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How to Get a Florida Birth Certificate in Alachua County

Original title: Birth Certificates – Alachua County Tax Collector

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Notable money activity
$15,110across 17 reported contributions
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CandidateDonorAmountIndustryDate
John PowerJohn Power$10,000Tax<br>CollectorDec 2023
John PowerJohn Schert$500RetiredJan 2024
John PowerElizabeth Veres$500Food<br>Science<br>Consult.Jan 2024
John PowerGrant Street Group, Inc$500Financial<br>SoftwareJan 2024
John PowerCharles Burnette$500COO,<br>Software<br>ServiceJan 2024
John PowerMyles Harrington$500Business<br>ownerJan 2024
John PowerIan Yorti$500Business<br>Dev.OfficerJan 2024
John PowerTom Barnard$500CEO,<br>BankingJan 2024
John PowerAlliance Credit Union$500Credit<br>UnionJan 2024
John PowerBenjamin Burnsed$300Sheet<br>Metal<br>ContractorMar 2024
John PowerWarner Strickland$300RetiredMar 2024
John PowerDavid Nicholson$200RealtorJan 2024
John PowerJohn Power$110Tax<br>CollectorDec 2023
John PowerJohn Schert$100RetiredJan 2024
John PowerMalcolm King$100Pres.<br>Insurance<br>Co.Feb 2024
John PowerAlliance Credit Union$0-Jan 2024
John PowerAlliance Credit Union$0-Jan 2024

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The Frame

What this does

Residents can now obtain certified birth certificates at the same locations where they handle driver's licenses and vehicle registrations, reducing the need to visit multiple government offices.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Alachua County Residents

Residents now have the option to obtain birth certificates at local tax collector offices instead of visiting separate health department locations.

What changed

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What's next

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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 copies of a birth certificate 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.
  • Accepted payment methods include cash, check, money order, Visa, MasterCard, and Discover.
  • Additional fees apply when paying with a credit or debit card.
  • Appointments are recommended for this service.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get a birth certificate if I was born in another state?
No, the Alachua County Tax Collector only issues certified copies of Florida birth certificates.
Who is eligible to request a birth certificate?
You must be the person named on the certificate (and at least 18 years old) or the .
Do I need an appointment?
While not strictly mandatory, the Tax Collector recommends scheduling an appointment for birth certificate services.

Why It Matters

Residents can now obtain certified birth certificates at the same locations where they handle driver's licenses and vehicle registrations, reducing the need to visit multiple government offices.

Summary

The Alachua County Tax Collector now issues certified Florida birth certificates at all three county locations. This service is intended to help residents streamline the process of obtaining or renewing Real ID-compliant driver's licenses and state identification cards.

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Service Consolidation

The Tax Collector is actively consolidating vital records services with driver's license services to facilitate Real ID compliance.

Connected Entities

personJohn PowerAlachua County Tax Collector to whom checks must be made payable.Map →
organizationAlachua County Tax CollectorThe office responsible for issuing birth certificates and managing vehicle/driveMap →
location12 SE 1st Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601Primary office address for the Alachua County Tax Collector.Map →
organizationFlorida Department of HealthPartner agency providing the vital records data.Map →

Sources

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www.alachuacollector.com

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