Florida Death Records

To begin, add a death record or view a list of locations and resources for Florida death records.

If you're searching for death records in the state of Florida, there are several factors that you should consider. The first is when the death you need to research occurred. Deaths more than 50 years ago mean that the death record that was created is legally public record. For deaths that happened more recently, records can still be retrieved, but a record removing confidential data will be released to non-family members.

Florida has immense databases of public records that stretch back to 1877, although coverage becomes more thorough after 1917.

Florida Statutes 282.025 and 119.071 are the two laws concerning public records and their dispersal, and are a perfect source of info for those with specific questions.

While requests can be mailed in or presented in person, faster searchers are available on the internet through public records finders. This means that you can get the Florida death records you need in very little time at all.

To receive a death record fill out the Florida Death Certificate Mail-in Form. Mail your application to:

Some Florida death certificates are available dating back to 1877, but there is a better chance of finding ones that date back to 1917. There is a non-refundable fee of $5.00 to obtain a death certificate in Florida, and there may be additional fees if the date of death is unknown. When you apply you must pay any applicable fees, a photo ID, relationship proof, or eligibility. For more information visit: Florida Department of Health