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Divorce Certificates

Vital Records

Divorce certificates not offered at DOH-Santa Rosa locations.


Florida dissolution of marriage certificates from June 6, 1927 to present that have been recorded by the clerk of court are available through the Bureau of Vital Statistics. The certificate is issued as an abstract of the information taken from the judgment and is acceptable as evidence that a dissolution was finalized and granted. The actual judgment may be obtained from the clerk of court in the county where the dissolution was granted.

After a dissolution of marriage (divorce or annulment) has been recorded with the clerk of court, the clerk forwards a report to the Bureau of Vital Statistics for permanent filing. This process takes approximately 60 days. If the current dissolution of marriage is less than 60 days from the date of application and immediate evidence is required, you may contact the county clerk of court where the dissolution was granted.

Any dissolutions prior to June 6, 1927 are obtainable from the clerk of court in the county where the dissolution was granted.

 

Ordering a Florida Dissolution of Marriage Certificate

  • Online Certificate Order

Online ordering is available through VitalChek, the only contracted vendor for the Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics. Certificates are paid online and delivered through mail. UPS shipping is available for an additional fee and requires signature upon delivery. Regular mail may be selected as a shipping method at no additional cost.

Fees

  • $15 - Fee for the first certificate (includes $5 search fee and $10 rush fee)
  • $7 - VitalChek processing fee to verify your identity, obtain ordering information, and download your request directly to the Bureau of Vital Statistics
  • $4 - Additional certified copies
  • $2 - Search fee per calendar year when exact year is unknown (maximum fee $50)

To start your online order, visit VitalChek or call 1-877-550-7330 to order by phone. If calling from outside the U.S., dial 1-615-372-6800.

  • Walk-in Service or Order by Mail

The Bureau of Vital Statistics offers walk-in or mail-in services. The Bureau of Vital Statistics may be reached at 904-359-6900, ext. 9000.

 

Fees

  • $5 - Search fee for one calendar year and one certified copy (non-refundable)
  • $4 - Additional certified copies
  • $2 - Search fee per calendar year when exact year is unknown (maximum fee $50)
  • $10 - Rush fee (required for records prior to 1970 for same day walk in service, when available)

Walk-In

Visit: 1217 N Pearl St., Jacksonville, FL 32202   
Lobby hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Walk-in payments may be made in the form of cash, check, money order, Visa, and Mastercard. 

By Mail

DH260 Application for Dissolution of Marriage

Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics, P.O. Box 210, Jacksonville, FL 32231-0042

Normal processing time is 3 to 5 business days for computer certificates (1970 to present), not including shipping time to and from our office. Records prior to 1970 require additional processing time.  

Rush orders are given priority processing and require an additional $10 fee. Mark the outside of your envelope “RUSH”.  All orders, including RUSH orders are mailed regular U.S.P.S. unless a special prepaid delivery envelope is provided.

If you are unable to access our application forms, you may submit your request in writing. Please include the following information and fee(s). 

Information about the persons named on the certificate:
  • Full name of both spouses, as shown on record
  • Date of Dissolution
  • County where dissolution granted
Information about you (or the person requesting the certificate):
  • Full Name
  • Mailing address
  • Phone number
  • Signature of applicant
  • Relationship to person on dissolution of marriage record

Payment

Check or money order payable to Vital Statistics. DO NOT send cash. International payments must be made by cashier’s check or money order in U.S. Dollars on a U.S. Bank. Florida Law imposes an additional service charge of $15 for returned checks. Fees are nonrefundable, except fee paid for additional copies when no record is found. These are refunded on written request.

  • DISSOLUTIONS OUTSIDE OF FLORIDA OR THE U.S.

For dissolutions that occurred outside of Florida, visit National Center of Health Statistics.

For dissolutions that occurred outside of the United States, visit National Center of Health Statistics, outside U.S.

Email us at VitalStats@FLhealth.gov