FLORIDA VITAL RECORDS
Due to inclement weather, the Florida Department of Health, Office of Vital Statistics will be closed until further notice. As a result, processing times will be extended.

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 1877 to present.

First Copy: $15.00    Additional Copies: $4.00


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 1877 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.

VitalChek is an official service, authorized by Florida Vital Statistics, to securely order certified Florida vital records, like birth and death certificates. Other online services may not be authorized by Florida Vital Statistics, and may charge additional fees without providing approved services or guaranteeing confidentiality of your data.

As a government-approved organization for 25 years, VitalChek safely delivers millions of vital records every year and is America’s #1 resource for ordering certified vital records across the nation. VitalChek makes purchasing your family’s most important documents, such as Florida death certificates, simple, fast and secure:

• Simple step-by-step ordering with easy to use editing features to help ensure the accuracy of your order.
• Fast online ordering, processing & delivery options to help get your certificate as quickly as possible.
• Secure ordering processes that are designed to help protect your identity online.

VitalChek offers the convenience of ordering Florida death certificates for yourself or your family from the privacy of your home or office, 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, with no hidden fees or unexplained charges. No traffic, no standing in line, no parking, no hassles.