Miramar Birth Records Lookup

Miramar birth records are handled by the Broward County Health Department in Fort Lauderdale. With a population of about 143,000, Miramar is one of the larger cities in south Broward County. The city does not run its own vital records office. All birth certificate requests go through the county health department, which serves every city in Broward County. You can order a certified copy in person at the Fort Lauderdale office, by mail, or online through VitalChek. The process is the same for all Miramar residents no matter where the birth took place in Florida.

Broward County Health Department

The Broward County Health Department is where Miramar residents go for birth certificates. The main vital records office is in Fort Lauderdale. It is about a 25-minute drive from most parts of Miramar. The office is open five days a week, though they close early on the third Thursday of each month. You should plan your trip with that in mind.

Under Florida Statute 382.013, every birth in the state must be filed with the local registrar within five days. Once filed, the record enters the statewide system. The Broward County office can access records from any county in Florida. So if you were born outside of Broward but live in Miramar now, you can still order your birth certificate through this office.

Call ahead if you have questions about wait times or what you need to bring. The vital statistics line is 954-467-4413 for birth certificate inquiries. General questions go to 954-467-4700.

How to Get Miramar Birth Records

Miramar residents can get a birth certificate three ways. Each method works for any Florida birth record. Pick the one that fits your schedule and budget.

In-person visits to the Fort Lauderdale office are the fastest option. Bring a valid photo ID. This can be a driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID. Fill out the form at the desk. Pay the fee. Most requests are filled the same day. The staff checks your ID and confirms you meet the eligibility rules before printing the certificate. If the office is not too busy, the whole thing takes under an hour for Miramar residents who make the drive.

Mail orders take longer. Send a completed form, a clear copy of your photo ID, and a check or money order to the Fort Lauderdale address. Do not send cash. Allow two to three weeks for the office to process the request and mail back your certificate. Double-check that you filled out every field on the form. Missing info is the most common reason for delays on mail orders from Miramar and other Broward County cities.

Online orders go through VitalChek. This is the only online vendor the Florida Department of Health works with. VitalChek adds a service fee on top of the state fee. You pay by credit or debit card. The certificate ships to your mailing address. This option is good for Miramar residents who want to order from home without driving to Fort Lauderdale.

Miramar Birth Certificate Fees

A certified birth certificate in Broward County costs $15 for the first copy. Each extra copy ordered at the same time adds to the total. The state sets these fees under Florida Statute 382.0255. Cash, checks, and money orders are accepted at the office. VitalChek orders use credit or debit cards and include a service fee on top.

Many Miramar residents order more than one copy at a time. Extra copies cost less than the first one. This is useful if you need copies for a passport, school, and insurance at the same time. Ordering them together saves a second trip to the office. The $9 search fee included in the base price is non-refundable even if the record is not found.

Who Can Request Miramar Birth Records

Florida law limits who can get a certified birth certificate. The rules are the same in Miramar as they are in every other Florida city. Under Florida Statute 382.025, birth records are confidential for 125 years. Only certain people can get a certified copy.

Eligible requestors include the person named on the record if they are 18 or older. Parents listed on the birth certificate qualify. Legal guardians need court papers to prove their status. Spouses, children, and siblings can also order. An attorney who represents an eligible person can request a copy with proper paperwork. Anyone else can get an informational copy that is not valid for legal purposes.

Bring your photo ID when you visit the office. The staff will check it before they process your request. Expired IDs are not accepted.

Birth Certificate Corrections for Miramar Residents

If a birth certificate has wrong information, you can ask for a correction. The Florida Department of Health handles amendments to vital records. Common fixes include name spelling errors, wrong dates, or missing parent names.

Under Florida Statute 382.016, some small changes can be made without a court order. Bigger changes, like adding a father's name or changing a name after adoption, usually need a court order first. The court issues the order, and the state Bureau of Vital Statistics updates the record. Once updated, Miramar residents can get a new certified copy from the Broward County office.

Amendment fees are separate from the regular copy fee. Processing times depend on the type of change. Call the state office at 904-359-6900, ext. 9005 for more details on what you need.

State Birth Certificate Resources

The Florida Department of Health birth certificates page has forms, instructions, and the latest fee info for Miramar residents and everyone else in the state.

This page covers all the ways to order a birth certificate in Florida and applies to every county and city, including Miramar.

The state runs a centralized vital records system. Any county health department in Florida can access birth records from any other county. Miramar residents who were born in another part of the state do not have to contact their birth county. The Broward County office handles it all. You can also use the county health department finder to find other offices if you are traveling.

Nearby Florida Cities

These cities are near Miramar and also have birth records pages. Most are in Broward County and use the same health department office.

Broward County Birth Records

Miramar is in Broward County. All birth certificate requests for Miramar residents go through the Broward County Health Department. For more on office details, eligibility rules, and ordering options, visit the full county page.

View Broward County Birth Records