FLORIDA VITAL STATISTICS

1217 PEARL STREET
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32202

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877.550.7330
877.550.7330
877.550.7428

Death Certificates

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 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.)

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DEATH WITHOUT CAUSE
A certified photocopy of the original record with the embossed Seal of Florida. 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 within the State of Florida from 1917 to present.

First Copy: 15.00   Additional Copies: 4.00

DEATH - EXEMPLIFIED
To obtain an exemplified copy, please call 904-359-6900 ext. 1024 or ext. 1032.

First Copy: 25.00   Additional Copies: 14.00

DEATH WITH CAUSE
A certified photocopy of the original record, which includes cause of death information, with the embossed Seal of Florida. 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 within the State of Florida from 1917 to present.

First Copy: 15.00   Additional Copies: 4.00

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 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 Application

Order 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.