Vitals Office
Vital Statistics consists of official records of birth, death, fetal death, marriage, and dissolution of marriage. These records are essential for just administration of our law and for the protection of individual rights. In addition, the statistical data from these records are of great value to public health and other agencies. You may need certified copies of these records for:
- passports
- school entrance
- employment
- proof of citizenship
- governmental benefits
- insurance
The need for accurate statistical data on epidemics and the causes of death was instrumental in establishing our present day vital statistics registration system. Before 1899, some cities enacted city ordinances requiring the recording of vital events and provided their own system for vital statistics. The City of Key West has the oldest known records, dating back to 1865. A law was enacted in 1927 providing for the centralization of marriage and divorce records. Currently, the Office of Vital Statistics maintains more than 25 million vital records If the event you are requesting took place in Florida, you may get certifications from the following specified locations:
Florida State Office of Vital Statistics
All Vital Events Recorded in Florida
Florida State Office of Vital Statistics
All Vital Events Recorded in Florida
To order your record through the state office, please see our applications and forms page. You may complete the state forms online using your computer, print the forms and mail or fax them to the Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville for processing. The Bureau of Vital Statistics is open for walk-in serviceMonday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. (eastern time) and phone service until 5:00p.m., excluding holidays. Voice: (904) 359-6900, Fax: (904) 359-6993.
Most Florida Local County Public Health Units
You may order a copy of a birth, death or fetal death record through your local County Health Department. Most counties have computer access from 1930 to present for birth records for the entire state as well as births that occurred in their county.
Florida County Clerk of Court
You may also order a copy or your Marriage or Dissolution of Marriage Record through your County Clerk of Court. Please see the Florida Clerks and Comptrollers web site. The site will give you addresses and telephone numbers for the individual Clerk of Court office.
Most Florida Local County Public Health Units
You may order a copy of a birth, death or fetal death record through your local County Health Department. Most counties have computer access from 1930 to present for birth records for the entire state as well as births that occurred in their county.
Florida County Clerk of Court
You may also order a copy or your Marriage or Dissolution of Marriage Record through your County Clerk of Court. Please see the Florida Clerks and Comptrollers web site. The site will give you addresses and telephone numbers for the individual Clerk of Court office.
Please click on the following link to order a Florida Death Certificate: http://www.doh.state.fl.us/planning_eval/vital_statistics/deaths.htm
This information is provided to help you determine where to locate your records and how to submit your request in the most efficient manner.
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