As a partner of the Florida Department of Health’s Bureau of Vital Statistics, the Hendry County Tax Collector’s Office is proud to offer certified Florida birth certificate services at our LaBelle and Clewiston offices. This convenient service helps make it easier for Florida-born citizens to obtain important documents close to home, especially when applying for a driver license or identification card, where a certified birth certificate may be required.
At this time, birth certificate services are temporarily unavailable due to a statewide software upgrade with the Florida Department of Health’s Bureau of Vital Statistics. During this temporary interruption, local county health departments and the State Office remain available to assist customers with obtaining certified birth certificates either online or in person.
We appreciate your patience and understanding and look forward to continuing to serve our community once the system is restored.
What You’ll Need
You must provide valid and current picture identification to apply for a Florida birth certificate. If you are a parent requesting a copy of your child’s Florida birth certificate, you must bring your valid and current picture ID. Acceptable forms of picture ID include the following:
Step-by-Step Process
Determine
Eligibility.
Determine your eligibility (relationship) to receive a Florida birth certificate. You must meet one (1) of the following criteria:
- Be the child named on the Florida birth certificate AND 18 years of age or older, or
- Be the parent of the person named on the Florida birth certificate.
Provide Certificate Holder Information.
Be prepared to provide information about the person named on the Florida birth certificate:
- Full name of the person at birth and any subsequent legal name changes,
- Date of birth,
- City or county of birth,
- Mother’s full name including her maiden surname, and
- Father’s full name (if his name is on the record)
Provide Applicant Information.
Be prepared to provide information about the person obtaining the Florida birth certificate:
- Full name,
- Relationship to the person named on the certificate (father, mother, self, etc.),
- Mailing address (include city, state and zip code), and
- Daytime phone number.
Complete Application for Florida Birth Record.
Save time and complete the application for Birth Record prior to visiting one of our offices.
- Florida Health Application for Florida Birth Record
Reminder: If the applicant is self or parent, then the applicant must complete this application and provide valid photo identification. If the applicant is not one of the above, the application AND an Affidavit to Release a Birth Certificate must be completed by an authorized person such as a legal guardian or legal representative and submitted to the Department of Vital Records.
Acceptable forms of identification are the following: Driver’s License, State Identification Card, Passport, and/or Military Identification Card.
Fees & Payments
Fees to obtain a certified FL birth certificate are as follows:
- $20.25 – Certified FL Birth Certificate ($14.00 Florida Department of Health Birth Certificate Fee + $6.25 Hillsborough County Tax Collector Administrative Fee)
- $9.00 – Fee for each additional certificate
Reminder: Current and valid photo ID is required. Acceptable forms of ID are Driver’s License, State Identification Card, Passport and/or Military Identification Card.
Checks, cash, money orders, Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover are acceptable forms of payment. Credit card payments are subject to a convenience fee.
The Hendry County Tax Collector does not receive any part of the convenience fee.
FAQs
Florida birth certificates are confidential records and can only be issued to the person named on the certificate if they are 18 or older, a parent listed on the birth record, a legal guardian, or a legal representative with proper documentation.
Customers must provide a valid government-issued photo identification, such as a Florida driver license, identification card, passport, or military ID. Additional documentation may be required depending on your relationship to the person named on the certificate.
No. The Hendry County Tax Collector’s Office can only issue certified birth certificates for individuals born in the state of Florida.
Appointments are not typically required for birth certificate services. Customers may visit our LaBelle or Clewiston office during normal business hours. However, wait times may vary depending on customer volume.
In most cases, certified Florida birth certificates are issued the same day while you wait, provided the system is available and all required identification and information are provided.
Certified birth certificates are commonly needed for obtaining a driver license or identification card, passports, school enrollment, employment verification, and other official government services.
Ready to Get Started?
Our team is here to help make your visit as smooth and stress-free as possible.
Visit one of our convenient Hendry County Tax Collector locations in LaBelle or Clewiston to complete your transaction, or contact us if you have questions about what to bring.
