Find Birth Records in Jacksonville

Jacksonville birth records are held by the Duval County Health Department, which serves the entire consolidated city-county area. With over one million residents, Jacksonville is the most populous city in Florida and one of the largest by land area in the country. The health department provides several ways to get a birth certificate, and most people can pick the method that works best for them. Whether you need a copy for a passport, school, or some other purpose, the local office can help you get the right document. Requests can be made online, by mail, through email, or in person at the Jacksonville office during regular business hours.

Jacksonville Birth Certificate Office

The Duval County Health Department handles all birth certificate requests in Jacksonville. Because Jacksonville and Duval County share a consolidated government, the city and county vital records office is the same place. The office is on University Boulevard and serves walk-in visitors during the week. Staff can look up records and issue certified copies while you wait, though busy days may take longer. You should bring a valid photo ID when you visit.

The office at 3225 University Blvd. S., Suite 100 is the main location for in-person birth certificate requests in Jacksonville. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with a break from 12:00 to 12:30 PM for lunch. You can also send mail requests to a different address at 921 N. Davis St., Building A, Suite 251, MC-21, Jacksonville, FL 32209. The phone number is 904-253-1620 and the email is DuvalVitalStatisticsInfo@FLhealth.gov. Under Florida Statute 382.013, each birth must be registered in the state where it took place, so only births that happened in Florida can be found through this office.

The Duval County Health Department website has forms and details about all the services they offer in Jacksonville. You can find the birth certificate page at duval.floridahealth.gov for the most current info on what you need to bring and how to fill out your request.

The health department site lists all available vital records services for Jacksonville residents. Birth certificates are one of the most requested items at the office.

How to Get Jacksonville Birth Records

Jacksonville offers four ways to get a birth certificate. You can order online, visit in person, send your request by mail, or use email. Each method has its own steps and time frame. The fees are the same no matter which way you choose. Online orders go through VitalChek, which is the only vendor the Florida Department of Health works with for web orders.

For in-person requests in Jacksonville, go to the University Boulevard office. Bring a valid photo ID. You fill out a form at the desk and pay the fee. Most in-person requests are filled the same day. This is the fastest way to get a birth certificate in Jacksonville. The staff can check the record right then and print your copy. If you go during lunch hours, you will have to wait until 12:30 PM since the window closes briefly.

Mail requests take longer. Send a completed form, a copy of your ID, and a check or money order to the Davis Street address. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope. Allow two to three weeks for processing. Email requests work in a similar way. You send the form and ID copy to DuvalVitalStatisticsInfo@FLhealth.gov. The office will contact you about payment once they process the request.

For online orders, go to VitalChek and follow the steps. VitalChek adds a service fee on top of the state fee. This is the most useful option if you cannot visit the Jacksonville office or send mail. Orders ship by mail once processed.

Note: Birth certificates are often needed for identification, proof of citizenship, and other legal purposes in Jacksonville.

Jacksonville Birth Certificate Fees

The cost for a birth certificate in Jacksonville is $15 for the first copy. Each extra copy ordered at the same time is $10. These fees are set by state law under Florida Statute 382.0255. The office takes cash, checks, and money orders for in-person and mail requests. VitalChek orders use a credit or debit card and add their own service fee on top.

If you need many copies, it makes sense to order them all at once since the extra copy rate is lower. Some people need more than one for things like school, a passport, and insurance. Ordering them together in Jacksonville saves both time and money. The fees apply to certified copies, which are the type most places will accept as valid proof of birth.

Who Can Get Birth Records in Jacksonville

Florida law controls who can get a certified birth certificate. Under Florida Statute 382.025, birth records are confidential. Not just anyone can walk in and get a copy. The law lists who qualifies to order one. This rule applies at the Jacksonville office and all other vital records offices in the state.

People who can get a certified birth certificate in Jacksonville include the person named on the record if they are 18 or older, a parent or legal guardian, a spouse, a child, a sibling, a grandparent, or an attorney who represents any of those people. You must show ID to prove your link to the person on the record. If you do not fall into one of these groups, you can still get an informational copy that is not valid for legal use. The informational copy has a stamp that says it is not certified.

Legal guardians need court papers to show their status. Attorneys must show a letter from their client or other proof they represent a qualified person. If you are not sure whether you can order a birth certificate in Jacksonville, call the office at 904-253-1620 before you go.

Jacksonville Birth Record Corrections

If there is a mistake on a birth certificate, you can ask to have it fixed. The Florida Department of Health handles amendments and corrections to vital records. Common fixes include spelling errors in names, wrong dates, or missing information. The process depends on how old the record is and what kind of change you need.

Under Florida Statute 382.016, changes to a birth record must go through the state vital records office. Some minor corrections can be done at the Jacksonville office. Bigger changes may need a court order. For example, adding or changing a father's name on a birth certificate usually needs a court order or a signed acknowledgment of paternity. Name changes after adoption also go through the court system before the birth record is updated in Jacksonville.

Note: Processing times for amendments vary, and some corrections can take several weeks to complete.

State Resources for Jacksonville Residents

The Florida Department of Health is the state agency that oversees all vital records, including birth certificates. Their main birth certificate page at floridahealth.gov has forms, instructions, and fee details. Jacksonville residents can use the state office in addition to the local Duval County office. The state office handles records from all 67 Florida counties.

If you were born in a different Florida county but live in Jacksonville now, you can still order your birth certificate through the Duval County office. The state system is centralized, so any county health department in Florida can look up records from other counties. This is useful if you moved to Jacksonville from another part of the state. You can also use the county health department location finder to search for offices near you.

The state website shows all the details about ordering birth certificates in Florida, which applies to Jacksonville and every other city in the state.

Nearby Florida Cities

These cities are near Jacksonville and also have birth records pages. Each one has its own county health department office where you can order birth certificates. If you live closer to one of these cities, you may find it easier to visit their local office instead.

Duval County Birth Records

Jacksonville is in Duval County, and the two share a consolidated government. All birth certificate requests for Jacksonville go through the Duval County Health Department. For more about county-level services, office details, and ordering options, see the full Duval County birth records page.

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