Order Online Florida (FL) Death Certificate

How to Get A Florida Death Certificate

Here’s what you’ll need to complete your Florida death certificate request:

1. Online or paper application: Complete the digital application on our platform.
2. Government-issued photo ID: A clear copy of your current ID (driver’s license, passport, or state ID) must be included to verify your identity.
3. Documentation of eligibility: If you're requesting a certificate that includes the cause of death, you'll need to prove your legal right to access that information.
4. Payment: Processing fees can be paid securely by card when applying online, or by check/money order if mailing documents.

Mailing address:

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

Who Can Request a Florida Death Certificate?

Florida law safeguards sensitive information included in death records for 50 years after the date of death. During this restricted period, access to certificates that include the cause of death is strictly limited to:

• Deceased’s spouse, parent, child, grandchild, or sibling

• Designated legal representative

• Individuals with a court order

Applicants who do not fall into one of these categories will only be eligible to receive a certified copy that omits the medical cause of death, unless they can provide official documentation proving legal interest or next-of-kin status.

Once 50 years have passed, Florida death certificates are classified as public records, and full versions, including cause of death, can be requested by any member of the public, with no restrictions on eligibility.

Types of Florida Death Certificates

Depending on your needs, Florida offers different versions of death certificates:

Certified copy (with cause of death):

This version, known as a long-form death certificate in other states, includes full medical information, such as the official cause and manner of death. 

It’s typically required for matters involving estate settlement, insurance claims, inheritance proceedings, or any legal case where the circumstances of death must be verified.

Certified copy (without cause of death) 

This version excludes medical information and is suitable for situations where the cause of death is not legally necessary, such as updating family records, closing accounts, or fulfilling administrative requirements where sensitive health data is not needed.

Non-certified public record copy 

Available only for deaths that occurred more than 50 years ago, this copy is intended for genealogical research, historical documentation, or academic study. 

It cannot be used for legal or official purposes but provides valuable information for building family trees or examining archival data.

Florida Death Certificate Cost

The standard pricing set by the Florida Department of Health is:

• $5 for the first certified copy
• $5 for each additional copy ordered at the same time

Additional service fees may apply when using online services or requesting expedited delivery. Correction or amendment requests may also carry separate fees.

Florida Death Certificate Processing Times

Estimated processing times for Florida death certificate applications are 3-5 business days.

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