Notary Services

For your convenience, we now offer notary services free of charge! With an authorized notary on the premises, you can stop by the DeSoto County Health Department’s Vital Statistic Office during office hours to have any document officially notarized.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to go to the vital statistics office in the county of birth to request a copy of the birth certificate? No, you can request a copy of a birth certificate at any county health department as long as the birth took place in the State of Florida and you meet the eligibility requirements.

Can I get a copy of my birth certificate on the same day that I fill out the application? No, If you’re obtaining the certificate from DCHD, please allow 1 day for processing. You can request that a copy of your birth certificated be shipped overnight by purchasing through Vital Check online.

Can I go to any County Health Department to apply for a death record, regardless of which county the death occurred? No, you must apply for the record of death in the county that the death occurred in.