Access Kissimmee Birth Records
Kissimmee birth records are managed by the Osceola County Health Department, which serves all residents of the county. Kissimmee is the county seat of Osceola County and has a population of about 84,800. The health department office is located right in Kissimmee, making it easy for residents to walk in and get a birth certificate. You can also order by mail or online if a visit to the office does not work with your schedule.
Kissimmee Quick Facts
Kissimmee Birth Certificate Office
The Osceola County Health Department is the place to go for birth certificates in Kissimmee. Since Kissimmee is the county seat, the main health department office is right in town. Walk in during business hours with a valid photo ID. Fill out a short form and pay the fee. The staff looks up the record and prints your certified copy. Most walk-in visits are done the same day.
The Osceola County Health Department website has the latest details on office hours, forms, and what you need to bring. Check the site before you go, since hours can change. The office handles birth certificates for all of Osceola County, including Kissimmee, St. Cloud, and other communities in the area.
Kissimmee sits just south of Orlando. Many residents work or spend time in Orange County. If the Osceola office is not open when you need it, you could also try the Orange County Health Department in Orlando. Florida's centralized system lets any county office pull up records from any other county. But for most Kissimmee residents, the local Osceola County office is the easiest choice.
| Office | Osceola County Health Department, Vital Records |
|---|---|
| County Seat | Kissimmee |
| Health Dept Website | osceola.floridahealth.gov |
How to Get Kissimmee Birth Certificates
There are three main ways to get a birth certificate in Kissimmee. Each method gives you the same certified copy. The difference is speed and convenience.
In-person visits are the fastest. Go to the Osceola County vital records office in Kissimmee. Show your photo ID. Fill out the form. Pay the fee. You leave with your copy. The whole thing can be done in under an hour if the office is not too busy. This is the best option when you need a birth certificate right away.
Mail orders take longer but are simple. Send a completed form, a copy of your photo ID, and a check or money order to the Osceola County Health Department. Put in a self-addressed stamped envelope. Allow two to four weeks. The health department site has the form you need. Download it, fill it out, and mail it from Kissimmee.
Online orders go through VitalChek, the state's approved vendor. You pay with a card. VitalChek charges a service fee. The certificate ships by mail. This works well for Kissimmee residents who want to skip the trip to the office and handle things from their computer or phone.
Under Florida Statute 382.013, all births in the state must be registered. The hospital files the paperwork within five days of the birth. Once the record exists, you can order copies through any of these methods.
Kissimmee Birth Record Fees
The first certified copy of a birth certificate in Kissimmee costs about $15 at the Osceola County office. Extra copies ordered at the same time are cheaper. These fees follow Florida Statute 382.0255. The office takes cash, checks, and money orders for walk-in and mail requests. VitalChek adds its own service charge.
Order all copies at once if you need more than one. The extra copy rate is lower. Lots of people in Kissimmee need copies for a passport, school, or other official uses. Getting them all in one visit cuts costs and saves a return trip to the office.
Who Can Get Kissimmee Birth Records
Not everyone can get a certified copy. Under Florida Statute 382.025, birth records are confidential. The law limits who can order a certified birth certificate. The person on the record (if 18 or older), parents, legal guardians, spouses, children, siblings, and grandparents all qualify. An attorney for one of these people can request it too.
You must show ID. Legal guardians bring court papers. If you are not eligible for a certified copy, the Kissimmee office can give you an informational version instead. This copy has the same facts but is marked as not valid for legal use. It is fine for personal records and research. Just keep in mind that a passport office or school will not accept the informational version.
Fixing Errors on Kissimmee Birth Records
If a birth certificate has wrong information, you can request a correction. The Florida Department of Health amendments page explains the process. Under Florida Statute 382.016, amendments go through the state. Minor errors like a misspelled name may need just a form and proof. Bigger changes require more.
Adding or changing a father's name usually needs a signed acknowledgment of paternity or a court order. Adoption-related name changes go through the court. Once the state updates the record, you can get a new copy from the Osceola County office in Kissimmee. Simple fixes take a few weeks. Court-involved changes take longer and depend on the schedule of the local court system.
Note: Fees for amendments are separate from copy fees.
State Birth Records for Kissimmee
The Florida Department of Health runs the statewide vital records system. Kissimmee residents can use the state office as another option. The state office in Jacksonville keeps records for all 67 counties, including Osceola. Mail and online orders through VitalChek are processed at the state level.
Florida has a centralized system. Any county health department can access records from other counties. If you were born in a different part of the state and now live in Kissimmee, you do not have to go back to where you were born. The Osceola County office can pull up your record. This is a real benefit for the many people who have moved to the Kissimmee area from elsewhere in Florida.
The state site has forms, fees, and rules that apply to every Florida resident, including those in Kissimmee.
Nearby Florida Cities
These cities are near Kissimmee and also have birth records pages. Some are in neighboring counties. If one of these locations is more convenient, check their page for office details.
Osceola County Birth Records
Kissimmee is the county seat of Osceola County. All birth certificate services for Kissimmee are run by the Osceola County Health Department. For the full list of fees, hours, and ordering details, see the Osceola County birth records page.