How to Obtain a Florida Birth Certificate in Citrus County

• •Certified Florida birth certificates are available through the Citrus County Tax Collector's office.
• •The fee is $21.25 for the first copy and $10.00 for each additional copy of the same record.
• •Eligible applicants include the registrant (if 18 or older) or a parent listed on the record.
• •Applicants must present valid, non-expired identification such as a driver's license, state ID, or passport.
• •Required information includes the child's full name, date of birth, county of birth, and parents' full names.
• •Birth records for individuals born prior to 1930 must be requested through the Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville.
• •Requests requiring additional documentation must be directed to the Bureau of Vital Statistics in Lecanto.
• •Acceptable payment methods include cash, check, money order, or debit/credit card.
• •Using a vital record for false or fraudulent purposes is a third-degree felony under Florida law.

Residents can now obtain certified birth certificates locally at the Tax Collector's office for a fee of $21.25 for the first copy and $10.00 for additional copies.

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