The Florida Department of Health in Brevard County’s (DOH-Brevard) Office of Vital Statistics issues birth records for anyone born in the state of Florida from 1930 to the present. Birth records for anyone born prior to 1930 in the state of Florida must be ordered through the Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville. All records are certified.
Birth records can be issued to the person named on the record if they are of legal age (18 or older), a parent or guardian of the person named, an attorney or legal representative of the named person or their parent/guardian, a state or federal agency upon approval of the state registrar when the record is to be used for official purposes, or anyone when ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction. All applicants must provide photo identification.
For additional information, contact us at 321-454-7163.
Fees
- Birth certificate – $15
- Additional copies – $12 each
We accept cash, MasterCard, Visa, or money order. We cannot accept personal checks. Please make the money order or cashier’s check payable to the Florida Department of Health in Brevard County.
Location
DOH-Brevard Office of Vital Statistics
2565 Judge Fran Jamieson Way
Viera, FL 32940
How to Obtain Birth Records
In Person
Apply in person at our office. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Please bring a picture ID.
Mail your request for a birth record to:
Florida Department of Health in Brevard County
ATTN: Office of Vital Statistics
2565 Judge Fran Jamieson Way
Viera, FL 32940
Please include $7.50 for shipping and handling. Include all information regarding the birth, a photocopy of the applicant’s picture ID, and a completed application. Records cannot be faxed to the applicant.
Fax
You can request birth records by fax using a Visa or MasterCard for an additional processing fee of $15. Orders are processed within one business day. Express delivery is available for $30 through FedEx.
Fax your completed application, a photocopy of the applicant’s picture ID (enlarge picture ID), and the credit card authorization form to 321-454-7164.