After a loved one passes away, obtaining a death certificate is one of the most important steps that needs to be taken. This document is crucial for arranging the funeral, carrying out organ donation, executing the will, and other such actions.
The process of obtaining a death certificate varies from state to state and even from county to county. To make the process easier, we have compiled the information you need to obtain a death certificate based on your location.
If your loved one passed away in Florida, you may order their death certificate in person, through mail, or online. Details for obtaining a death certificate in these different ways are below:
1. Online: Request a death certificate online by visiting VitalChek, an independent third-party entity. There is a fee charged by VitalChek for its services in addition to a fee for obtaining a death certificate in Florida. Please refer to the VitalChek website for the specific fee amounts.
2. By Mail: Download and fill out the state application for a death certificate found here. You must also include a valid photo ID and a money order or check of $15 payable to the Department of Health Office of Vital Statistics. Mail these items to the following address:
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
OFFICE OF VITAL STATISTICS
ATTN: VITAL RECORDS SECTION
P.O. BOX 210,
Jacksonville, FL 32231-0042
You may also mail it to your local county office.
3. In Person: Find your local county office for more information on ordering your death certificate in-person.
