Find Birth Records in Kendall

Kendall birth records are handled by the Miami-Dade County Health Department, which serves all communities in the county. Kendall is an unincorporated area in southern Miami-Dade, so there is no separate city government or local vital records office. All birth certificate requests go through the county health department. You can order a copy in person at one of the Miami-Dade offices, by mail, or online through VitalChek.

Kendall Birth Certificate Office

The Miami-Dade County Health Department runs vital records services for Kendall and every other part of the county. There are multiple office locations across Miami-Dade. The health department has offices in downtown Miami and other areas, all of which can process birth certificate requests for Kendall residents. You can call 305-324-2400 or email MiamiDade@FLHealth.gov with questions about your request.

Since Kendall is unincorporated, there is no city hall or local clerk to go to. Everything runs through the county. This is true for birth certificates, death certificates, and other vital records. The Miami-Dade health department is the one-stop shop for all of it. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at most locations.

When you visit, bring a valid photo ID. You will need to fill out a form and pay the fee. Under Florida Statute 382.025, birth records in Florida are confidential. The law lists who can get a certified copy. You must prove that you are related to the person on the record or have legal standing to make the request.

How to Order Kendall Birth Certificates

In-person visits are the quickest way. Go to any of the Miami-Dade County Health Department vital records offices during business hours. Bring your photo ID. The staff checks your identity, looks up the record, and prints a certified copy. Most same-day requests are done while you wait. This is the best choice for Kendall residents who need the document fast.

Mail orders are also an option. Send a completed form, a copy of your photo ID, and a check or money order for $20 to the Miami-Dade Health Department. Make sure to include a return address. Allow two to four weeks for the certificate to arrive at your Kendall home. You can download the form from the health department website. Under Florida Statute 382.013, births in Florida must be registered within five days. So records for recent births should be on file shortly after.

For online orders, use VitalChek. This is the only online vendor that the Florida Department of Health works with. You pay with a credit or debit card. VitalChek adds its own service fee on top of the $20 state fee. The certificate ships to you by mail. This works well for Kendall residents who prefer not to drive to one of the Miami-Dade offices.

The Miami-Dade health department also offers rush processing for an extra $10 if you need your copy faster than normal turnaround times. Under Florida Statute 382.026, the state sets rules for the search and issuance of vital records, which all county offices follow.

Kendall Birth Record Fees

Birth certificate fees in Kendall are set by the county and state. The first certified copy costs $20. Each extra copy ordered at the same time is $16. These fees follow Florida Statute 382.0255. The Miami-Dade office takes cash, checks, and money orders for in-person and mail requests. Rush processing costs an additional $10.

VitalChek charges more because of its service fee. If you want to keep costs down, visiting an office in person is cheaper. Ordering several copies at once also saves money. The extra copy rate of $16 is less than the $20 first-copy fee. Many Kendall residents order multiple copies at the same time for things like passports, school, and insurance.

Who Can Get Kendall Birth Records

Not just anyone can get a certified birth certificate in Florida. The law is clear about who qualifies. The person on the record can order a copy if they are 18 or older. Parents and legal guardians can request one. Spouses, children, siblings, and grandparents are also on the list. An attorney who represents one of these people can file the request on their behalf.

If you do not fit into any of those groups, the Miami-Dade office can give you an informational copy. This version has a stamp that says it is not for legal use. It shows the same facts but will not work for a passport, name change, or other official matter. It is fine for personal records or family research. Bring your ID to the office no matter which type you are asking for.

Correcting Kendall Birth Records

Errors on a birth certificate can be fixed. The Florida Department of Health amendments page explains the process. Common problems include wrong name spellings, wrong dates, or missing parent names. Under Florida Statute 382.016, most amendments go through the state office in Jacksonville.

Small fixes may be straightforward. A misspelled name, for example, can sometimes be corrected with a form and supporting documents. Bigger changes take more work. Adding a father's name typically needs a signed paternity acknowledgment or a court order. Adoption-related name changes go through the courts first. After the court signs off, the state updates the record. Kendall residents can then order a new copy with the correct information from any Miami-Dade office. Amendment fees are charged separately from copy fees.

State Birth Records for Kendall

Kendall residents can also order birth certificates through the state. The Florida Department of Health central office in Jacksonville keeps records for all 67 counties, including Miami-Dade. If the local offices are not convenient, you can send your request to the state instead. The state accepts mail and online orders through VitalChek.

Florida's system is centralized. Any county health department can look up birth records from any other county. If you were born elsewhere in Florida and now live in Kendall, you can use the Miami-Dade office to get your copy. There is no need to contact the county where you were born. This is especially helpful in a county as large as Miami-Dade, where many residents have moved from other parts of the state.

The state website has current fees, forms, and instructions that apply to all Florida counties, including Miami-Dade where Kendall is located.

Nearby Florida Cities

These cities are near Kendall and also have birth records pages on this site. Several are in Miami-Dade County, so they use the same health department. If one of these places is more convenient, check their page for office details.

Miami-Dade County Birth Records

Kendall is an unincorporated community in Miami-Dade County. All birth certificate services go through the Miami-Dade County Health Department. For the full list of office locations, hours, fees, and related services, see the county page.

View Miami-Dade County Birth Records