Miami-Dade Birth Record Search

Miami-Dade County birth records are available through the Florida Department of Health office in Miami. As the most populous county in Florida with over 2.8 million residents, Miami-Dade handles a large volume of birth certificate requests every day. The county health department has multiple locations including Downtown, West Perrine, and North Dade to serve its diverse population. Applications for birth certificates are available in English, Spanish, and Creole. You can request a certified copy in person, by mail, or through VitalChek online.

Miami-Dade Birth Certificate Offices

The DOH-Miami-Dade has several office locations for birth certificate requests. The Downtown and West Perrine offices are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The North Dade location is at 18680 NW 67th Ave in Hialeah, FL 33015. You can reach the North Dade office at 305-628-7227. The main number for all Miami-Dade County birth record questions is 305-324-2400. You can also email MiamiDade@FLHealth.gov with general questions.

Having three office locations is a big deal in Miami-Dade County. The county stretches across a huge area, and traffic in Miami can add an hour or more to your trip. Picking the office closest to you saves time and hassle. The North Dade office in Hialeah is convenient for residents in the northern part of the county. West Perrine serves the southern areas. Downtown handles the central part of Miami-Dade County.

The Miami-Dade County Health Department birth certificates page has all the details on locations, requirements, and ordering steps.

This page lists each office address, the forms of ID accepted, and the fees for Miami-Dade County birth records.

How to Get Miami-Dade County Birth Records

Walk-in service is available at all three Miami-Dade County office locations. Bring a valid photo ID that is not expired. A driver's license, passport, state ID, or military ID all work. Fill out the application form at the counter. Pay the fee. Staff will search the statewide system and print your certified birth certificate. In-person requests are usually processed the same day, though wait times can be long during busy periods in Miami-Dade County.

One thing that sets Miami-Dade County apart is the multilingual support. Applications are available in English, Spanish, and Creole. This reflects the diverse population of the county. Staff at the offices can help in multiple languages as well. If you are more comfortable working in Spanish or Creole, the Miami-Dade County Health Department can accommodate you.

The Miami-Dade County certificates portal has downloadable forms and information on all vital records services.

Download the application ahead of time and fill it out at home to speed up your visit to the Miami-Dade County office.

Mail requests work too. Send a completed application, a copy of your photo ID, and a check or money order to the DOH-Miami-Dade office. Include the correct fee amount. Mail orders for Miami-Dade County birth records take about two to four weeks. The turnaround depends on how many requests the office is handling at the time.

Online ordering through VitalChek is the third option. VitalChek is the only vendor the state of Florida authorizes for online birth certificate orders. Under Florida Statute 382.013, all Florida births are in one statewide database, so VitalChek can access Miami-Dade County birth records just like any other county's records.

Miami-Dade County Birth Record Fees

Miami-Dade County charges more for birth certificates than many other Florida counties. The first certified copy costs $20. Additional copies of the same record ordered at the same time cost $16 each. There is a $10 rush fee if you need faster processing in person. A protective sheath to keep the certificate safe costs $3. These fees follow Florida Statute 382.0255, though the exact amounts can vary by county.

The higher fees in Miami-Dade County reflect the larger scale of operations at the county health department. With nearly 3 million residents, the volume of requests is among the highest in the state. If you need multiple copies of a Miami-Dade County birth certificate, ordering them all at once at $16 each is cheaper than making separate trips for $20 each time.

Note: VitalChek adds a processing fee on top of the state fee for all online orders of Miami-Dade County birth records.

Eligibility for Miami-Dade Birth Certificates

Florida law limits who can get a certified birth certificate. Under Florida Statute 382.025, birth records are confidential. The Miami-Dade County Health Department checks every request against these rules. Given how many people live in the county, the verification process is thorough.

Eligible requesters include the person named on the record (if 18 or older), a parent on the certificate, a legal guardian, a spouse, an adult child, or an attorney for any of these people. You prove your identity with a valid photo ID and may need to show documents proving your relationship. If you don't qualify for a certified copy, an informational version is available. It has the same data but cannot be used for legal purposes. The Florida DOH birth certificates page explains both types.

Miami-Dade Birth Record Amendments

If there is an error on a Miami-Dade County birth certificate, you can file for a correction. The Florida DOH amendments and corrections page has the forms and steps. Minor errors like a misspelled name can usually be fixed with supporting documents. Bigger changes, such as adding a father or changing a name, often need a court order under Florida Statute 382.016.

The amendment process goes through the state Bureau of Vital Statistics, not just the Miami-Dade County office. It can take weeks or months. Staff at the local offices can help you get started with the right forms and tell you what supporting documents you need. Once the amendment is processed, you can order an updated copy of your Miami-Dade County birth certificate.

The Miami-Dade County Health Department main website covers all health services offered in the county.

The health department serves one of the most diverse communities in the country, and birth records are just one of many services available at the Miami-Dade County offices.

Fraud involving birth certificates is a serious offense under Florida Statute 382.026. The Miami-Dade County Health Department verifies every request carefully to protect the integrity of birth records in the system.

Cities in Miami-Dade County

Miami-Dade County has dozens of cities and unincorporated communities. All birth certificate requests go through the county health department offices, no matter which city you live in. The following cities have dedicated pages on this site with area-specific information about getting birth records.

Other communities in Miami-Dade County include Coral Gables, North Miami, Aventura, Cutler Bay, and Opa-locka. All residents use the same DOH-Miami-Dade offices for birth records.

Nearby Counties

Miami-Dade County sits at the southern tip of the Florida mainland. These neighboring counties each have their own health department offices where you can also request a Florida birth certificate.