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Handbooks

 

Summary of Changes to the Registration Handbook for 2011  (14 kb pdf)  A brief synopsis of the changes and updates made to the Vital Records Registration Handbook date October 2011

 

Vital Records Registration Handbook - October 2011 Edition  (354 kb pdf)

The Vital Records Registration Handbook is designed to assist the preparer of vital records in their completion. Hospital and birthing center birth registrars, midwives, funeral directors, sub-registrars, medical examiners, private physicians and others involved in the registration process utilize this publication as a guideline in creating documents that meet not only the legal requirements of Florida Statutes and Florida Administrative Code, but also the personal needs of families in transacting business.

 

Birth Edition - Vital Records Registration Handbook   (258 kb pdf)

This Birth Edition of the Vital Records Registration Handbook is comprised of  chapters taken from the comprehensive version of the handbook. It is designed to assist hospital personnel, birthing center staff, midwives, physicians, registrars and others engaged in the birth and fetal death registration process. The procedures recommended are based on Florida Statutes and Florida Administrative Code.

 

Death Edition - Vital Records Registration Handbook  (271 kb pdf)

This Death Edition of the Vital Records Registration Handbook is comprised of chapters taken from the comprehensive version of the handbook. It is designed to assist funeral directors, medical examiners, physicians, registrars, and others engaged in the death and fetal death registration process. The procedures recommended are based on Florida Statutes and Florida Administrative Code

 

 

2006 Revised Fetal Death Certificate Q&A   (43kb pdf)

 

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Contact Information

State Bureau of Vital Statistics
Contact information for the Florida State Bureau of Vital Statistics.

Local County Vital Statistics Offices Telephone List  (60kb pdf)
A listing of all of the local county Vital Statistics offices with information on addresses, telephone numbers, and county birth and death certificates fees, if you wish to order your birth or death certificate through your local County Vital Statistics office.

Local County Health Department
A listing of addresses, telephone numbers and website links to all 67 County Health Departments.

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Electronic Birth Registration

Technical Information  (150kb pdf)

Access Form  (785kb pdf)

Computer Use and Confidentiality Form   (35kb pdf)

Signature Pad  (60kb pdf)

Brochure   (125kb pdf)

EBR Home Page

EBR FAQ's

 

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National Center for Health Statistics Resources

Certificates for states other than Florida  

Physician's Handbook on Medical Certification of Death (450kb pdf)

Possible Solutions to Common Problems in Death Certification  

Guidelines for Reporting Occupation and Industry on Death Certificates  (450kb pdf)

 

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Florida Clerk of Courts

Clerk of Courts

 

 

About Florida Vital Statistics

Florida Vital Statistics

 

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Florida Statutes and Administrative Codes

Statutes
Chapter 382 - Vital Statistics.

Florida Administrative Code
Chapter 64V-1 - Vital Statistics

In reference to the Florida Administrative Code, this document is not an official copy and should not be regarded as the official copy.   For an official version, refer to the publication Florida Administrative Code Annotated, available from Darby Printing Company, 6215 Purdue Drive, Atlanta, Georgia 30336 or call 1-800-241-5292

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