Access Tamarac Birth Records
Tamarac birth records are managed by the Broward County Health Department, which serves all cities in the county. The City of Tamarac does not operate its own vital records office. All birth certificate requests for Tamarac residents go through the county health department office in Fort Lauderdale. Whether you need a copy for a passport, school, or personal use, the Broward County office is where to start.
Tamarac Quick Facts
Tamarac Birth Certificate Office
The Broward County Health Department is responsible for birth certificates in Tamarac. The vital records office is located at 780 SW 24th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315. From Tamarac, it is roughly a 20-minute drive south depending on traffic. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. You can call 954-467-4700 before you visit to check on wait times or confirm what to bring.
When you arrive, bring a valid photo ID. You will fill out a form at the counter and pay the fee. The staff looks up the birth record and prints your certified copy. Most walk-in visits are done the same day. Under Florida Statute 382.025, birth records in Florida are confidential. You must prove you are related to the person on the record or have some other legal standing to request a certified copy.
The health department handles other vital records too. Death certificates, marriage records, and divorce records all go through the same Broward County office. If you need more than one type, you can handle it in a single trip from Tamarac.
| Office | Broward County Health Department, Vital Records |
|---|---|
| Address | 780 SW 24th St Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315 |
| Phone | 954-467-4700 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Health Dept Website | broward.floridahealth.gov |
How to Get Tamarac Birth Certificates
Tamarac residents have three options for ordering a birth certificate. The method you choose depends on how fast you need it and whether you want to visit the office.
Going in person is the quickest. Drive to 780 SW 24th St in Fort Lauderdale during office hours. Bring your photo ID. Fill out the form, pay the fee, and walk out with your certified copy. The whole thing usually takes under an hour unless the office is packed. This is the best bet when you need the document right away.
Mail requests take longer but are simple enough. Send a completed application form, a copy of your photo ID, and a check or money order to the Broward County Health Department. Make sure you include a self-addressed stamped envelope. Allow two to four weeks for the certificate to arrive. You can get the form from the health department website. Under Florida Statute 382.013, births must be registered within five days in Florida, so recent records should already be in the system.
Online orders go through VitalChek. This is the only online vendor the state approves. You pay by credit or debit card. VitalChek charges a service fee on top of the base price. The certificate ships by mail. This is handy for Tamarac residents who would rather handle the request from home and skip the drive to Fort Lauderdale.
Tamarac Birth Record Fees
A birth certificate costs $15 for the first certified copy at the Broward County office. Each extra copy ordered at the same time is cheaper. These amounts come from Florida Statute 382.0255. The office accepts cash, checks, and money orders for walk-in and mail orders.
VitalChek adds its own fee on top. If cost matters, going in person saves that extra charge. Ordering more than one copy at a time also helps. The additional copy rate is lower than the first. Many Tamarac residents order several copies at once so they have extras ready for school, insurance, or travel. It is cheaper per copy when you bundle them in one request. Under Florida Statute 382.026, the state sets rules for searching and issuing vital records across all counties.
Who Can Order Tamarac Birth Records
Not everyone can get a certified copy. Florida law is strict on this. The person on the record can request a copy if they are at least 18. Parents, legal guardians, spouses, children, siblings, and grandparents can also order one. An attorney representing any of these people qualifies as well.
People who fall outside that list can get an informational copy from the Broward County office. This version looks similar but has a stamp that marks it as not valid for legal use. It will not work for a passport or name change, but it is fine for personal records. You still need to show ID when you make the request, even for the informational version.
Fixing Errors on Tamarac Birth Certificates
Mistakes on birth certificates do happen. Wrong spellings, bad dates, and missing parent names are the most common issues. The Florida Department of Health amendments page has the details on how to request a correction. Under Florida Statute 382.016, amendments go through the state office.
Simple fixes like a misspelled name can sometimes be done with a form and proof of the correct spelling. More complex changes take more time. Adding a father's name usually requires a paternity acknowledgment or court order. Adoption-related name changes need a court order before the state will make the update. Once the state processes the change, Tamarac residents can order a new certified copy from the Broward County office. Amendment fees are separate from copy fees.
State Birth Records for Tamarac
The Florida Department of Health keeps records for all 67 counties at its central office in Jacksonville. Tamarac residents can use the state office as an alternative to the Broward County office. The state takes mail orders and online orders through VitalChek. If the Fort Lauderdale office does not work for you, the state route is a good backup.
Florida uses a centralized system for vital records. Any county health department in the state can look up a birth record from any other county. If you were born in a different part of Florida and now live in Tamarac, the Broward County office can pull up your record without any issues. You do not need to reach out to the county where you were born. This is a real time saver for people who have moved to Tamarac from elsewhere in the state.
The state website lists current fees, downloadable forms, and step-by-step instructions for all Florida counties, including Broward.
Nearby Florida Cities
These cities are near Tamarac and have birth records pages on this site. All of these are in Broward County or close by. They use the same Broward County Health Department office for vital records.
Broward County Birth Records
Tamarac is in Broward County. All birth certificate services for the city run through the Broward County Health Department in Fort Lauderdale. For a full list of office details, fees, hours, and services, see the Broward County page.