Pembroke Pines Birth Records Lookup

Birth records in Pembroke Pines are managed through the Broward County Health Department, which serves all cities in Broward County. Pembroke Pines does not have its own vital records office, so residents go to the county office in Fort Lauderdale for in-person requests. You can also send a request by mail or use the online ordering system through VitalChek. The Broward County office can issue certified copies of birth certificates for anyone born in the state of Florida, making it a one-stop shop for Pembroke Pines residents who need this document.

Broward County Vital Records Office

The Broward County Health Department is the office that processes birth certificate requests for Pembroke Pines. The vital statistics office is located at 780 SW 24th St in Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315. It is about a 20-minute drive from most parts of Pembroke Pines, depending on traffic.

Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Keep in mind that the office closes at 3:00 PM on every third Thursday of the month. You can call 954-467-4700 for general questions or 954-467-4413 for vital statistics directly. Under Florida Statute 382.025, birth records are confidential. The staff will check your ID and confirm your eligibility before they hand over a certified copy.

Bring a valid photo ID when you go. You will fill out an application form and pay the fee at the counter. The Broward County office handles birth certificates for all cities in the county, so Pembroke Pines is just one of many communities it serves.

Getting a Birth Certificate in Pembroke Pines

There are three ways for Pembroke Pines residents to get a birth certificate. You can visit the Broward County office in Fort Lauderdale, send your request by mail, or order online. The fees are the same for in-person and mail orders. Online orders cost a bit more because of the VitalChek service fee.

In-person visits give you the fastest results. Drive to the office at 780 SW 24th St in Fort Lauderdale. Bring your photo ID. Fill out the form and pay. Most requests are done the same day. Under Florida Statute 382.013, births must be registered within five days of the event. So even recent births should show up in the system quickly.

For mail orders, send a completed form, a copy of your photo ID, and a check or money order to the Broward County Health Department at the Fort Lauderdale address. Allow two to four weeks for the certificate to arrive. Include your return address and double-check the fee amount.

Online ordering uses VitalChek, the only online vendor approved by the Florida Department of Health. You pay with a credit or debit card. The certificate ships to your address once it is processed. This is useful for Pembroke Pines residents who do not want to make the trip to Fort Lauderdale.

Pembroke Pines Birth Certificate Fees

A birth certificate in Pembroke Pines costs $15 for the first certified copy. Extra copies ordered at the same time cost less. The fee structure is set by Florida Statute 382.0255. The Broward County office takes cash, checks, and money orders for in-person and mail requests.

VitalChek charges more because they tack on a service fee. If saving money matters, the in-person visit to the Fort Lauderdale office is the cheapest way. Ordering multiple copies at once is a good idea since the extra copy rate is lower. People in Pembroke Pines often need copies for school, travel, or insurance, and getting them all in one trip cuts the cost.

Who Can Get Pembroke Pines Birth Records

Florida law limits who can order a certified birth certificate. The person on the record can request a copy if they are 18 or older. Parents and legal guardians are eligible. Spouses, children, siblings, and grandparents can also request copies. An attorney acting for one of these people can order on their behalf as well.

If you are not on the list, you can still get an informational copy. This version has a mark on it that says it is not certified. It cannot be used for legal purposes, but it works for personal use. These rules come from Florida Statute 382.025 and apply at the Broward County office that serves Pembroke Pines. Legal guardians should bring court documents when they visit.

Birth Certificate Corrections for Pembroke Pines

If a birth certificate has errors, you can file for a correction. The Florida Department of Health amendments page walks you through the process. Typos in names, wrong dates, and missing parent information are among the most common fixes. Under Florida Statute 382.016, most changes are handled by the state office in Jacksonville.

More significant changes, like adding a father's name, typically need a court order or a signed acknowledgment of paternity. Adoption-related name changes require a court order as well. Once the court acts, the state updates the record. After that, Pembroke Pines residents can get a corrected copy from the Broward County office. Amendment fees are separate from the regular copy fee.

State Resources for Pembroke Pines

Pembroke Pines residents can also use the statewide system from the Florida Department of Health. The state office in Jacksonville holds records from all 67 Florida counties, including Broward. If the Fort Lauderdale office does not fit your schedule, you can send your request to the state level instead.

Florida's vital records system is centralized. This means any county health department in the state can access records from every other county. If you were born in a different part of Florida but now live in Pembroke Pines, you can use the Broward County office. You do not need to go back to the county where you were born. The county health department finder helps you locate offices across the state.

The state DOH website is a helpful starting point for checking current fees or downloading forms before making the trip to the office.

This page on the state site covers the full process for ordering a birth certificate, which is useful for Pembroke Pines residents.

Nearby Florida Cities

These cities are near Pembroke Pines and have their own birth records pages. Most are in Broward County and use the same vital records office in Fort Lauderdale. If one of these cities is closer to where you live, check out their page for more local details.

Broward County Birth Records

Pembroke Pines is in Broward County. All birth certificate services for the city are handled by the Broward County Health Department in Fort Lauderdale. For full details on office hours, fees, and related services, see the county birth records page.

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