Florida death certificates are issued through the Bureau of Vital Statistics at the Department of Health. Orders may be placed online , by mail, or in person.
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
You will need the following information:
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®. A legible copy of a valid driver’s license, passport, state-issued ID, or military identification card must accompany all requests. You must be a family member or legal representative when requesting cause of death. A completed Death Certificate Application (English or Spanish) should be submitted along with the appropriate fee.
Visit (or mail your request to) one of our Vital Statistics locations.
Fees
- $10 Death Certificate
- $10 Additional Certificates
- $3 Certificate Protective Sheath
- $2.50 Shipping and Handling (standard USPS mail)
- $5 Search Fee, per year (required when exact year is unknown. Maximum charge is $50)