Find Palm Beach County Birth Records
Palm Beach County birth records are available through the Florida Department of Health office in West Palm Beach. With over 1.5 million residents, Palm Beach County is one of the largest counties in both size and population in Florida. DOH-Palm Beach is currently the only entity in Palm Beach County that provides birth and death certificates to county residents. The main office on Clematis Street in West Palm Beach handles most requests. Additional locations in Delray Beach and Belle Glade offer the same services. Applications are available in English, Spanish, and Creole.
Palm Beach County Quick Facts
Palm Beach County Birth Certificate Offices
The main DOH-Palm Beach office is at 800 Clematis St., West Palm Beach, FL 33401. It is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call 561-671-4013 for questions about birth certificate requests. You can also email CHD50ContactUs@FLHealth.gov for general inquiries. This is the primary location for Palm Beach County birth records, and it handles the bulk of requests for the county's 1.5 million residents.
Palm Beach County is a big place. It stretches from Boca Raton in the south to Jupiter in the north, and inland to Belle Glade. To serve this spread-out population, the health department has two additional locations. The Delray Beach office offers vital records services and has a notary on site, which is handy if you need documents notarized as part of your request. The Belle Glade office serves the western part of Palm Beach County. Having three locations helps residents avoid long drives across the county.
The Palm Beach County Health Department birth certificates page covers the complete process for requesting a record.
This page lists all three office locations, hours, required ID, and the steps for each way to order a Palm Beach County birth certificate.
| Main Office | 800 Clematis St., West Palm Beach, FL 33401 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 561-671-4013 |
| CHD50ContactUs@FLHealth.gov | |
| Hours | Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Other Locations | Delray Beach (with notary), Belle Glade |
Note: DOH-Palm Beach is currently the only entity issuing birth and death certificates in Palm Beach County.
How to Get Palm Beach County Birth Records
In-person visits are the fastest way to get a birth certificate from Palm Beach County. Go to any of the three office locations during business hours. Bring a valid photo ID that is not expired. Fill out the application. Pay the $15 fee. Staff will search the statewide system and print your certified copy. Most walk-in requests are finished the same day, though wait times vary based on how busy the office is.
Mail orders go to the West Palm Beach office at 800 Clematis St. Include a completed application, a copy of your photo ID, and a check or money order for $15 payable to DOH-Palm Beach. Mail requests for Palm Beach County birth records typically take two to four weeks to process and return. The Delray Beach and Belle Glade offices may also accept mail, but the West Palm Beach location is the standard mailing address.
The Palm Beach County certificates portal has the forms you need to download and links to all vital records services.
Applications are available in English, Spanish, and Creole on this page, which serves Palm Beach County's diverse community.
Online ordering goes through VitalChek. This is the only vendor the Florida Department of Health authorizes. There is a service fee on top of the $15 state fee. Standard delivery takes about a week. Rush options are available for more money. VitalChek accepts credit and debit cards. Under Florida Statute 382.013, all Florida births are in one statewide database, so your Palm Beach County birth record can be accessed from anywhere.
Palm Beach County Birth Record Fees
A certified birth certificate from Palm Beach County costs $15. This covers the first copy. Additional copies of the same record may be available at a lower rate when ordered at the same time. Fees are established under Florida Statute 382.0255. The Palm Beach County office accepts cash, checks, and money orders for in-person and mail requests.
VitalChek charges a processing fee on top of the state fee. The total ends up being more than what you pay at the walk-in office, but the convenience of ordering from home is worth it for some people. Expedited shipping options through VitalChek cost extra. If your budget is tight, the in-person method at the Palm Beach County office is the cheapest route to a certified birth certificate.
Eligibility for Palm Beach Birth Certificates
Not just anyone can walk in and get a certified birth certificate. Florida law limits access to protect personal information. Under Florida Statute 382.025, birth records are confidential documents. The Palm Beach County Health Department follows these rules for every request.
People who can get a certified copy of a Palm Beach County birth record include:
- The person named on the certificate, if 18 or older
- Either parent listed on the record
- A legal guardian with court documentation
- A spouse of the person on the record
- An adult child of the person on the record
- An attorney representing an eligible person
You will need to prove your identity and your relationship to the person on the record. If you don't qualify for a certified copy, an informational copy may be available. It has the same data but is stamped as not valid for legal purposes. The Florida DOH birth certificates page has more details on the difference between certified and informational copies.
Palm Beach County Birth Record Amendments
If there is a mistake on your Palm Beach County birth certificate, you can request a correction. The Florida DOH amendments and corrections page has the forms and process. Small errors like a misspelled name often need just a supporting document to fix. Larger changes, like adding a parent to the record, typically require a court order under Florida Statute 382.016.
The amendment process is handled by the Bureau of Vital Statistics at the state level. Staff at the Palm Beach County offices can help you figure out what you need to submit. Once the amendment is processed, you can order an updated copy of your birth certificate from any DOH office in Florida, including Palm Beach County.
The Palm Beach County Health Department main website covers all services the department offers.
The health department provides birth certificates, death certificates, immunization records, and public health programs for all Palm Beach County residents.
The Palm Beach County government website links to all county departments and services.
For court records, property documents, and other county services in Palm Beach County, the government website is a good starting point.
Fraud involving birth certificates carries criminal penalties under Florida Statute 382.026. The Palm Beach County Health Department takes identity verification seriously to protect the security and integrity of birth records.
Cities in Palm Beach County
Palm Beach County stretches across a wide area with many cities and communities. All birth certificate requests go through the DOH-Palm Beach offices, but the following cities have their own pages with area-specific information about accessing birth records.
Other communities in Palm Beach County include Jupiter, Delray Beach, Lake Worth Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Royal Palm Beach, and Wellington. All residents use the same DOH-Palm Beach offices for birth records.
Nearby Counties
Palm Beach County borders several other Florida counties. Any county health department in the state can issue a birth certificate for a birth that happened anywhere in Florida. If a neighboring county office is more convenient for you, that is perfectly fine.