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             Commemorative Certificates

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The State of Florida issues commemorative birth and marriage certificates, signed by the current Governor and State Registrar of Vital Statistics. The certificates contain calligraphy style printing, gold embossed state seals, and are suitable for framing and preserving as family heirlooms, but not to be intended as proof of birth or marriage. The commemorative certificates are mailed encased in cardboard shields to ensure protection.

Commemorative Birth Certificates

  • Birth certifications may be issued only to a child named on certificate, if 18 years of age or older, or to a listed parent or guardian. A copy of valid photo ID must be submitted.
  • To order a commemorative birth certificate as a gift: In accordance with Florida law, the certificate can only be issued to an authorized person: parent listed on record; registrant, if of legal age; legal guardian; or legal representative of any of these.
    • If you are not an authorized person:
    • You must provide a notarized affidavit from an authorized person, authorizing you as the named individual, to obtain the commemorative certificate.
    • And you must present a copy of a valid photo ID (Driver license, state ID, Passport or military/dependent's ID) A photocopy of the required ID will be accepted verifying that you are, in fact, that named individual shown on the affidavit to obtain the birth certificate. 

    The affidavit is available on our State Forms and Applications page.

 

Commemorative Birth Certificate designs available: Click sample to view full size (335k)

Opens in New Window - Small Image of Commemorative Birth Beach Scene Sample  Opens in New Window - Small Image of Commemorative Birth Palm Tree Sample  Opens in New Window - Small Image of Commemorative Birth Traditional Sample

        Beach Scene                       Palm Tree                         Traditional

 

How to Order
  1. Complete the order form providing all information requested. The form can be completed using your computer.
  2. Include a check or money order for $34.00 made payable to the "Office of Vital Statistics".
    • The fee covers the search for the record, one computer certification, one commemorative certificate, and mailing.
    • If the birth record is not located, a certified no record found statement of that fact is issued along with an application  refund in the amount of  $25.00 fee paid. The $9.00 search fee is not refundable.

  3. Send the order form, fee, and valid photo ID  to:

State Office of Vital Statistics
Attn: Client Services
Post Office Box 210 (1217 Pearl Street Zip 32202)
Jacksonville, FL 32231-0042

  1. Allow 4 - 6 weeks for delivery.

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Commemorative Marriage Certificates
                 

  • Marriage records are public records and  may be issued to anyone.
  • You may also order a commemorative marriage certificate as a gift.
Commemorative Marriage Certificate designs available: Click sample to view full size (335k)

Opens in New Window - Small Image of Commemorative Marriage Palm Tree Sample   Opens in New Window - Small Image of Commemorative Marriage Traditional Sample

         Palm Tree                           Traditional

 

How to Order

  1. Complete the order form, providing all information requested. The form can be completed using your computer.

  2. Include a check or money order for $30.00 made payable to the "Office of Vital Statistics".

    • The fee covers the search for the record, one computer certification, one commemorative certificate, and mailing.
    • If the marriage record is not located, a certified no record found statement of that fact is issued along with a form to request a $25.00 refund. The $5.00 search fee is not refundable.
  3. Send both the order form and the fee to:

    State Office of Vital Statistics
    Client Services
    Post Office Box 210 (1217 Pearl Street Zip 32202)
    Jacksonville, FL 32231-0042

  4. Allow 4 - 6 weeks for delivery.

 

 

Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail

address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail

to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing.

If you have any questions regarding how to obtain a commemorative birth or marriage certificate, please call the State Office of Vital Statistics at (904) 359-6900 Ext. 9000 or email us at VitalStats@doh.state.fl.us

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