Broward County Dept. of Health

2421-A S.W. 6TH AVENUE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33315

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866.830.1906
866.830.1906
866.695.1917

Death Certificates

BROWARD COUNTY VITAL RECORDS
The Broward County Division of Vital Records (Broward County Vital Records) issues certified copies of Broward County birth certificates and Broward County death certificates, for events which occurred within Broward County. You may order copies of Broward County 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.

BROWARD COUNTY DEATH CERTIFICATES
Broward County Vital Records issues certified copies of Broward County death certificates of individuals who died within Broward County, which can typically be used to obtain death benefits, to claim insurance proceeds and for other legal purposes.

Who Can Order?
Broward County death certificates which do not show the cause of death information are public record and anyone may obtain certified copies. Certified copies of Broward County death certificates which show the cause of death may only be issued to the deceased's spouse or parent, or the deceased's child, grandchild, or sibling, if of legal age, or to any family member who provides a will, insurance policy, or other document that demonstrates the family member's interest in the estate of the deceased, or to any person who provides documentation that he or she is acting on behalf of any of them, or by court order directing to whom a death record may be issued. Cause of death information becomes public information 50 years following the death.

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DEATH WITH CAUSE
A certified photocopy of the original death record, which includes cause of death information. This certificate is accepted by all state and federal agencies. It can typically be used to obtain death benefits, claim insurance proceeds, notify social security and other legal purposes. Death Certificates are available for events that occurred in Broward County from 2005 to present.

First Copy: 10.00 Additional Copies: 10.00

DEATH WITHOUT CAUSE
A certified photocopy of the original death record. This death certificate is accepted by all state and federal agencies. It can typically be used to obtain death benefits, claim insurance proceeds, notify social security and other legal purposes. Death Certificates are available for events that occurred in Broward County from 2005 to present.

First Copy: 10.00 Additional Copies: 10.00

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 Phone
To place your order by phone, please call 866.830.1906. 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.