Access Orlando Birth Records
Orlando birth records are managed by the Orange County Health Department, not the City of Orlando or the Orange County Official Records office. This is a key point that trips up many residents who try the wrong office first. The health department has a vital statistics division that handles all birth certificate requests for Orlando and the rest of Orange County. You can order a certified copy in person at their Church Street location, by mail, or online through the state vendor. The process is straightforward once you know where to go and what to bring.
Orlando Quick Facts
Orlando Birth Certificate Office
The Orange County Health Department runs the vital statistics office that serves Orlando. The physical office is at the Central Health Center Building 2, located at 807 W. Church St., Orlando, FL 32805. This is where you go for in-person birth certificate requests. Walk in with a valid photo ID, fill out a form, and pay the fee. Most same-day requests are processed while you wait, though the time can vary based on how busy the office is that day.
Birth certificates are NOT recorded in the Orange County Official Records. This comes straight from the county. People sometimes go to the wrong office looking for birth records in Orlando. The clerk of courts and the official records office handle property deeds, liens, and court filings. They do not have birth certificates. You need the health department for that.
You can reach the Orlando vital statistics office by phone at 407-858-1460 or by fax at 866-850-1910. The Orange County Health Department website has details about all their services, and the birth certificate page walks you through the ordering steps.
The health department homepage links to vital records services and other public health programs that serve Orlando and the rest of Orange County.
| Office | Orange County Health Department, Vital Statistics |
|---|---|
| Walk-In Address | Central Health Center Bldg 2 807 W. Church St., Orlando, FL 32805 |
| Mail Address | Attn: Vital Statistics 832 W. Central Blvd., Orlando, FL 32805 |
| Phone | 407-858-1460 |
| Fax | 866-850-1910 |
How to Get Orlando Birth Certificates
In-person requests are the fastest way to get a birth certificate in Orlando. Go to 807 W. Church St. during business hours. Bring your photo ID. The staff checks your identity and looks up the record. You pay the fee and leave with your certified copy. This is the best option when you need the document right away. Walk-in service in Orlando is generally quick, but plan for some wait time during busy periods.
Mail requests work for people who cannot visit the Orlando office in person. Send a completed application form, a copy of your photo ID, and a check or money order to Attn: Vital Statistics, 832 W. Central Blvd., Orlando, FL 32805. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope. Allow two to three weeks for your birth certificate to arrive. The mail address is different from the walk-in location in Orlando, so double check the right one before you send anything.
Online orders go through VitalChek. You pay with a credit or debit card. VitalChek charges a service fee on top of the state fee. The certificate ships by mail once it has been processed. This is a good choice for Orlando residents who prefer to handle the request from home.
Under Florida Statute 382.013, births must be registered in the state where they happen. Only births that took place in Florida are on file at the Orlando office. If you were born in another state, you need to contact that state's vital records office instead.
Orlando Birth Record Fees
A birth certificate in Orlando costs $15 for the first copy. Each extra copy ordered at the same time is $8. These fees follow Florida Statute 382.0255 and apply at the Orange County Health Department office. The office takes cash, checks, and money orders for walk-in and mail requests. VitalChek adds its own service fee on top of these amounts for online Orlando orders.
Ordering more than one copy at a time saves money. The extra copy fee is nearly half the price of the first one. If you know you need copies for school, a passport, and something else, get them all in one request from the Orlando office. That way you only pay $15 once and $8 for each extra one instead of $15 each time.
Note: The Orlando office does not accept credit cards for walk-in payments at this time.
Who Can Get Orlando Birth Records
Not everyone can get a certified birth certificate. Under Florida Statute 382.025, birth records in Florida are confidential. The law says who can order a certified copy. The list includes the person on the record if they are 18 or older, a parent, a legal guardian, a spouse, a child, a sibling, a grandparent, or an attorney acting for one of these people. You must bring ID to prove your connection to the person on the record.
If you do not fit any of those categories, the Orlando office can give you an informational copy. This is the same document, but it has a stamp or watermark that says it is not for legal use. It works for personal records and family research. For anything official, like a passport or a name change, you need the certified version, and you must be a qualified person under the law to get it.
Orlando City Resources
The City of Orlando website does not handle birth certificates directly, but it links to county and state services that residents use. Birth certificates fall under the health department, which is a county agency. The city government handles things like utilities, permits, and code enforcement. For birth records in Orlando, you always go through Orange County.
The city site can point Orlando residents toward the right county agencies for vital records and other services.
The Florida Department of Health amendments page is also a useful resource if you need to correct something on a birth certificate. Under Florida Statute 382.016, most changes go through the state office. Small fixes like a misspelled name may be simpler. Bigger changes, like adding a parent or changing a name after adoption, usually need a court order before the state will update the record. Once it is done, you can get a corrected copy from the Orlando office.
State Birth Records for Orlando
Orlando residents can also use the Florida Department of Health at the state level. The state office keeps records for all 67 counties, including Orange County. If the local Orlando office is busy or if you find it easier, 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 records from other counties. If you were born in a different part of Florida but live in Orlando now, you can request your birth certificate at the Orange County office. There is no need to go back to the county where you were born. This makes things much simpler for the many people who have moved to Orlando from other parts of the state.
The statewide page has forms and instructions that apply to every Florida county, including Orange County where Orlando is located.
Nearby Florida Cities
These cities are near Orlando and also have birth records pages. Several are in the same county or in counties that border Orange County. If one of these locations is closer to you, it may be worth checking their local office for a birth certificate.
Orange County Birth Records
Orlando is the county seat of Orange County. All birth certificate services are run by the Orange County Health Department. For the full breakdown of office details, fees, ordering methods, and related services, visit the Orange County birth records page.