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 certificate application and the appropriate fee.
Mail your request to our Fairfield Service Center or order in person at the following locations:
- Fairfield Service Center – Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Northside Service Center – Tuesday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fees
- Death certificate – $12