Are death records public in Florida?

According to the provisions of Florida state statutes, Florida Death Records are open to the public and can be accessed by persons who are 18 or older. Persons eligible to obtain Florida death records with the cause of death information include: The deceased’s parent, legal guardian or spouse.

How do you find if someone died in Florida?

You can order death certificates online at VitalChek. They are the only vendor that the Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics (BVS) has contracted for death records. You can also order in person or by mail at the state BVS.

Do Florida death certificates list cause of death?

Because of our privacy laws, the state of Florida issues two different types of death certificates – one lists cause of death information, the other does not.

Where can I find free public death records?

Go directly to USASearch.gov (usasearch.gov), the official government site for all online services. Each state has its own official web page, and own office of public records. You’ll need to find the website for your particular state. Do a search in the search box at the top of USASearch.gov for “Death Records” +…

How do you obtain a copy of a death certificate in Florida?

In order to obtain a copy of a Florida death certificate you will need contact the Florida Department of Health. You can visit their website and order a copy of a death certificate online. You will need to be immediate family, which you are, and pay the $10 fee.

Are death certificates public record in FL?

Death certificates are public record without cause of death. Anyone may obtain certified copies without the cause of death information. The cause of death becomes public information after 50 years from the date of death. By Florida law, the cause of death is considered confidential prior to that time.

How do you request a death certificate in Florida?

To make an in person request for the death record you need, visit the local Bureau of Vital Statistics office, complete and submit the Application for Florida Death or Fetal Death Record, provide a copy of your valid Photo ID and pay the require fee. The fee for Florida Death Records is $5.