Death Certificates

Death Certificates are available for all deaths in the State of Florida from 2009 to present. Any death prior to 2009 must be requested from the Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville or through VitalChek.

How to obtain a copy of a death certificate (2009 - present):

Order online through Vital Check:

In a hurry? Order death certificates online. VitalChek® is the only vendor recommended by the Florida Department of Health. VitalChek® is a third-party service, not affiliated with the Florida Department of Health. As such, fees charged by VitalChek® may be different than fees charged when ordering directly through your local health department office.

Visit our main office in Port St. Lucie:

5150 NW Milner Drive
Port St. Lucie, FL 34983

We are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. We close a half hour for lunch from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Prices

$17.00 Death Certificate
$17.00 Additional Certificates
$10.00 Notary Fee
$10.00 Rush Fee
$5.00 Certificate Protective Sheath
$1.00 Shipping & Handling Fee (Standard USPS)
$2.00 Search Fee per year (required when exact year is unknown. Max $50.00)

Death Certificate Application

Death Certificate Application (Funeral Home)

You must be a family member or legal representative when requesting cause of death. A completed application should be submitted along with the appropriate fee.

A legible copy of a valid driver's license, passport, state or military identification card must accompany all requests.

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