Access Plantation Birth Records

Birth records for Plantation are managed by the Broward County Health Department. Plantation sits in the western part of Broward County with a population of just over 100,000. The city does not run its own vital records office. All birth certificate requests go through the county health department in Fort Lauderdale or through VitalChek online. Plantation residents have the same ordering options as anyone else in Broward County, and the process is straightforward once you know where to go.

Plantation Birth Certificate Office

The Broward County Health Department handles all birth certificate requests for Plantation. The vital records office is at 780 SW 24th St., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. You can call 954-467-4700 for info about forms and what documents to bring.

Plantation is about a 15-minute drive from the Broward County vital records office in Fort Lauderdale. That makes in-person visits fairly convenient for most Plantation residents. The office processes walk-in requests during business hours. Bring a valid photo ID and expect to fill out a short application form.

Under Florida Statute 382.013, births must be registered within five days. The hospital files the paperwork. Once the birth is in the system, certified copies can be requested from the Broward County office that serves Plantation.

How to Get Birth Certificates in Plantation

Walk-in requests are the fastest method. Drive to the Fort Lauderdale office, bring your photo ID, and fill out a form. Pay the fee and get your certified copy the same day. Most requests are handled while you wait. Busy days can take a bit longer, but the staff moves through the line steadily.

Mail is a good alternative for Plantation residents who can't make the trip. Send a completed request form, a copy of your photo ID, and a check or money order to the Broward County Health Department at 780 SW 24th St., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315. Put a self-addressed stamped envelope in the package. Mail orders take about two to three weeks to process.

Online ordering goes through VitalChek. It is the only online vendor the Florida Department of Health works with. Pay by credit or debit card. VitalChek adds a service fee on top of the base cost. Your certificate ships to your Plantation address once it has been processed. Many Plantation residents find this to be the easiest route since it does not involve a trip to the office.

The state system is centralized, which means the Broward County office can look up birth records from any county in Florida. If you were born in a different part of the state and now live in Plantation, you can still order your birth certificate locally.

Plantation Birth Certificate Fees

A birth certificate in Plantation costs $15 for the first copy. Additional copies at the same time cost less. Fees follow Florida Statute 382.0255. The Broward County office takes cash, checks, and money orders. VitalChek adds a service charge for online orders.

If you need several copies, order them all in one request. The extra copy rate is lower than the first copy price. Getting two or three at once for school, travel, and your own files saves both money and trips to the office. Plantation residents who plan ahead tend to order multiples.

Who Can Order Plantation Birth Records

Florida law limits who can get a certified birth certificate. Under Florida Statute 382.025, birth records are confidential for 125 years. The person on the record (if 18 or older) can order one. So can parents, legal guardians, spouses, children, siblings, grandparents, and attorneys acting on behalf of a qualified person.

You must show a valid photo ID. Legal guardians need court documents to prove their role. Anyone who doesn't qualify can still request an informational copy from the Broward County office. That version is stamped as not valid for legal use, but it contains the same birth facts. Informational copies are used for family research and personal records in Plantation and the rest of Broward County.

Correcting Plantation Birth Certificates

Errors on a birth certificate can be corrected through the Florida Department of Health. Under Florida Statute 382.016, amendments go through the state office. Simple fixes like a name spelling error may just need a form and proof. Larger changes, like adding a father or changing a name after adoption, typically need a court order.

After the state processes the amendment, Plantation residents can order a new certified copy with the updated info. Amendment fees are separate from the regular birth certificate copy fee. Processing times vary depending on what needs to be changed.

State Resources for Plantation

The Florida Department of Health runs the statewide vital records system. Plantation residents can use the state office in Jacksonville as an alternative to the Broward County office. The state office at 1217 N. Pearl St., Jacksonville, FL 32202 handles mail and online orders for all 67 Florida counties.

Any county health department in Florida can look up records from other counties. So if you were born in another part of the state and moved to Plantation, the Broward office can find your record without you having to contact the original county. This makes the whole process simpler for the many people in Plantation who came from somewhere else in Florida.

The state website covers ordering steps and rules for all Florida residents, including Plantation.

Nearby Florida Cities

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

Broward County Birth Records

Plantation is in Broward County. All birth certificate services for the city go through the Broward County Health Department in Fort Lauderdale. For the full details on office hours, fees, and related services, see the Broward County page.

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