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Florida birth certificate copy fee: $9
Checked against the Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics page on 2026-10-19
This is what the Florida state vital records office charges for a certified copy of a birth certificate. The official fee wording:
A $9 search fee is included in all orders and is NON-REFUNDABLE. $9 First computer-generated certification; $4 Additional computer-generated certification.
Florida at a glance
| First copy | $9 (computer-generated), including the non-refundable search fee |
|---|---|
| Extra copies | $4 each |
| Rush | +$10 |
| Processing | 3-5 business days plus shipping |
| Walk-in payment | Cash, check, money order, Visa or Mastercard; no contactless |
Record types and their fees
| Record | Fee |
|---|---|
| First computer-generated certification (includes the $9 search fee) | $9 |
| Additional computer-generated certification | $4 |
| First photocopy certificate | $14 |
| Additional photocopy certificate | $4 |
| Shipping and handling | $1 |
Optional and added charges
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Rush (priority processing; mark the envelope RUSH) | $10 |
| Through VitalChek: state fee for the first computer-generated certification (includes the $9 search fee and $10 rush fee) | $19 |
Processing time: Normal processing time for computer-generated birth certificates is 3-5 business days, not including shipping time. Photocopy certificates and amended records take longer.
County and local offices: Some county health departments accept VitalChek orders, and county health department fees do vary, per the state page.
- All orders, including rush orders, are mailed by standard USPS unless a special prepaid delivery envelope is provided.
Official sources
- https://www.floridahealth.gov/certificates-records/birth-certificates/ — fees, VitalChek fee line, rush, processing time, walk-in payment, county note (checked 2026-10-19)
General information copied from the official page, not legal advice. Fees change; if the state page shows a different amount, the state page is correct — please tell us.