Search Pompano Beach Birth Records

Birth records for Pompano Beach are managed through the Broward County Health Department in Fort Lauderdale. Pompano Beach sits in the northern part of Broward County along the Atlantic coast. All vital records requests for the city go through the county office, which serves more than two million residents across all of Broward County. You can order a birth certificate in person, by mail, or online. The county office is about a 15-minute drive south from Pompano Beach.

Broward County Vital Records Office

The Broward County Health Department handles all birth certificate requests for Pompano Beach. The vital statistics office is at 780 SW 24th Street in Fort Lauderdale. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Call 954-467-4700 for general questions or 954-467-4413 for the vital statistics line directly.

Pompano Beach does not have its own vital records office. Everything goes through the county. When you visit, bring a valid photo ID. The staff will ask you to fill out a form and pay the fee. Most walk-in requests are processed the same day. Under Florida Statute 382.013, hospitals register births within five days. Records from 1917 on are available at the county level. Older records may only be at the state office.

The Broward County Health Department website has forms and details about vital records services. Pompano Beach residents use this same office for birth certificates, death records, and other vital records needs.

How to Order a Pompano Beach Birth Certificate

There are three ways for Pompano Beach residents to get a birth certificate. In person, online, or by mail. The fees are the same no matter which method you pick. The main difference is how long it takes to get your copy.

In person is the quickest option. Drive to the Broward County office at 780 SW 24th Street in Fort Lauderdale. From Pompano Beach, that is about 15 minutes on I-95 or Federal Highway. Bring your photo ID. Fill out the form and pay. Most requests are ready the same day. You can usually get your copy and be on your way within an hour, depending on how many people are ahead of you in line.

Online orders go through VitalChek, the only vendor approved by the state. VitalChek adds a service charge on top of the $15 fee. You pay by card. The certificate is mailed to your Pompano Beach address after processing. Allow three to five business days for processing, plus a few more for shipping.

Mail orders take the longest. Send a completed form, a copy of your ID, and a check or money order to the Broward County office. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope. Expect two to four weeks. If you are not in a rush, this method works fine and you do not have to leave Pompano Beach.

Pompano Beach Birth Certificate Fees

A certified birth certificate costs $15 for the first copy. Extra copies ordered at the same time are $10 each. These fees are set by Florida Statute 382.0255. The Broward office takes cash, checks, and money orders for in-person visits and mail orders.

VitalChek charges more because of their service fee. For Pompano Beach residents who want to save money, visiting the Fort Lauderdale office is the best bet. If you need multiple copies, get them at once. The extra copy fee is lower than the first. This is practical for people who need copies for different things like school, travel, or work.

Eligibility for Pompano Beach Birth Records

Florida limits who can get a certified birth certificate. Under Florida Statute 382.025, birth records are confidential for 125 years. You have to qualify to get a certified copy.

Eligible people include the person named on the record (18 or older), parents, legal guardians, spouses, children, siblings, grandparents, and attorneys acting for any of those people. Bring a valid photo ID. Guardians need court documents to prove their status. Attorneys need a letter or other proof of representation. If you do not qualify, you can still get an informational copy. It has the same data but is stamped as non-certified.

Call 954-467-4413 if you are not sure whether you can order a certified copy before heading to the office from Pompano Beach.

Fixing Errors on a Pompano Beach Birth Certificate

If you spot a mistake on a birth certificate, you can request a correction. Misspelled names, wrong dates, and missing parent details are the most common errors. The Florida Department of Health manages the amendment process statewide.

Under Florida Statute 382.016, changes to birth records usually go through the state office. Minor fixes might be done at the Broward County level. Bigger changes, like adding or changing a father's name, require a court order or a signed acknowledgment of paternity. Adoption-related name changes need court approval first. Once the court signs off, the state updates the record. Then you can get a new certified copy. Amendment fees are separate from copy fees and the process can take several weeks.

State Birth Record Resources

The Florida Department of Health oversees vital records for the entire state. The state office at 1217 N Pearl St, Jacksonville, FL 32202 keeps records for all 67 Florida counties. Pompano Beach residents can use the state office as an alternative to the Broward County office. Phone: 904-359-6900.

Florida has a centralized system. Any county health department can pull up birth records from any other county in the state. So if you were born in a different part of Florida but live in Pompano Beach now, you can request your birth certificate at the Broward County office. No need to contact the county where you were born. This is handy for people who moved to Pompano Beach from somewhere else in the state.

The state website has full details on ordering birth certificates across Florida, which applies to Pompano Beach and every other city.

Nearby Florida Cities

These cities are close to Pompano Beach and have birth records pages on this site. Most are in Broward County and use the same health department office.

Broward County Birth Records

Pompano Beach is in Broward County. All birth certificate services for the city go through the Broward County Health Department in Fort Lauderdale. For the full list of services, fees, and office details, see the Broward County birth records page.

View Broward County Birth Records