FLORIDA VITAL RECORDS
The Florida Department of Health, Office of Vital Statistics (Florida Vital Records) issues certified copies of Florida birth certificates, Florida death certificates, Florida marriage records and Florida divorce records for events which occurred in the State of Florida. You may order copies of Florida vital records through VitalChek on an expedited basis.
NOTICE: Although VitalChek attempts to include accurate and up-to-date information on this site, state and agency information is subject to change without notice. VitalChek makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the information herein and assumes no liability with respect to such information.
FLORIDA BIRTH CERTIFICATESFlorida Vital Records issues copies of certified Florida birth certificates, which are typically acceptable for passport, social security, employment, personal identification and other legal purposes.
Who Can Order? You may order copies of Florida birth certificates for yourself or for a child, as long as your name appears on the birth certificate. If your name does not appear on the Florida birth certificate being requested, you must submit documentation showing a direct and tangible interest. If the certificate holder named on the Florida birth certificate is deceased, you must also submit a copy of the death certificate. Please fax this documentaion to 877.550.7428.
FLORIDA DEATH CERTIFICATES
Florida Vital Records issues copies of certified Florida death certificates, that can typically be used to obtain death benefits, to claim insurance proceeds, and for other legal purposes.
Who Can Order?
Anyone may order copies of Florida death certificates; however, Florida death certificates containing the cause of death information are only issued to the decedent's immediate family (parent, spouse, adult child, adult grandchild, adult sibling). If you are not a member of the decedent's immediate family, you must submit proof of entitlement demonstrating tangible interest in the estate of the decedent. Please fax this documentation to 877.550.7428. (Note: Cause of death becomes public information 50 years following the death. Prior to that time, cause of death information is considered confidential.)
FLORIDA DIVORCE RECORDS
Florida Vital Records issues certified copies of Florida divorce records which are typically acceptable for proof of divorce or other legal purposes.
Who Can Order?
You may order copies of Florida divorce records for yourself or for an immediate family member.
FLORIDA MARRIAGE RECORDS
Florida Vital Records issues certified copies of Florida marriage records which are typically acceptable for proof of marriage or other legal purposes.
Who Can Order?
You may order copies of Florida marriage records for yourself or for a family member.
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FLORIDA VITAL STATISTICS site
Order Online It's the easiest and most efficient method for ordering official birth certificates and other vital records because there is less room for error when you enter the information yourself. Our simple forms have built-in editing features to help ensure the accuracy of your order.
Order By Facsimile You can submit your facsimile request 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please fax your completed application to 877.550.7428.
Birth Book Copy Fax Application Birth Computer Copy Fax Application Death With Cause Fax Application Death Without Cause Fax Application Divorce Certificate Fax Application Marriage Certificate Fax ApplicationOrder By Phone To place your order by phone, please call 877.550.7330. Have your credit card information and certificate information ready when you place your call to help speed up the order process.
Please see
Record Types Explained for vital record descriptions and fees.