Hialeah Birth Records
Birth records in Hialeah are handled by the Miami-Dade County Health Department, which runs several office locations across the county. Hialeah is one of the largest cities in Miami-Dade County and has a North Dade vital records office right in the city at 18680 NW 67th Ave. This makes it easy for Hialeah residents to walk in and get a birth certificate without having to travel to downtown Miami. You can also order by mail or use the state's online system. The local office processes requests for anyone born in the state of Florida, not just those born in Hialeah or Miami-Dade County.
Hialeah Quick Facts
Hialeah Birth Certificate Office
The Miami-Dade County Health Department is where Hialeah residents go for birth certificates. The North Dade office at 18680 NW 67th Ave in Hialeah, FL 33015 is the closest location for most people in the city. This office handles walk-in requests during regular hours. You can call 305-324-2400 for details or email MiamiDade@FLHealth.gov with questions.
Hialeah shares the same vital records system as the rest of Miami-Dade County. The Downtown office and the West Perrine office are also available if the North Dade location does not work for you. All three offices can issue the same birth certificates. Staff at each location can look up any Florida birth record in the state system.
Bring a valid photo ID when you visit. You will fill out an application form and pay the fee at the counter. The Miami-Dade office offers forms in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole. This is helpful for many Hialeah residents who speak Spanish as their first language.
| Office | Miami-Dade County Health Department, Vital Records |
|---|---|
| North Dade Address | 18680 NW 67th Ave Hialeah, FL 33015 |
| Phone | 305-324-2400 |
| MiamiDade@FLHealth.gov | |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Health Dept Website | miamidade.floridahealth.gov |
How to Get a Hialeah Birth Certificate
The quickest way to get a birth certificate in Hialeah is to visit the North Dade office in person. Walk in during business hours with your ID. Fill out the form. Pay the fee. In most cases, you can walk out with a certified copy the same day. Under Florida Statute 382.013, births in the state must be registered within five days. So recent births should show up in the system quickly after they happen.
Mail requests are another way to go. Send a completed form, a copy of your photo ID, and a check or money order to the Miami-Dade Health Department. Forms are available on the health department website in three languages. Expect to wait two to four weeks for the certificate to come back in the mail. Include your return address and make sure the payment amount is correct.
Online ordering goes through VitalChek. This is the only online vendor approved by the Florida Department of Health. VitalChek adds a service fee on top of the standard fee. You pay with a credit or debit card. The certificate ships to you by mail once it has been processed. This method is useful if you cannot visit the Hialeah office during the week.
Hialeah Birth Certificate Fees
A birth certificate in Hialeah costs $20 for the first certified copy. Each extra copy ordered at the same time is $16. These fees follow the schedule in Florida Statute 382.0255. The Miami-Dade office also offers rush processing for $10 if you need it done faster. A plastic sleeve for the certificate costs $3.
If you order through VitalChek, the total will be higher because of the service fee. Going to the North Dade office in person is the cheapest way to get a copy. The office accepts cash, checks, and money orders. If you plan to order several copies, do it all at once. The extra copy rate of $16 is less than the $20 first copy fee, so it saves you money in the long run.
Who Can Get a Birth Certificate in Hialeah
Florida limits who can get a certified birth certificate. Under Florida Statute 382.025, birth records are confidential for 125 years. The person named on the record must be 18 or older to request their own copy. Parents, legal guardians, spouses, children, siblings, and grandparents can also request one.
Attorneys acting on behalf of an eligible person can order copies too. They need to show proof that they represent a qualified requestor. If you are not on the list, you can still get an informational copy. This copy has a watermark or stamp that marks it as not certified. It is not valid for legal purposes, but it works for personal use or family research.
Legal guardians should bring their court papers to prove their status. The staff at the Hialeah office will check your ID and verify your relationship to the person on the record before they issue a certified copy.
Fixing Errors on Hialeah Birth Certificates
Errors happen. If there is a mistake on a birth certificate, you can file for a correction through the Florida Department of Health. Common mistakes include wrong spellings, incorrect dates, or a missing parent name. Under Florida Statute 382.016, amendments to birth records are handled by the state office, though minor fixes may be done at the county level.
Changing or adding a father's name on a birth certificate typically needs a court order or a signed acknowledgment of paternity. Adoption-related name changes also go through the court. Once the court order is in hand, the state office updates the record. After that, Hialeah residents can order a new copy that reflects the changes. Amendment fees are separate from the standard copy fee.
State Birth Records Resources
Hialeah residents can use the statewide birth certificate system run by the Florida Department of Health. The state office in Jacksonville keeps records from all 67 Florida counties, including Miami-Dade. If the local Hialeah office does not work for your schedule, you can send your request directly to the state.
The state system is centralized. Any county health department in Florida can look up a birth record from any other county. So if you were born in a different part of the state but now live in Hialeah, you can visit the Miami-Dade office and they will pull up your record. You do not have to go back to the county where you were born. This setup saves time and travel for a lot of people in Hialeah who came from other parts of Florida.
The state DOH website has forms, fee details, and instructions that apply to all Florida residents, including those in Hialeah.
The state page covers all the basics of ordering a birth certificate in Florida, from fees to processing times to eligible requestors.
Nearby Florida Cities
These cities are near Hialeah and have their own birth records pages. Many share the same county health department. If you are closer to one of these cities, their local office may be more convenient for your request.
Miami-Dade County Birth Records
Hialeah is in Miami-Dade County. All birth certificate services for the city are run by the Miami-Dade County Health Department. For the full list of office locations, hours, fees, and related services, see the county birth records page.