Florida Public Death Records

By Claire Dowell


Death is a thing that we cannot avoid. When the unfortunate arrives, it is best to have a clear documentation of what really happened. In Florida, the death of a person is documented in the form of a certificate. The death records Florida generates are given to the immediate family members of the deceased.

In the death certificate of a deceased person, one can find information as to the cause of death. It is also indicated on the file when and where the person breathed his last. Also, one can find the details about the final resting place of the deceased on the file along with other funeral related matters. The names of the immediate family members of the deceased are indicated on the file.

A death record in Florida is used as a reference in updating a certain family history. Government transaction would also require the death certificate of the deceased individual in order to have the request processed. One cannot claim the insurance or transfer the property title without providing the death certificate of the involved individual. The spouse cannot remarry if the death certificate of the late spouse is not secured.

Only death records that have been registered since 1917 can be obtained from the state of Florida. Death that has been registered prior to the said date has to be requested at the county where the person died. One should know the basic details of the deceased individual in order to process the request. The requesting individual has to be able to provide their contact details such as their name and address on the application form. By doing all these, the search can be done easily and faster. The death certificate is only given to the immediate family of the deceased.

The office of the Department of Health under the Vital Records Section is where public records of Florida are managed. This includes the death records of the state. A $5 fee is necessary in order to have the request granted. One can also send a mail order to obtain a copy of a death certificate. Some would go for this option if they cannot go to the office themselves to file the request. However, one has to pay additional fees and it takes even longer to get a copy through mail order. One can also do the search for the file online.

Online death records can now be obtained. When searching for the record online, one can save a great amount of time as well as energy and effort since there is no need to travel just to file the request. In addition to that, it is also faster since it just needs a few clicks and the result of the search is displayed on the screen right away.




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