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 Online
Order death certificates online through VitalChek®, the only vendor authorized by the Florida Department of Health.
Order in Person or by Mail
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®.
All requests must include a legible copy of a valid driver’s license, passport, state-issued ID, or military identification card. You must be a family member or legal representative when requesting cause of death. You must also submit a completed death record application and the appropriate fee.
Visit or mail your request to our main office in Milton. We are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fees
- Death certificate – $12
- Protective vinyl envelope – $5
- Mailing fee – $3 ($16 for rush delivery)
- Search fee – $4 plus $2 for each additional year after the first ($50 maximum)