Search Hollywood Birth Records

Birth records in Hollywood, Florida are processed by the Broward County Health Department. Hollywood is one of the larger cities in Broward County, sitting between Fort Lauderdale to the north and Miami-Dade County to the south. The vital statistics office that handles birth certificates for Hollywood is in Fort Lauderdale at 780 SW 24th St. Residents can visit that office in person, send a request by mail, or order online through VitalChek. The county office issues certified copies for anyone born in the state of Florida, so you do not need to have been born in Hollywood or even in Broward County to use it.

Hollywood Birth Certificate Office

The Broward County Health Department handles all birth certificate requests for Hollywood. The vital statistics office is at 780 SW 24th St in Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315. Hollywood does not have its own vital records office, so residents need to go to this county location for in-person service. The drive from Hollywood to the office is usually short, depending on where in the city you are starting from.

The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. On every third Thursday of the month, the office closes early at 3:00 PM. Call 954-467-4700 for general questions or 954-467-4413 for vital statistics. Bring a valid photo ID when you visit. Under Florida Statute 382.025, birth records are confidential, so staff will verify who you are and why you qualify before giving you a certified copy.

The Broward County office serves Hollywood along with dozens of other cities in the county. Wait times can vary depending on the day and time you visit.

How to Order Hollywood Birth Certificates

Hollywood residents have three ways to get a birth certificate. Each method gets you the same certified copy. The differences are in cost and how long you have to wait.

For in-person requests, go to the Broward County office in Fort Lauderdale during business hours. Bring your photo ID. Fill out the application form and pay the fee. Most walk-in requests are processed the same day. This is the fastest option for Hollywood residents. If you go early in the morning, you may avoid longer wait times. Just watch out for third Thursdays when the office closes at 3:00 PM.

Mail orders take longer. Send a completed form, a copy of your ID, and a check or money order to the Broward County Health Department. Give it two to four weeks for the certificate to arrive. Under Florida Statute 382.013, births must be registered within five days, so even recent births should be in the system by the time you file your request.

Online orders go through VitalChek. This is the only vendor the state of Florida works with for online birth certificate orders. VitalChek adds a service fee on top of the state fee. You pay by credit or debit card. The certificate ships to your address once it is ready. This works well for Hollywood residents who cannot take time off to visit the office during the week.

Hollywood Birth Certificate Fees

The first certified copy of a birth certificate costs $15 in Broward County. Extra copies ordered at the same time cost less per copy. The fees come from Florida Statute 382.0255. The office takes cash, checks, and money orders.

Online orders through VitalChek cost more because of the service fee. Visiting the Broward County office in person is the least expensive option. If you know you will need several copies, order them all at once. The extra copy fee is lower than the first copy fee, so you save money that way. People in Hollywood commonly need copies for things like school registration, a passport, or proof of citizenship.

Eligibility for Hollywood Birth Records

Florida law determines who can order a certified birth certificate. Not just anyone can walk in and get one. The person named on the record must be at least 18 to request their own copy. Parents and legal guardians qualify. So do spouses, children, siblings, and grandparents.

Attorneys who represent an eligible person can also order a copy on behalf of their client. If you are not eligible for a certified copy, you can still get an informational version. It is stamped as not certified and cannot be used for legal purposes. But it can be useful for personal records or family research. These rules apply at the Broward County office that serves Hollywood and at every other vital records office in the state.

Correcting Hollywood Birth Certificates

Errors on a birth certificate can be corrected through the Florida Department of Health. Common mistakes include misspelled names, wrong dates, or missing parent names. Under Florida Statute 382.016, changes to birth records are managed by the state vital records office, though small corrections may be done at the county level.

Adding or changing a father's name on a Hollywood birth certificate usually requires a court order or a paternity acknowledgment. Adoption-related name changes also go through the court first. After the court signs off, the state updates the record. Then you can order a new certified copy with the corrected information. Keep in mind that amendment fees are separate from the regular birth certificate fee.

State Birth Records for Hollywood Residents

Hollywood residents can also use the statewide system run by the Florida Department of Health. The state office in Jacksonville keeps records from all 67 Florida counties. If the Broward County office in Fort Lauderdale does not work for you, the state office is another option. You can reach it by mail or through VitalChek online.

The state system is centralized. Any county health department can pull up records from any other county. If you were born outside of Broward County but now live in Hollywood, you can still use the local office. You do not need to contact the county where your birth took place. This is handy for the many Hollywood residents who moved from other parts of the state. Use the county health department finder to locate other offices if you need one outside Broward.

The state website has forms and fee details that cover birth certificate orders for Hollywood and every other Florida city.

The DOH page shown above covers the statewide birth certificate process, including all the info Hollywood residents need to place an order.

Nearby Florida Cities

Hollywood is near several other cities that have their own birth records pages. Many of these are in Broward County and share the same vital records office. Others are just across the county line.

Broward County Birth Records

Hollywood is in Broward County. All birth certificate services go through the Broward County Health Department, which has its vital statistics office in Fort Lauderdale. For the full rundown on office details, fees, and services, see the county page.

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