Florida Death Certificate - How to Get Certified Copies

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Getting a Death Certificate in Florida

Obtaining certified death certificate copies in Florida requires submitting a request to the Florida Department of Health - Bureau of Vital Statistics. The official fee is $10 per certified copy, with standard processing taking 3-5 weeks. Our service handles this entire process on your behalf for a flat $45 per copy fee, which includes the official state fees.

Step-by-Step Process

  1. Determine eligibility: In Florida, only authorized persons may request death certificates. See the "Who Can Request" section below.
  2. Gather required documents: You will need to provide specific documentation with your request. See the "Required Documents" section below.
  3. Submit your request: Requests can be submitted to the Florida Department of Health - Bureau of Vital Statistics by mail, or in person at the state office by appointment.
  4. Pay the official fees: The official fee is $10 per certified copy. Payment methods accepted by the vital records office include check or money order payable to the state health department.
  5. Receive your copies: Certified copies are mailed to your address after processing. Standard processing takes 3-5 weeks; expedited processing available in approximately 1-2 weeks for an additional $25 fee.

Required Documents

  • Completed application
  • Photo ID
  • Proof of relationship
  • Payment by check or money order

Who Can Request a Florida Death Certificate

Florida restricts access to death certificates to authorized individuals. Eligible requestors include:

  • Registrant (if 18+)
  • Spouse
  • Parent
  • Child (18+)
  • Grandparent
  • Sibling (18+)
  • Legal representative

Florida Vital Records Office Contact

Florida Department of Health - Bureau of Vital Statistics

Address
1217 Pearl Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Phone
(904) 359-6900
Website
Official Website
Cost
$10 per certified copy
Processing Time
3-5 weeks (standard)

Counties in Florida

Death certificates in Florida can be requested for deaths that occurred in any of the state's 67 counties.

Show all 67 Florida counties
  • Alachua
  • Baker
  • Bay
  • Bradford
  • Brevard
  • Broward
  • Calhoun
  • Charlotte
  • Citrus
  • Clay
  • Collier
  • Columbia
  • DeSoto
  • Dixie
  • Duval
  • Escambia
  • Flagler
  • Franklin
  • Gadsden
  • Gilchrist
  • Glades
  • Gulf
  • Hamilton
  • Hardee
  • Hendry
  • Hernando
  • Highlands
  • Hillsborough
  • Holmes
  • Indian River
  • Jackson
  • Jefferson
  • Lafayette
  • Lake
  • Lee
  • Leon
  • Levy
  • Liberty
  • Madison
  • Manatee
  • Marion
  • Martin
  • Miami-Dade
  • Monroe
  • Nassau
  • Okaloosa
  • Okeechobee
  • Orange
  • Osceola
  • Palm Beach
  • Pasco
  • Pinellas
  • Polk
  • Putnam
  • Santa Rosa
  • Sarasota
  • Seminole
  • St. Johns
  • St. Lucie
  • Sumter
  • Suwannee
  • Taylor
  • Union
  • Volusia
  • Wakulla
  • Walton
  • Washington

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Frequently Asked Questions - Florida

The official government fee in Florida is $10 per certified copy. Through our service, you pay $45 per copy which includes the official state fee and our preparation and delivery service.

Standard processing in Florida takes 3-5 weeks from the date your application is received by the vital records office. Expedited processing is available in Florida for an additional $25 flat fee, with processing in approximately 1-2 weeks.

Most requests in Florida go through the state vital records office at Florida Department of Health - Bureau of Vital Statistics. Some counties may have local options - contact us or check the county health department website.

Death certificates are issued by the vital records office for the state where the death occurred, not where the person lived. If the death occurred in Florida, you request it from Florida vital records regardless of where the deceased resided.