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Visit the Bureau of Vital Statistics Page </a></div><div class="banner_block"><h2>Please Note: FDOH Putnam does not accept personal checks</h2><p><span>Acceptable forms of payment are: Cash, Visa/Mastercard, Debit (with Visa/Mastercard logo), Money Order</span></p></div></div><div class="split_70-30 clearfix"><div class="split_70-30_right"><div id="chd_contact_widget"><h3>Florida Department of Health in Putnam County</h3><ul class="fa-ul"><li><i class="fa-li fas fa-phone"> </i><a class="phone tel" href="tel:386-326-3200 or 800-440-0420">386-326-3200 or 800-440-0420 </a></li><li><i class="fa-li far fa-envelope-open"> </i><a class="email break_word" href="mailto:chd54webmaster@flhealth.gov"><span>chd54webmaster@flhealth.gov</span></a></li><li><i class="fa-li fas fa-print"> </i><p class="phone">Fax</p> 386-326-3350</li><li><i class="fa-li fas fa-location-arrow"> </i><p class="address">Mailing Address</p><p>2801 Kennedy Street </p><p>Palatka, FL 32177 </p><p> </p></li></ul></div></div><div class="split_70-30_left"><div class="wysiwyg_content clearfix"><h2> Birth Certificates </h2><p>To protect the privacy of sensitive information and to prevent identify theft, Birth Certificates are not public records. As required by state law, we restrict access to these certificates, but they are readily available to the individuals, family members and guardians or beneficiaries. We require requesting individuals to produce photo identification and/or other documentation before releasing these confidential records or portions of the records.</p><p><strong>Florida Department of Health in Putnam County</strong></p><p>2801 Kennedy Street</p><p>Palatka, Florida 32177</p><p><strong>Phone</strong>: (386) 326-3274  <strong>Fax</strong>: (386) 326-3351</p><p><strong>Office Hours</strong>: 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday through Friday</p><p><strong>Important Information</strong>:</p><p>To obtain and use a Florida Vital Record under false pretenses or for fraudulent purposes is a 3rd degree felony punishable by terms and conditions set forth in section 382.026, Florida Statutes (F.S.).<br/><br/><strong>If the birth occurred in another state, please go to the <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/index.htm?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fnchs%2Fw2w.htm" rel="noopener" target="_blank" title="Opens in a new window">National Center for Vital Records</a> to obtain address information to order the certificate.</strong></p></div><div class="wysiwyg_content clearfix"><h2> Obtaining a Florida Birth Certificate </h2><p>A Certified Certificate is a computer copy of the original birth certificate and is accepted as legal proof of birth and citizenship. Certificates are available for birth years 1916 to the present. On some occasions births are not able to be located in our system and will need to be referred to the Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville at (904) 359-6900.</p><strong>Please Note:</strong> The birth certificate for a newborn is not automatically mailed to the parent after birth. The parent must apply for the birth certificate through a Vital Statistics office and pay the proper fee. </div><div class="wysiwyg_content clearfix"><h2> Who can obtain a copy of a Birth Certificate? </h2><ul><li>the registrant if 18 years or older</li><li>parents listed on the birth record</li><li>a legal guardian (must provide court documentation)</li><li>attorney representing children and adolescents under the age of 18 (documentation must also be provided).</li></ul></div><div class="wysiwyg_content clearfix"><h2> What information is needed for a Birth Certificate? </h2><p><strong>Valid identification:</strong></p><ul><li>State issued driver's license</li><li>State issued photo ID card</li><li>Military ID</li><li>Passport</li><li>Concealed weapons permit</li></ul><p><strong>A completed Birth Certificate Request Form</strong></p><p>You will need to provide the person's:</p><ul><li>Full name</li><li>Date of birth</li><li>County of birth</li><li>Mother's full name including maiden name (for Birth Certificates)</li><li>Father's full name (if applicable on Birth Certificates)</li></ul></div><div class="wysiwyg_content clearfix"><h2> How to apply for a Florida Birth Certificate </h2><p><strong>In Person</strong>: Florida Department of Health in Putnam County, 2801 Kennedy St, Palatka, FL 32177. Bring photo ID and payment. Applications available at counter.</p><p><strong>By Mail:</strong> Florida Department of Health in Putnam County, Attn: Vital Statistics, 2801 Kennedy St, Palatka, FL 32177. Send application, photo ID (front and back) and a money order. <strong>Please note:</strong> for this request, there is a $10.00 mail fee. Cannot deliver to P.O. Boxes; include the mailing address that FedEx can deliver to.</p><p><strong>Fax:</strong> (386) 326-3351 please fax application, photo ID (front and back), and return number to contact you for payment by phone. (Visa, MasterCard, and debit with Visa or MasterCard logo).</p><p><strong>Please note:</strong><em>Provide an enlarged, lightened, and readable photocopy of your ID when mailing or faxing with your request. After faxing your application and required ID, please contact our office at (386) 326-3274 to verify your faxed request was received and the ID is clear to read.</em></p></div><div class="wysiwyg_content clearfix"><h2> What is the cost? </h2><p><em><strong>Effective April 1, 2022:</strong></em></p><p><strong>Florida Birth Certificate:</strong></p><p>$13.00 per registrant</p><p>$6.00 per additional copies of same registrant at same visit.</p><p><strong>Optional Purchase:</strong></p><p>$2.00 protective sleeve</p><p><strong>Rush and Mail Orders:</strong></p><p>$17.00 mail fee (FedEx)</p><p><strong>Methods of payment:</strong></p><p>Cash</p><p>Visa/MasterCard</p><p>Debit (with Visa/MasterCard logo)</p><p>Money order</p><p><em><strong>Sorry NO Checks!</strong></em></p></div><div class="wysiwyg_content clearfix"><h2> How soon can I expect a copy? </h2><p>Your request will be processed immediately if you come to our office in person.</p><p>Your request will be processed the same day it is received by mail /fax. Note: anything after noon will be mailed the next business day by FedEx.</p></div><div class="wysiwyg_content clearfix"><h2> Forms available to print </h2><p><a href="../_documents/updated-application-bc.pdf" rel="noopener" target="_blank" title="Putnam County Birth Application">Putnam County Birth Application</a></p><p><a href="../../_files/_documents/DH1960_CountyBirthApplication_042022_Sp-rev.pdf" rel="noopener" target="_blank" title="Opens in a new window (pdf, 94Kb)">Putnam County Birth Application (Spanish)</a></p><p><a href="../_documents/DH429-Birth-Amendment-Application-7-14-2023.pdf" rel="noopener" target="_blank" title="Opens in a new window (pdf, 168Kb)">Florida Birth Amendment Form (DH 429)</a></p><p><a href="../_documents/DH430-Affidavit-of-Amendment-to-Certificate-of-Live-Birth-1-2022.pdf" rel="noopener" target="_blank" title="Opens in a new window (pdf, 159Kb)">Affidavit of Amendment of Certificate of Live Birth (DH 430)</a></p><p><a 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