What edition of DH 1958 does this guide cover?
Edition 01/2022, used with DH 726 as directed, under FAC 64V-1.0131. Confirm you have the current official PDF before signing.
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Florida DH 1958: Affidavit to Release Birth Certificate (Online Notarization)
Use Florida DH 1958 (edition 01/2022) with DH 726 when authorized to request release of a Florida birth certificate—notarization does not prove eligibility or issue the certified record.
iRemoteNotary Editorial Team
Published and reviewed by iRemoteNotary
Last reviewed September 20, 2026
Quick Answer
Can Florida DH 1958 be notarized online?
Yes—when you are using the current DH 1958 Affidavit to Release a Florida Certificate of Live Birth (edition 01/2022). The notarial certificate on that form includes an online-notarization checkbox, and the form is tied to FAC 64V-1.0131 and application DH 726.
Online notarization still does not prove you are eligible to receive the birth certificate, does not issue the official certified record, and is not an apostille. Confirm relationship/eligibility rules with the Florida Department of Health or local office before booking.
DH 1958 at a glance
| Item | Verified detail |
|---|---|
| Form | DH 1958 — Affidavit to Release a Florida Certificate of Live Birth |
| Edition | 01/2022 |
| Rule reference | FAC 64V-1.0131 |
| Related application | Use with DH 726 as directed by the packet |
| Online notarization on form | Notarial certificate includes an online-notarization checkbox |
DH 1958 is a Florida release affidavit used with the birth-certificate application process—not a substitute for the official certified Certificate of Live Birth itself. A notary-certified photocopy of a birth record is not an official certified vital record.
iRemoteNotary is a national and international online-notary organization. Florida form and FAC rules are material to this affidavit; remote online notarization is performed under the law of the online notary's commissioning state. For other vital-records packets, start at the Vital Records Notary Center.
What DH 1958 Does—and Does Not Do
DH 1958 supports a request to release a Florida Certificate of Live Birth when the form and FAC 64V-1.0131 pathway apply. Complete the affidavit with the facts the form asks for, then follow the notarial block on the current PDF.
Notarization records the authorized notarial act on the affidavit. It does not determine eligibility, approve release, or issue the certified birth certificate. The Florida Department of Health (or authorized local office) remains the issuer of the official certified vital record.
| Item | Role | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| DH 1958 affidavit | Sworn release-related affidavit for the birth-certificate request pathway described on the form | Not the certified birth certificate |
| DH 726 application | Application packet companion identified with this release pathway | Follow current DOH instructions; do not invent blanks |
| Official certified birth record | Issuer-certified vital record | Cannot be replaced by a notary true-copy stamp |
| Apostille | Separate authentication when a foreign recipient requires it | Not the same as notarization or RON |
Online Notarization Checkbox on the Certificate
The DH 1958 (01/2022) notarial certificate includes an online-notarization checkbox. That form design expressly contemplates remote online notarization for this affidavit when the notarial act is completed under applicable commissioning-state law and the session produces a completed certificate matching the form.
Eligibility to receive the record remains a separate Florida vital-records question. Do not treat the checkbox as proof that every requester qualifies, that every county office processes the packet the same way, or that a foreign recipient will accept the packet without apostille or other authentication.
- Confirm you have DH 1958 edition 01/2022
- Confirm whether DH 726 must accompany the packet
- Complete affidavit facts before the notarial act
- Do not sign early if the form requires signing before the notary
- Confirm where and how to submit the completed packet
- Confirm whether an electronic original is accepted for your submission channel
Ready to notarize DH 1958 online?
If you have the current unsigned DH 1958 (01/2022), understand that notarization does not prove eligibility or issue the certified record, and your submission channel accepts the completed packet, start a secure session with a commissioned U.S. online notary.
Eligibility Safety: Notarization ≠ Release Approval
Florida restricts who may obtain certain birth records. Relationship categories, documentation, and local office procedures can all matter. A completed notarial certificate does not expand those categories.
If you are unsure whether you qualify to request the record, contact the Florida Department of Health or the local vital-records office named in the packet before paying for notarization. iRemoteNotary does not determine eligibility or issue vital records.
Florida Form Rules vs Commissioning-State Notarial Law
FAC 64V-1.0131 and the DH 1958 / DH 726 packet are material to how Florida frames this release affidavit. That is form and vital-records law—not a claim that iRemoteNotary is a Florida-only service.
Remote online notarization is performed under the law of the online notary's commissioning state. Keep those layers separate when you explain the packet to an office or foreign recipient.
Related Florida Vital-Records Forms
Cause-of-death information uses a different affidavit: DH 1959 (01/2022). Do not use DH 1958 for cause-of-death release.
Birth or death amendments use different affidavits: DH 430 and DH 433. Amendment is not the same as release of an existing certified copy.
If a foreign recipient asks for authentication of a notarized paper, see whether an online notarized document can be apostilled—notarization is not an apostille.
Important Limits
iRemoteNotary does not issue vital records, determine eligibility, approve amendments, issue apostilles, or guarantee acceptance by any Florida office or foreign authority.
Always use the current official PDF. Edition 01/2022 is the version verified for this guide; offices may update forms.
Frequently asked questions
Does DH 1958 allow online notarization?
Yes. The notarial certificate on DH 1958 (01/2022) includes an online-notarization checkbox. Complete the act under the online notary's commissioning-state law and platform rules.
Does notarizing DH 1958 mean I will receive the birth certificate?
No. Notarization does not determine eligibility, approve release, or issue the official certified Certificate of Live Birth.
Is a notary-certified photocopy the same as a Florida certified birth certificate?
No. An official certified vital record is issued by the vital-records office. A notary-certified photocopy is not the same thing.
Is online notarization an apostille?
No. Notarization and remote online notarization are not apostilles. Apostille or authentication is a separate process when required.
Can I use DH 1958 for cause-of-death information?
No. Cause-of-death release uses DH 1959 with DH 727. Use the matching form.
Sources and Official References
The following primary sources support the legal and procedural information in this guide. Requirements can change, so confirm current rules with the receiving organization before relying on a notarized document.
Affidavit to Release a Florida Certificate of Live Birth (DH 1958, 01/2022)(opens in a new tab)
Florida Department of Health
Accessed September 20, 2026
Rule 64V-1.0131, Florida Administrative Code(opens in a new tab)
Florida Administrative Code
Accessed September 20, 2026
DH 1958 ready for online notarization?
Use the current unsigned DH 1958 (01/2022), confirm eligibility and submission instructions with the Florida vital-records office, and remember that notarization does not issue the certified record. Then start with a commissioned U.S. online notary.