Vital Records & Certificates in Ojus, FloridaDade County Bureau-Vital Stats

Ojus residents obtain birth certificates through the Dade County Bureau of Vital Statistics located at 1350 NW 14th Street in Miami. Many local children were born at nearby Aventura Hospital or Mount Sinai Medical Center, and their birth records are maintained by Miami-Dade County. The process requires valid identification and proof of relationship to the individual named on the certificate. Current county fees are $15 for the first certified copy and $4 for each additional copy ordered simultaneously. Processing typically takes 3-5 business days for walk-in requests.

Couples planning weddings at venues like the Aventura Turnberry Isle Resort or intimate ceremonies along the Oleta River obtain marriage licenses from the Miami-Dade County Clerk’s office. Florida requires a 3-day waiting period unless couples complete a premarital preparation course. Both parties must appear in person with valid identification and certified copies of divorce decrees if previously married. The license fee is $93.50, reduced to $61 for couples who complete approved counseling programs.

Death certificates for Ojus residents are processed through the Miami-Dade Bureau of Vital Statistics. Family members handling estate matters, insurance claims, or property transfers need certified copies for legal proceedings. Requestors must provide valid identification and demonstrate their relationship to the deceased or legal authority to obtain records. Standard processing takes 5-7 business days.

Divorce records for proceedings in Miami-Dade County are available through the Clerk of Courts office. Residents needing certified copies for remarriage, name changes, or legal matters should provide valid identification and case information when possible. Fees vary depending on the specific court and document type requested.

The Miami-Dade Bureau of Vital Statistics at 1350 NW 14th Street operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. From Ojus, take I-95 south to the NW 14th Street exit. Limited street parking is available, with paid lots nearby. The office accepts cash, money orders, and major credit cards. Online ordering is available for some records through the county website, though walk-in service often provides faster results for urgent requests.

From Ojus, take Biscayne Boulevard south to I-95 south, exit at NW 14th Street and head west to the Miami-Dade government complex.