How to Get a Florida Birth Certificate in Alachua County
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Finance Connection
| Candidate | Donor | Amount | Industry | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Power | John Power | $10,000 | Tax<br>Collector | Dec 2023 |
| John Power | John Schert | $500 | Retired | Jan 2024 |
| John Power | Elizabeth Veres | $500 | Food<br>Science<br>Consult. | Jan 2024 |
| John Power | Grant Street Group, Inc | $500 | Financial<br>Software | Jan 2024 |
| John Power | Charles Burnette | $500 | COO,<br>Software<br>Service | Jan 2024 |
| John Power | Myles Harrington | $500 | Business<br>owner | Jan 2024 |
| John Power | Ian Yorti | $500 | Business<br>Dev.Officer | Jan 2024 |
| John Power | Tom Barnard | $500 | CEO,<br>Banking | Jan 2024 |
| John Power | Alliance Credit Union | $500 | Credit<br>Union | Jan 2024 |
| John Power | Benjamin Burnsed | $300 | Sheet<br>Metal<br>Contractor | Mar 2024 |
| John Power | Warner Strickland | $300 | Retired | Mar 2024 |
| John Power | David Nicholson | $200 | Realtor | Jan 2024 |
| John Power | John Power | $110 | Tax<br>Collector | Dec 2023 |
| John Power | John Schert | $100 | Retired | Jan 2024 |
| John Power | Malcolm King | $100 | Pres.<br>Insurance<br>Co. | Feb 2024 |
| John Power | Alliance Credit Union | $0 | - | Jan 2024 |
| John Power | Alliance Credit Union | $0 | - | Jan 2024 |
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The Frame
Residents can now obtain certified birth certificates and Real ID-compliant identification at the same location, with an initial certificate costing $21.25 and duplicates costing $7.00.
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Alachua County Residents
Residents now have the option to obtain birth certificates at local tax collector offices to facilitate Real ID applications.
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Key Facts
- Certified Florida birth certificates are available at all three Alachua County Tax Collector locations.
- The service covers Florida birth records from 1917 to the present.
- The fee for an initial certified birth certificate is $21.25.
- The fee for duplicate certified birth certificates is $7.00.
- Vital record fees are nonrefundable.
- Applicants must provide a valid picture ID (Driver License, State ID, Passport, or Military ID).
- Eligibility is restricted to the person named on the certificate (if 18+) or the parent of record.
- Appointments are recommended for this service.
- Accepted payment methods include cash, check, money order, Visa, MasterCard, and Discover.
- Additional fees apply when using credit or debit cards.
- Checks must be made payable to John Power, Alachua County Tax Collector.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why It Matters
Residents can now obtain certified birth certificates and Real ID-compliant identification at the same location, with an initial certificate costing $21.25 and duplicates costing $7.00.
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Consolidation of Vital Records and Licensing
The office is actively consolidating services to allow residents to handle birth certificate requests and Real ID applications in a single visit.
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Sources
www.alachuacollector.com
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