Columbia County Public Health Department

217 Ne Franklin St
City of Lake City
County of Columbia
State of Florida
386-758-1037

Local Office

The Columbia County Public Health Department's Office issues certified copies of Columbia birth certificates, Columbia death certificates and Columbia marriage records for events that occurred in Columbia, Florida. You may order copies of Columbia vital records through this office or their state equivalent. Check the Florida state page for a full list of available offices.

About Columbia County Public Health Department

Located in the southeast region of the country, Florida became the 27th U.S. state on March 3, 1845. It has a population of 21,538,187 (as of 2020) which makes it the third-most populous state in the country.  

The 10 main counties in Florida are: Miami-Dade County, Broward County, Palm Beach County, Hillsborough County, Orange County, Pinellas County, Duval County, Lee County, Polk County, Brevard County. The state's capital is Tallahassee and its largest city is Jacksonville. Other major cities include Miami, Tampa, Orlando, St. Petersburg, Hialeah, Port St. Lucie, Cape Coral, and Fort Lauderdale.

Vital records are kept by the Department of Health within the Bureau of Vital Statistics. Most records date from 1917, though there are some limited birth records dating back to 1850. Birth records in Florida that are less than 100 years old are confidential by law.

Opening Hours

Monday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Columbia County Public Health Department Services

Birth Certificate State Fee$9
Death Certificate State Fee$5
Marriage Certificate State Fee$5

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