Orders may be placed online, in person, or by mail. Please note that our office only has access to Florida vital records.
Death Certificates are available for deaths occurring in the state of Florida from 2009 to present. Any death prior to 2009 must be requested from the Florida Department of Health’s Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville or through VitalChek®.
Order a Copy Online
Order death certificates online through VitalChek®, the only vendor authorized by the Florida Department of Health.
Obtain a Copy in-Person or by Mail
Visit (or mail your request to) our Vital Statistics office. We are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
You will need the following information:
- A legible copy of a valid driver’s license, passport, state-issued ID, or military identification card must accompany all requests.
- A completed Death Certificate Application Form should be submitted along with the appropriate fee.
- You must be a family member or legal representative when requesting a certificate listing the cause of death.
Fees
- $15 Death Certificate
- $10 Additional Certificates
Deaths that occurred outside of Florida or U.S.
For deaths that occurred outside of Florida, visit the National Center of Health Statistics.
For deaths that occurred outside of the U.S., visit the U.S. Department of State.