Birth Certificates

Florida birth certificates are available through Florida Department of Health in Charlotte County's (DOH-Charlotte) Vital Statistics Office, Florida Department of Health's Bureau of Vital Statistics, and VitalChek®.

DOH-Charlotte's Vital Statistics Office

In-Person Orders
For a certified copy of a birth certificate, visit DOH-Charlotte's Main Office:

1100 Loveland Blvd.
Port Charlotte, FL 33980 

Orders by Mail
To order by mail, complete and mail the Application for a Florida Birth Record to DOH-Charlotte. A copy of a legal photo ID is required along with the application, payment, and stamped self-addressed envelope.

The cost for a birth certificate is $12. A valid photo ID is required. 

VitalChek^®

Online Orders
Many companies not affiliated with the Florida Department of Health have official looking websites offering their services to order vital record certificates. If a website does not contain .gov in it's web address, it is not an official government website.

VitalChek^® is the ONLY contracted vendor with the state of Florida authorized to provide these services.

Request a birth certificate through VitalChek®.

Florida Department of Health's Bureau of Vital Statistics

Florida Department of Health's Bureau of Vital Statistics offers walk-in or mail-in birth certificate services.

For more information, commemorative records, amendments to certificates, and additional forms, visit the Florida Department of Health's Bureau of Vital Statistics.