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What This Bill Does
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.
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 It Affects
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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.
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.
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- 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
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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.
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