How to Obtain a Birth Certificate in Duval County, Florida

It is not uncommon for someone to lose their birth certificate over the course of their lifetime. Having a copy of your birth certificate can be vital when applying for jobs, during travel or applying for a government-issued identification card. Obtaining a copy of a birth certificate in Duval County, Fla., can be done easily by mail or in person through the Florida Department of Health. However, you will need to provide specific information to obtain such a document.

Things You'll Need

  • Photo ID
  • Money order, check, credit card or cash
  • Court order

Instructions

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      Gather appropriate information needed to receive the birth certificate. If you need a copy for yourself you will need a photo ID. If you are a parent or legal guardian for a child, you will need your personal information and/or legal guardian paperwork. If you are requesting a birth certificate for someone to whom you are not related, get a court order granting you permission to obtain such a document.

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      Make photocopies of the documents that you will be submitting. Also determine if you will be going to the Florida State Office in person or submitting a request via postal mail. Going to the office in person is the fastest way to obtain a birth certificate.

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      Write down the full name of the individual whom you are getting the certificate for, that they were born in Duval County, the full name of the mother, the full name of the father and the birth date of the individual.

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      Write down some information about yourself and why you are requesting a certificate. This should include your full name, your relationship to the person in which you're getting the certificate for, your current address and why you need the birth certificate.

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      Input all of the information gathered onto the birth certificate request form. At the bottom part of the birth certificate request form, choose a shipping option if you are submitting a request via mail. The costs of the birth control will depend on the type of notarized birth certificate you want along with if you want rushed shipping or not. Print out the finished form after you have completed it. Mail the form to Bureau of Vital Statistics, Attn: Customer Services, P.O. Box 210, Jacksonville, FL 32231-0042.

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      Go to Bureau of Vital Statistics,1217 Pearl St, Jacksonville, FL 32202, if you are going to make a request in person. Attach the photo copies of all important documents

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      Mail a check or money order along with your application to cover the costs of the services. Alternatively, call the state and provide them with your credit card information to pay at (904) 359-6900 extension 9000. If you into the department in person, pay with a credit card, cash, a money order or a check.

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