Florida

Event: Birth

Cost of copy: $9.00

Address:
Department of Health
State Office of Vital Statistics
P.O. Box 210
1217 Pearl Street (32202)
Jacksonville, FL 32231-0042

Remarks: State office has some birth records dating back to April 1865. The majority of records date from January 1917. (If the exact date is unknown, the fee is $9.00 for the first year searched and $2.00 for each additional year up to a maximum of $50.00. Fee includes one certification of record if found or certified statement stating record not on file.) Additional copies are $4.00 each when requested at the same time.

Personal check or money order should be made payable to Office of Vital Statistics. To verify current fees, the telephone number is (904) 359-6900. This will be a recorded message. Information on how to obtain certified copies is also available via the Internet at http://www.doh.state.fl.us. Click on A-Z Topics.

All letters or applications must include the signature, relationship/eligibility stated, and a  copy of a valid PICTURE ID of the applicant.

Birth records in Florida are confidential by law. Please visit our website for information on eligibility.

Event: Death

Cost of copy: $5.00

Address:
Department of Health
State Office of Vital Statistics
P.O. Box 210
1217 Pearl Street (32202)
Jacksonville, FL 32231-0042

Remarks: State office has some death records dating back to 1877. The majority of records date from January 1917. (If the exact date is unknown, the fee is $5.00 for the first year searched and $2.00 for each additional year up to a maximum of $50.00. Fee includes one certification of record if found or certified statement stating record not on file.) Additional copies are $4.00 each when requested at the same time.

Personal check or money order should be made payable to Office of Vital Statistics. To verify current fees, the telephone number is (904) 359-6900. This will be a recorded message. Information on how to obtain certified copies is also available via the Internet at http://www.doh.state.fl.us. Click on A-Z Topics.

All letters or applications must include the signature, relationship/eligibility stated, and a copy of a valid PICTURE ID of the applicant.

Cause-of-death information in Florida is confidential. Please visit our website for information on eligibility.

Event: Marriage

Cost of copy: $5.00

Address:
Department of Health
State Office of Vital Statistics
P.O. Box 210
1217 Pearl Street (32202)
Jacksonville, FL 32231-0042

Remarks: Records since June 6, 1927. (If the exact date is unknown, the fee is $5.00 for the first year searched and $2.00 for each additional year up to a maximum of $50.00. Fee includes one copy of record if found or certified statement stating record not on file.) Additional copies are $4.00 each when requested at the same time.

Personal check or money order should be made payable to Office of Vital Statistics. To verify current fees, the telephone number is (904) 359-6900. This will be a recorded message. Information on how to obtain certified copies is also available via the Internet at http://www.doh.state.fl.us. Click on A-Z topics.

Event: Divorce

Cost of copy: $5.00

Address:
Department of Health
State Office of Vital Statistics
P.O. Box 210
1217 Pearl Street (32202)
Jacksonville, FL 32231-0042

Remarks: Records since June 6, 1927. (If the exact date is unknown, the fee is $5.00 for the first year searched and $2.00 for each additional year up to a maximum of $50.00. Fee includes one copy of record if found or certified statement stating record not on file.) Additional copies are $4.00 each when requested at the same time.

Personal check or money order should be made payable to Office of Vital Statistics. To verify current fees, the telephone number is (904) 359-6900. This will be a recorded message. Information on how to obtain certified copies is also available via the Internet at http://www.doh.state.fl.us. Click on A-Z Topics.

This page last reviewed June 19, 2008