Search Miami Beach Birth Records
Miami Beach birth records are managed by the Miami-Dade County Health Department, not the City of Miami Beach. This is a common point of confusion. Miami Beach is its own city, but vital records like birth certificates are handled at the county level in Florida. The Miami-Dade Health Department has several offices on the mainland where you can request a certified copy. You can also order by mail or online without leaving the island.
Miami Beach Quick Facts
Miami Beach Birth Certificate Office
There is no vital records office on Miami Beach itself. All birth certificate requests go through the Miami-Dade County Health Department offices on the mainland. The Downtown Miami office is the closest for most Miami Beach residents. The North Dade office at 18680 NW 67th Ave in Hialeah is another option. Call 305-324-2400 to check hours and get directions to the location that works best for you.
The Miami-Dade County Health Department website has details on all office locations, hours, and forms. Forms are available in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole. The department serves all of Miami-Dade County, which includes Miami Beach, Miami, Hialeah, Doral, and dozens of other cities and communities.
Under Florida Statute 382.025, birth records are confidential. The office will check your ID and verify that you are allowed to get a copy before printing it. Bring your photo ID and be ready to fill out a form. Walk-in requests are usually done the same day.
| Office | Miami-Dade County Health Department, Vital Records |
|---|---|
| Phone | 305-324-2400 |
| North Dade Office | 18680 NW 67th Ave, Hialeah, FL 33015 |
| Health Dept Website | miamidade.floridahealth.gov |
How to Get Miami Beach Birth Certificates
Since there is no vital records office on Miami Beach, in-person visits mean a trip to the mainland. The Downtown Miami office is the shortest drive for most residents. Bring your photo ID. Fill out the form. Pay the fee. You can usually get your certified copy the same day. Traffic between Miami Beach and downtown can be unpredictable, so plan some extra time for the drive.
Mail orders are a solid choice for Miami Beach residents who would rather skip the bridge. Send a completed form, a copy of your photo ID, and a check or money order to the Miami-Dade County Health Department. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope. Give it two to four weeks for the certificate to arrive. You can download the form from the health department site.
Online orders go through VitalChek. Pay with a card. VitalChek adds a service fee. The certificate ships to your Miami Beach address by mail. For many residents, this is the most convenient way to get a birth certificate without the trip over the causeway to the mainland.
Under Florida Statute 382.013, all births in Florida must be registered. The hospital files the birth certificate with the state. Once it is on file, copies are available through any of the methods above.
Miami Beach Birth Record Fees
The first certified copy costs $20. Each extra copy ordered at the same time is $16. These fees are set by Miami-Dade County and follow Florida Statute 382.0255. Rush processing costs $10 more. A protective sleeve runs $3. The office takes cash, checks, and money orders for in-person visits.
VitalChek adds its own service fee on top of the base cost. If budget is a concern, in-person is the cheapest option, even with the drive from Miami Beach. Order all your copies at once to save money on extras. The additional copy rate is $4 less per certificate than the first copy price.
Who Can Get Miami Beach Birth Records
Not everyone can get a certified copy. Florida law is specific about who qualifies. The person on the record can request one if they are 18 or older. Parents, legal guardians, spouses, children, siblings, and grandparents all qualify. An attorney representing one of these individuals can file the request as well.
You need to show ID. Legal guardians must bring court documentation. If you are not eligible for a certified copy, the office can issue an informational version. It carries a mark showing it is not valid for legal use. This copy works for family research and personal files. For anything official, like a passport or school enrollment, only the certified version is accepted.
Fixing Errors on Miami Beach Birth Records
Wrong name? Bad date? A missing parent? These errors can be fixed. The Florida Department of Health amendments page covers the process. Under Florida Statute 382.016, most amendments go through the state office. A minor spelling fix might only need a form and proof. Bigger changes take more effort.
Adding a father to a birth certificate usually needs a signed paternity acknowledgment or a court order. Adoption name changes go through the courts. After the state makes the correction, you can order a new copy from the Miami-Dade office. Simple changes take a few weeks. Court-dependent changes take longer, and Miami-Dade courts can have busy schedules.
Note: Fees for amendments are separate from the cost of ordering a copy.
State Birth Records for Miami Beach
The Florida Department of Health operates the statewide vital records system. Miami Beach residents can order through the state office as an alternative to the local Miami-Dade offices. The state keeps records for all 67 counties. You can send mail orders or use VitalChek for online requests.
Florida's system is centralized. Any county health department can pull up records from any other county in the state. If you were born in a different Florida county and now live on Miami Beach, the Miami-Dade office can access your record. You do not have to contact the county where you were born. This is a big advantage for Miami Beach, which draws people from all over the state and country.
The state website has the fees, forms, and rules for ordering birth certificates that apply to all Floridians, including Miami Beach residents.
Nearby Florida Cities
These cities are near Miami Beach and have their own birth records pages. All share the same county or sit just across the county line. If one is more convenient for you, check out their page.
Miami-Dade County Birth Records
Miami Beach is in Miami-Dade County. All birth certificate services go through the Miami-Dade County Health Department offices on the mainland. For a full list of locations, fees, and services, visit the Miami-Dade County birth records page.