Orange County Birth Records
Orange County birth records are handled by the Florida Department of Health office in Orlando. With a population of over 1.4 million, Orange County is one of the most populous counties in the state and home to the Orlando metro area. The Office of Vital Statistics at the Orange County Health Department is the place to get a certified birth certificate. One important thing to know: birth certificates are not recorded in the Orange County Official Records. You must go through the health department, not the Comptroller's office, for Orange County birth records.
Orange County Quick Facts
Orange County Birth Certificate Office
The DOH-Orange Vital Statistics office sits at 807 W. Church Street in Orlando. This is the Central Health Center Building 2. Walk-in visitors go to this location. The phone number is 407-858-1460, and the fax is 866-850-1910. If you want to mail your request, use a different address: Attn: Vital Statistics, 832 W. Central Blvd., Orlando, FL 32805. The walk-in and mail addresses are different, so use the right one for your situation.
Birth certificates are not recorded in the Orange County Official Records. This is a point of confusion for some people. The Orange County Comptroller FAQs page makes this clear. If you go to the Comptroller's office looking for a birth certificate, they will send you to the health department instead. The Comptroller handles deeds, liens, and other recorded documents, but not birth records in Orange County.
To get a copy of a Florida birth certificate, visit the Orange County Health Department, Office of Vital Statistics. That is the correct office.
The Orange County Health Department birth certificates page has the full rundown on how to order.
This page lists the accepted forms of ID, fees, and steps for each ordering method for Orange County birth records.
| Walk-In Address | Central Health Center Bldg 2, 807 W. Church St., Orlando, FL 32805 |
|---|---|
| Mail Address | Attn: Vital Statistics, 832 W. Central Blvd., Orlando, FL 32805 |
| Phone | 407-858-1460 |
| Fax | 866-850-1910 |
How to Order Orange County Birth Records
In-person requests at the Church Street office are the fastest way to get an Orange County birth certificate. Walk in during business hours with a valid photo ID. Fill out the application form. Pay $15 for the first copy and $8 for each additional copy of the same record. Most requests are processed the same day. The office serves over 1.4 million residents, so there can be a wait, especially in the middle of the day.
Mail orders go to 832 W. Central Blvd., Orlando, FL 32805. Include a completed application, a photocopy of your valid ID, and a check or money order for $15 made out to DOH-Orange. Do not send cash through the mail. Mail orders for Orange County birth records usually take two to three weeks to process and return by regular mail. The speed depends on how many requests are in the queue at the time.
Online orders go through VitalChek. This is the only vendor the Florida Department of Health approves. You pay the $15 state fee plus a VitalChek service charge. Credit and debit cards are accepted. Standard delivery takes about five to seven business days. Rush options cost more. Under Florida Statute 382.013, all births in Florida are registered in one statewide system, so VitalChek can pull up any Orange County birth record from anywhere.
Note: Walk-in and mail addresses are different for the Orange County Vital Statistics office, so double-check before you go or send your request.
Orange County Birth Certificate Fees
The fee for a certified copy of a birth certificate in Orange County is $15 for the first copy. Each additional copy of the same record costs $8 when ordered at the same time. These rates follow Florida Statute 382.0255. The office accepts cash, checks, and money orders for walk-in and mail requests.
If you need several copies of an Orange County birth certificate, ordering them together saves money. Five copies at one time would cost $15 + $8 + $8 + $8 + $8 = $47, compared to $75 if you made five separate requests at $15 each. VitalChek adds a processing fee on top of these amounts for online orders.
Who Can Get Orange County Birth Certificates
Under Florida Statute 382.025, birth records in the state are confidential. The Orange County Health Department can only give out certified copies to people with a legal right to the record. This includes the person on the certificate if they are 18 or older, a parent on the record, a legal guardian, a spouse, an adult child, or their attorney.
You need to show proof of who you are and how you relate to the person on the record. Valid photo ID is the first step. Guardians need court papers. Attorneys need proof of representation. If you don't qualify for a certified copy of an Orange County birth record, you can ask about an informational copy. This has the same data but is not valid for legal use. It works for family history research and personal records.
The Orange County certificates portal has details on all vital records services and eligibility rules.
This portal covers birth certificates, death certificates, and other vital records available through the Orange County Health Department.
Orange County Birth Record Corrections
Errors on a birth certificate can be fixed through the amendment process. The Florida DOH amendments and corrections page explains how. Simple fixes like a misspelling might just need a supporting document. More complex changes, such as changing a parent's name, usually require a court order. Under Florida Statute 382.016, certain amendments can only be made with a judge's approval.
Amendments go through the state Bureau of Vital Statistics, not the Orange County office alone. The process takes several weeks at a minimum. Orange County Health Department staff can point you in the right direction and help with the initial paperwork. Once the amendment is done, you can order a corrected copy of the Orange County birth certificate.
The Orange County government website connects you to other departments and services in the county.
For property records, court documents, and other types of official records in Orange County, the county government site is a useful resource.
Falsifying information on a birth certificate is a criminal offense. Under Florida Statute 382.026, anyone who uses fraud to get a birth record faces serious penalties. The Orange County Health Department takes ID checks seriously as part of their duty to protect these records.
Cities in Orange County
Orange County includes Orlando and many surrounding communities. All birth certificate requests go through the same health department office in downtown Orlando, no matter which city you call home in Orange County.
Other communities in Orange County include Winter Park, Apopka, Ocoee, Winter Garden, and Windermere. All residents use the DOH-Orange office on Church Street for birth records.
Nearby Counties
These counties surround Orange County. You can get a Florida birth certificate from any county health department in the state. If one of these offices is closer to where you live or work, it will work just as well as the Orange County location.