Search Flagler County Birth Records

Flagler County birth records can be obtained through the Florida Department of Health office in Bunnell, the county seat. This coastal county along northeast Florida has a population of about 136,744 and includes the fast-growing Palm Coast area. The Flagler County Health Department processes birth certificate requests for any birth that was registered in the state of Florida. Residents can visit in person, submit a mail request, or order online through VitalChek to get their certified birth certificate copies.

Flagler County Birth Certificate Office

The DOH-Flagler office handles birth certificate requests for the county. The office is located at 301 Dr. Carter Boulevard in Bunnell. It is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Walk-in service is available during those hours. Bring a valid, current photo ID. You will need to know the full name on the birth record, the date of birth, and where the birth took place. The staff at the Flagler County office can access the statewide database and issue certified copies for any Florida birth on file.

Florida law under Florida Statute 382.013 requires all births to be registered with the state. Hospitals in Flagler County file birth data with the Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville shortly after delivery. Once the record is on file, any county health department in Florida can pull it up. This means you can get a birth certificate at the Flagler County office even if the birth happened in another part of the state.

The Flagler County Health Department birth certificates page provides details on what to bring and how to apply.

Ordering Flagler County Birth Certificates

In-person visits to the Flagler County Health Department are the fastest way to get a birth certificate. Most walk-in requests are filled the same day. You fill out the DH726 application form, show your ID, and pay the fee. The staff prints a certified copy on state security paper with the official seal. The whole process takes about 15 to 30 minutes depending on how busy the office is that day.

Mail orders are another option for Flagler County birth records. Send a filled-out application form, a photocopy of your valid ID (both front and back), and a check or money order for $15 made payable to DOH-Flagler. Mail it to the Dr. Carter Boulevard address listed above. Allow two to three weeks for processing and return mail. The office sends the certificate by regular first-class mail.

You can also send mail requests to the state office. The Bureau of Vital Statistics at PO Box 210, Jacksonville, FL 32231 accepts birth certificate orders for any county. Processing at the state level takes about three to five business days, plus mail time. If the Flagler County office has a longer wait, the state office can be a good backup for getting your birth records.

Online Birth Records for Flagler County

The VitalChek website is the only online ordering option approved by the state for Flagler County birth certificates. You can place an order any time of day. The site asks for the birth details, your relationship to the person on the record, and a photo of your ID. You pay with a credit or debit card. The state fee through VitalChek is $19, and the service fee adds about $7 on top of that.

Orders from VitalChek ship to the address you provide. Standard delivery takes five to seven business days. Faster shipping is available if you need it sooner. This is a good option for Flagler County residents who work during the hours the health department is open. It also works well for people who have moved away from Flagler County but still need a Florida birth certificate.

The Florida DOH birth certificates page covers all the ways to order and the current fee schedule.

This state resource applies to Flagler County and every other county in Florida for birth certificate orders.

Flagler County Birth Record Fees

The first certified copy of a birth certificate from Flagler County costs $15. Each additional copy of the same record ordered at the same time is $7. These fees are set by Florida Statute 382.0255 and apply to every county in the state. The Flagler County Health Department takes cash, checks, and money orders for in-person and mail requests.

VitalChek charges more. The base fee is $19 per copy, plus a service fee for using the online system. Expect to pay around $30 to $45 total for a single birth certificate through VitalChek, depending on shipping. The cheapest route is visiting the Flagler County office in Bunnell and paying the $15 fee directly.

Who Can Get Flagler County Birth Records

Florida birth records are confidential. Under Florida Statute 382.025, they stay sealed for 125 years from the date of birth. Only certain people can get a certified copy from the Flagler County Health Department. The list includes the person named on the record (if 18 or older), a parent on the certificate, a legal guardian with court papers, a spouse, an adult child, or a lawyer representing one of these people.

You have to prove your identity and your right to the record. The Flagler County staff will check your ID and may ask for other documents showing your relationship. If you do not qualify for a certified copy, you can ask for an informational copy instead. This version has the same facts but cannot be used for legal purposes. It works for personal reference and family research.

The state also offers research access for genealogists. Older records that fall outside the 125-year window are open to the public. For Flagler County, most of the records in the system date from the early 1900s forward, so the vast majority are still within the confidential period.

Amendments to Flagler County Birth Records

If there is an error on a birth certificate, you can apply to have it fixed. The Florida DOH amendments and corrections page explains the process in detail. Small mistakes like a misspelling can be corrected with a short application and proof of the right information. Larger changes need more paperwork, and some require a court order under Florida Statute 382.016.

Amendment requests go to the Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville. The Flagler County Health Department can help you start the process, but the state office makes the final decision. Once an amendment is approved, the updated birth record goes into the system and you can order a new certified copy from the Flagler County office with the corrected information.

Cities in Flagler County

Flagler County is home to Palm Coast, the largest city in the county with significant population growth in recent years. All birth certificate requests for Flagler County go through the same health department office in Bunnell.

Other communities in Flagler County include Bunnell, Flagler Beach, Beverly Beach, and Marineland. Residents of these towns use the Bunnell office for birth records.

Nearby Counties

Several counties border Flagler County. You can request a Florida birth certificate at any county health department in the state. If one of these neighboring offices is closer to you, you can use it instead of the Flagler County office.