Palm Coast Birth Records
Birth records for Palm Coast residents are handled by the Flagler County Health Department. Palm Coast is the largest city in Flagler County, home to over 106,000 people. The city does not have its own vital records office since birth certificates are a county-level service in Florida. Whether you need a copy for a passport, school enrollment, or personal records, the Flagler County office is where you start. You can also order through the state's online vendor if you prefer not to visit in person.
Palm Coast Quick Facts
Palm Coast Birth Certificate Office
The Flagler County Health Department processes all birth certificate requests for Palm Coast. Flagler is a smaller county, so there is typically one main office location for vital records. Walk-in service is available during regular business hours. Bring a valid photo ID and be ready to fill out a short form.
The Flagler County office can look up any birth that happened in Florida. The state system is centralized. If you were born in another county but now live in Palm Coast, the Flagler office can still pull up your record. This saves you from having to contact the county where you were born. Many Palm Coast residents moved from other parts of the state, so this is a common situation.
Under Florida Statute 382.013, all births must be registered within five days. The hospital or birth center handles the filing. Once the birth is on file, certified copies can be ordered from any county health department in Florida, including the one that serves Palm Coast.
| Office | Flagler County Health Department, Vital Records |
|---|---|
| Website | flagler.floridahealth.gov |
| County Seat | Bunnell |
| Online Ordering | VitalChek (authorized vendor) |
How to Get Palm Coast Birth Certificates
In-person visits are the quickest way. Go to the Flagler County Health Department during office hours. Show your ID. Fill out a form. Pay the fee. You walk out with your certified copy. Same-day service is standard for most walk-in requests. How long you wait depends on how many people are ahead of you.
Mail requests are also accepted. Send a completed request form along with a copy of your photo ID and a check or money order to the Flagler County Health Department. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope. Processing by mail takes about two to three weeks. This is a simple way for Palm Coast residents to get a birth certificate without leaving home.
For online orders, go to VitalChek. It is the only vendor the Florida Department of Health works with for online birth certificate orders. You pay by credit or debit card. VitalChek adds a service fee on top of the standard amount. The certificate gets mailed to you once processing is done. Palm Coast residents who want the most convenient option tend to use this route.
Keep in mind that only Florida births are in the system. If you were born outside Florida, you need to contact that state's vital records office. The Palm Coast office cannot help with out-of-state births.
Palm Coast Birth Certificate Fees
A birth certificate costs $15 for the first copy in Palm Coast. Extra copies ordered at the same time are less. The fees follow Florida Statute 382.0255. The office takes cash, checks, and money orders for in-person and mail requests.
If you need more than one copy, get them all at once. The extra copy rate is lower than the first copy price. Many Palm Coast residents order two or three at a time for things like school, a driver license, or travel documents. It saves both money and time to do it in one visit or one mail request.
Who Can Order Birth Records in Palm Coast
Florida law restricts who can get a certified birth certificate. Under Florida Statute 382.025, birth records stay confidential for 125 years. Only the person named on the record (18 or older), a parent, a legal guardian, a spouse, a child, a sibling, a grandparent, or a legal representative can order a certified copy.
Valid photo ID is required. Legal guardians bring court paperwork. Attorneys need proof they represent a qualified person. If you don't fit any of these groups, Palm Coast residents can still get an informational copy. It shows the same data but has a mark saying it is not for legal use. Informational copies work fine for family research and personal records.
Correcting Palm Coast Birth Records
If a birth certificate has an error, the Florida Department of Health handles corrections. Under Florida Statute 382.016, amendments go through the state office. A misspelled name might be fixed with just a form and some supporting documents. Adding a father's name or changing a name after adoption usually needs a court order.
Once the state processes the change, Palm Coast residents can order a new certified copy with the corrected info. Amendment fees are separate from the regular copy fee. The process can take several weeks depending on the type of change and whether a court order is involved.
State Resources for Palm Coast
The Florida Department of Health oversees the entire vital records system. Palm Coast residents can go through the state office as an option besides the local Flagler County office. The state office in Jacksonville at 1217 N. Pearl St. handles mail and online orders for birth certificates from all 67 Florida counties.
The state website has all forms, fee info, and instructions. It covers the same rules and steps that apply at the Flagler County level. For Palm Coast residents who were born in a different part of Florida, the centralized system means you don't need to go back to that county. Any office in the state can pull up the record.
The state website applies to Palm Coast and every other community in Florida.
Nearby Florida Cities
These cities are near Palm Coast and have birth records pages on this site. Some are in neighboring counties with their own health department offices.
Flagler County Birth Records
Palm Coast is in Flagler County. All birth certificate services for the city go through the Flagler County Health Department. For more about office locations, fees, and county services, see the full Flagler County page.