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VITAL STATISTICS
832 West Central Blvd. Orlando, Florida 32805
407.836.7155
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION:
What are the hours of operation?
Hours of operation for our main office located at 832 W. Central Blvd:
8:00AM – 4:00PM, Monday through Friday.
Is there anywhere else in Orange County I can apply in person for a birth certificate?
You can apply for a birth certificate at any one of our outlying satellites offices for same day service. Computer generated copies only
| Orange County Satellite Offices | Address |
Telephone |
Apopka |
1111 Rock Springs Road |
407-254-1054 |
Winter Park Memorial Hospital |
200 North Lakemont Avenue |
407-646-7061 |
Vital Statistics Office, |
44 Lake Beauty Drive |
407-245-0047 |
Satellite office hours of operation are as follows:
8:00AM – 4:00PM Monday through Friday (closed for lunch)
Note: Every last Wednesday of the month, all offices open at 10:00am
If I come to your office during your hours of operation, can I receive my birth certificate
right away?
In most cases you will only have to wait 10 to 15 minutes to receive your birth certificate.
Do I need identification?
Yes, you will need an up-to-date identification; preferably a state driver’s license or state identification card.
What years do you have certificates available for Orange County births?
Computers copies are available from 1930 to the present for anyone born in the state of Florida.
Book copies are available for babies born in Orange County from 2006 to the present.
What years do you have certificates available for Orange County deaths?
We have death certificates for the years 2006 to the present.
Where are you located?
832 West Central Blvd. Suite # 305
Orlando, Florida 32805
407-836-7155
(Downtown Orlando between Westmoreland Dr. and Parramore Avenue)
What is your mailing address?
Orange County Health Department
Vital Statistics Office
832 West Central Blvd., Suite #305
Orlando, Florida 32805
What is your turn around time on mail requests?
Up to 6 working days.
What if I was born in another state?
Contact VitalChek at www.vitalchek.com or by calling 1-866-830-1906.
Does the birth application need to be notarized before mailing it to your office?
There is no need to have the birth application notarized. Just send us a copy of your up-to-date state driver’s license or state identification card, along with your application and a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Can I order birth or death certificates by fax?
While we don’t accept fax orders, you can go to VitalChek at www.vitalchek.com for information on placing a fax order. You may contact VitalChek at 1-866-830-1906.
Fees:
Florida birth certificates (book copies)…………….. $20.00 first copy
Additional copies.......................................... $8.00 same person
Florida birth certificates (computer copies)……….. $14.00 each
Rush fees birth or death certificates………………. $10.00 each
Plastic sleeves (cover for birth certificates)……...... $4.00 each
Expedite request rush (same day received) ….….. $10.00 each
Death certificate first copy ..................................... $10.00
Additional....................................................... $5.00 for same person
Where do I call for more information?
Please call the Orange County Health Department’s Vital Statistics office at
407-836-7155 for more information.
Are there any restrictions on who can request a birth certificate?
Yes, there is an eligibility process.
Eligibility:
Certificates can be issued only to the person named on the record, if of legal age (18); parents, guardian, or their legal representative, or by court order. In the case of a deceased registrant, upon receipt of the death certificate of the decedent, a certification of the birth certificate can be issued to the spouse; child; grandchild; sibling; if of legal age; or to their legal representative. If not any of the above, an affidavit to release birth certificate will have to be obtained by the parent and notarized giving permission to get the birth certificate.
Are there any restrictions on who can request a death certificate?
Yes, there is an eligibility process.
Eligibility:
Death records that list the cause of death information may only be issued to the following individuals: the decedent’s spouse or parents; to the decedent’s child; grandchild; or siblings, if of legal age. Any person who provides a will, insurance policy or other documents that demonstrates interest in the estate of the decedent, or to any person who provides documentation that he or she is acting on the behalf of any of the above named persons may request a death certificate. All requests for a death certificate, that lists the cause of death, must include a signature of the applicant (indicating qualifying eligibility), or provide a notarized Affidavit to Release Cause of Death Information (DH Form1959), which is available upon request.
Places requiring death certificates without the cause of death:
Places requiring death certificates with the cause of death listed:
Other important information:
The Orange County Health Department’s Vital Statistics Office does not process marriage licenses, divorce, probate, wills, or social security cards.
Social Security Office............................................. 1-407-273-3161
Courthouse (marriage/divorce/probate/wills)............. 407-836-2054 or 407-836-2055
Medical Examiner’s Office....................................... 407-836-9400
State Office of Vital Statistics.................................. 904-359-6900 ext 9000
Adoptions.............................................................. 904-359-6900 ext 9001
Guardianship, Wills, Probate............................... 407-836-2058
Divorces............................................................ 407-836-2054