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Office of Vital Statistics

(Birth and Death Records)
1900 27th Street (2nd floor), Vero Beach, FL 32960

Mon - Fri: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Ph: 772-794-7460 / Fax: 772-794-7453

*The health department closes one Friday afternoon monthly for training (see our Hours of Operation)

 

HOW TO CONTACT US

Indian River County Health Department's Office of Vital Statistics has a record of births and deaths that occurred in Indian River County.  Certified copies of birth and death records (certificates) may be obtained from our office located at 1900 27th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960. Our phone number is (772) 794-7460. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Identification will be required.


BIRTH CERTIFICATES

A certified birth certificate is an important legal document to be used for proof of age, social security registration, tax information, entering school, obtaining a passport or driver's license, and has many other uses.  We have birth certificates for individuals born in Indian River County from 1933 to present.  In addition, we have the ability to print certified copies of birth certificates from any county in the state of Florida for all years with the exception of births that occurred prior to 1930.

 

A written request is required for all birth certificates. They can be obtained with minimal waiting time directly from our office or you can mail in your request by following the guidelines below:

 

Written request must include name as listed on the birth certificate

  • Name as listed on birth certificate

  • Who is requesting and relationship

  • Date of birth

  • Father's name and mother's maiden name

  • Original signature of requester

  • Check or money order for the cost of the certificate (see Fees below) payable to "IRCHD" or "Indian River County Health Department."

  • Photo copy of government issued ID (i.e. driver's license, passport, military, etc.)

  • Address to mail the certificate to and a telephone number.

In order to comply with statutory laws, we can only release birth records to a parent listed on the certificate, to a legal guardian following proof of guardianship or to the individual listed if they are 18 years or older.

 

Birth Certificate Forms and Additional Information


DEATH CERTIFICATES

Death certificates are available from 1944 to present.  All death records, which exclude the cause of death, are public record

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In order to comply with statutory laws, death certificates with the cause of death listed can only be released to immediate relatives, the executor of the estate, or to an individual listed on an insurance document.  A written request is required for all death certificates. They can be obtained with minimal waiting time directly from our office or you can mail in your written request by following the guidelines below:

 

  • Written request must include the name of the decedent

  • Date of death

  • Whether you want the certificate with or without cause of death (limits apply for release with cause of death)

  • Name and relationship of person requesting the certificate including original signature.

  • Check or money order for the cost of the certificate(s) - See FEES below - payable to IRCHD or Indian River County Health Department.

  • Photo copy of government issue ID (i.e. driver's license, passport, military, etc.)  if you are requesting a copy with cause of death

  • Address to mail the certificate and phone number.  It is recommended that you include a self-addressed stamped envelope for faster processing.

Death Certificate Application Form and Additional Information (pdf 41kb) 


*FEES

BIRTH CERTIFICATES:
A fee of $12.00* is charged for the first copy of a birth certificate, and additional copies of the same certificate may be purchased for $10.00*, if requested at the same time.  

DEATH CERTIFICATES:

A fee of $12.00* per certified copy.  There is a $3.00* charge per year for death searches if the year of death is unknown.
 

Checks are accepted and should be made payable to IRCHD or Indian River County Health Department.

 

*Fees and charges may vary based upon location and are subject to change without notice. Please contact our office at (772) 794-7460 for more information.

 

INFORMATION ON OBTAINING BIRTH AND DEATH CERTIFICATES FROM OTHER STATES CAN BE FOUND AT:

 

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All certificates issued from this office are certified. Any records prior to the dates listed above can be obtained through:

 

State Office of Vital Statistics
P. O. Box 210
Jacksonville, FL 32231
(904) 359-6900 ext. 9000

 

 

INFORMATION ON REQUESTING MARRIAGE LICENSES, DISSOLUTIONS OF MARRIAGE, OR PASSPORTS CAN BE FOUND AT:

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For more information, please call (772)794-7460.

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Main Location:

1900 27th Street

Vero Beach, FL 32960

772-794-7400
 

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