark that says it is not valid for legal use. It shows the same facts but cannot be used for a passport or other official purposes. It works fine for personal records and family research, though.
Correcting Daytona Beach Birth Records
Errors on a birth certificate can be corrected. The Florida Department of Health handles amendments. Under Florida Statute 382.016, most changes go through the state. A wrong name spelling or bad date of birth can often be fixed with a form and proof. Bigger changes take more steps.
If you need to add a father's name, you usually need a signed acknowledgment of paternity or a court order. Adoption name changes require a court order before the state will update the record. Once the change is made at the state level, you can order a corrected copy at the Volusia County office in Daytona Beach. Simple fixes take a few weeks. Changes that involve the court depend on how fast the court moves in the Daytona Beach area.
Note: Amendment fees are charged separately from birth certificate copy fees.
State Birth Records for Daytona Beach
The Florida Department of Health manages birth records at the state level. Daytona Beach residents can use the state office as an alternative to the Volusia County office. The state keeps records for all 67 counties. If the local office does not work for your schedule, the state accepts mail and online orders.
Any county health department in Florida can look up records from other counties. The system is centralized. This means you can go to any office in the state and request a birth certificate, no matter where the birth took place. For Daytona Beach residents who were born in a different county, this is a real time saver. No need to travel or call another office.
The state website has full details on fees, forms, and rules that apply to all Florida residents, including Daytona Beach.
Nearby Florida Cities
These cities are near Daytona Beach and have their own birth records pages. If one is more convenient for you, check out the details on their page.
Volusia County Birth Records
Daytona Beach is the county seat of Volusia County. All birth certificate services for Daytona Beach go through the Volusia County Health Department. For the full breakdown of fees, hours, and ordering methods, visit the Volusia County birth records page.