St. Petersburg Birth Records
St. Petersburg birth records are handled by the Pinellas County Health Department, which serves all cities in Pinellas County. With more than 267,000 residents, St. Petersburg is the largest city in the county and a major part of the Tampa Bay metro area. The health department office that processes birth certificate requests is in Largo, which is a short drive from St. Petersburg. Whether you need a copy for travel, school, or personal records, the Pinellas County office can help you get the right document through several ordering methods.
St. Petersburg Quick Facts
St. Petersburg Birth Certificate Office
The Pinellas County Health Department manages birth certificates for St. Petersburg and every other city in Pinellas County. The vital records office is at 8751 Ulmerton Rd., Suite 1700, Largo, FL 33771. This is about a 20-minute drive from downtown St. Petersburg. Walk-in visits work well when you need your copy the same day. Bring a valid photo ID and expect to fill out a short form. The staff checks the record and prints your certified copy while you wait.
The Pinellas County Health Department website has details about all vital records services. You can find forms, hours, and directions on their site. Under Florida Statute 382.013, every birth in the state must be registered. Hospitals and birth centers file the paperwork. Once a birth is registered, the record is available through the Pinellas County office for St. Petersburg residents.
The health department site covers all the vital records services that St. Petersburg residents can use, including birth certificates, death certificates, and other records.
| Office | Pinellas County Health Department, Vital Records |
|---|---|
| Address | 8751 Ulmerton Rd., Suite 1700 Largo, FL 33771 |
| Health Dept Website | pinellas.floridahealth.gov |
How to Get St. Petersburg Birth Certificates
St. Petersburg residents have several ways to get a birth certificate. In-person visits to the Largo office are the quickest. You can also order by mail or go online through VitalChek. Each method gets you the same certified copy. The difference is how fast you get it and whether you need to leave your home.
For in-person requests, go to 8751 Ulmerton Rd. in Largo. Bring a valid photo ID. You fill out a form, pay the fee, and usually get your copy the same day. This is the best option when you need a birth certificate fast in St. Petersburg. The office is in a strip of commercial buildings along Ulmerton Road, with parking right outside. If you go during peak hours, there may be a short wait.
Mail orders take longer but are simple. Send a completed form, a copy of your photo ID, and a check or money order to the Largo office. Add a self-addressed stamped envelope. Allow two to three weeks for the birth certificate to arrive at your St. Petersburg address. Make sure you use the right form, which you can download from the Pinellas County Health Department site.
Online orders go through VitalChek. You pay with a credit or debit card. VitalChek adds a service fee. The certificate ships by mail. This is the most convenient way for St. Petersburg residents who do not want to drive to Largo or deal with mailing in a form.
Note: The Largo office serves all of Pinellas County, not just St. Petersburg.
St. Petersburg Birth Record Fees
Birth certificate fees in St. Petersburg are set by state law under Florida Statute 382.0255. The first certified copy costs around $15 at the Pinellas County office. Extra copies ordered at the same time cost less. The office takes cash, checks, and money orders for in-person and mail requests. VitalChek adds its own service charge on top of the base fee.
If you need several copies, order them all at once. Many people in St. Petersburg need copies for things like a passport, school registration, and insurance. Getting them all in one request costs less than making separate trips or orders. The exact fee for additional copies may vary slightly from county to county, so check the Pinellas County site for the most current amounts.
Who Can Get St. Petersburg Birth Records
Florida law restricts who can get a certified birth certificate. Under Florida Statute 382.025, birth records are confidential. The person named on the certificate can request a copy if they are at least 18. Parents, legal guardians, spouses, children, siblings, and grandparents also qualify. Attorneys who represent a qualified person can make the request on their behalf.
You need to bring ID to prove your identity and your connection to the person on the record. If you do not qualify for a certified copy, you can still get an informational version in St. Petersburg. This copy has a watermark that marks it as not valid for legal use. It shows the same facts and works fine for personal records or family history research, but it will not be accepted for things like a passport or name change.
St. Petersburg City Resources
The City of St. Petersburg website covers city services like utilities, parks, and permits. Birth certificates are a county service, not a city one, so the city site does not handle them directly. However, it can be a useful starting point for finding links to Pinellas County agencies and other government services that St. Petersburg residents may need.
The city website links to many services that St. Petersburg residents use, and it can point you toward the county health department for vital records.
St. Petersburg is part of the Tampa Bay metro area, which means some regional services cross city and county lines. If you were born in Hillsborough County or another nearby county but live in St. Petersburg now, you do not need to go back to where you were born. Florida has a centralized system, so the Pinellas County office can look up birth records from any county in the state. This saves time for the many St. Petersburg residents who moved from other parts of Florida.
Correcting St. Petersburg Birth Records
If there is an error on a birth certificate, corrections can be made through the Florida Department of Health amendments office. Under Florida Statute 382.016, amendments go through the state. Minor errors like a wrong spelling can sometimes be fixed with a simple form. Bigger changes need more proof or a court order. Adding a father's name or changing a name after adoption are examples of changes that require court involvement.
Once the state processes the amendment, you can order a new copy from the Pinellas County office in Largo. The new certificate will show the corrected information. Processing times vary based on the type of change. Simple fixes may take a few weeks. Court-ordered changes depend on how fast the court handles your case in the St. Petersburg area.
Note: Amendment fees are charged separately from birth certificate copy fees.
State Resources for St. Petersburg
The Florida Department of Health oversees birth records at the state level. St. Petersburg residents can use the state office as an alternative to the Pinellas County office in Largo. The state keeps records for all 67 counties. Mail and online orders through VitalChek go to the state for processing. The county health department finder can help you locate the closest office to St. Petersburg.
Because St. Petersburg sits in the Tampa Bay metro area, there are several county health departments within a reasonable drive. If the Largo office is out of your way, you might check Hillsborough County offices in Tampa or other nearby locations. All county offices in Florida can access the statewide database for birth records, so you can use whichever one is most convenient for your situation in the St. Petersburg area.
The statewide page covers fees, forms, and rules that apply to all Florida residents, including those living in St. Petersburg.
Nearby Florida Cities
These cities are near St. Petersburg and also have birth records pages. Some are in Pinellas County, while others are in nearby Hillsborough County. If one of these locations works better for you, check out their page for local office details.
Pinellas County Birth Records
St. Petersburg is in Pinellas County. All birth certificate requests for the city go through the Pinellas County Health Department office in Largo. For the complete list of services, fees, and ordering methods, see the Pinellas County birth records page.