Florida Records
The following requirements and product information are valid only for the state of Florida. Read the requirements and then select an ordering method from the Product Information table.
Requirements
The following requirements and reminders apply for the state of Florida. Please ensure that you have read and understand these requirements and that you have prepared any necessary documents and materials.
- You must be at least 18 years of age to request for a vital record
- Eligible requestors include self or parent only, or demonstrate a legal right in order to obtain a copy of the record.
- Billing address for credit card used must be correct.
- You must fax the requestor's official valid state-issued photo ID.
The Florida records office will only process requests followed by a faxed copy of the requestor's government issued photo ID.
Enlarge the copy and lighten it as much as possible to ensure that it is clear and readable when faxed to Express Birth Records. - IF YOU DO NOT CURRENTLY HAVE A COPY OF A VALID I.D.,
YOU MAY CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR ASSISTANCE AT 1-888-803-1118 - Due to the billing address issue, any pre-paid credit card, gift credit card, or a credit card not issued in the United States will not be accepted by the Florida records office for an online order.
Click Here to print the I.D. fax page, then click "back" on your browser to return to this page to continue the order.
Ordering
You can order online or by fax. To order online, just click the "Online" link for the type of record you want and complete the online form. You must proceed through the Shopping Cart and receive your confirmation page in order for your request to be accepted.
To order by fax, click the "FAX" link for the type of record you want to get a printable application. Print the application, complete it, and fax it back to us toll-free at 877-684-5852 .
Product Information
The following prices are charged to the credit card provided by the state of Florida records office for the actual Birth Certificate and the shipping. The $19.95 fee that is charged by Express Birth Records will be a separate charge from the state's charge.
| Certificate Types | More Information | First Copy | Additional Copies | Ordering Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birth | Records are available from 1865 to the present. The only eligible applicants are Mother, Father, or Self. |
$19.00 | $4.00 |
Online FAX |
| Death | Records are available from 1917 to the present. |
$15.00 | $4.00 |
Online FAX |
| Marriage | Records are available from 1927 to the present. |
$15.00 | $4.00 |
Online FAX |
| Divorce | Records are available from 1927 to the present. |
$15.00 | $4.00 |
Online FAX |
Shipping and Handling
| Shipping Method | Average Processing Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Mail (The Florida records office ships UPS only to Alaka and Hawaii) |
5 - 7 Business Days | $7.00 |
| UPS | 3 - 5 Business Days Signature Required on Delivery |
$22.25 |
