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VITAL STATISTICS

The Jefferson County Vital Statistics Office reviews, accepts, and processes birth and death records for Jefferson County events. We also issue certified copies of birth and death certificates in accordance with Chapter 382, Florida Statutes.

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Birth Certificate

The Jefferson County Vital Statistics Office is online with the State Vital Statistics database in Jacksonville, and can issue certified copies of birth certificates for persons born in Florida from 1917 through the present. A certified photocopy of the original record for a person born in Jefferson County within the past two year can also be obtained from our office.

Who can get a birth certificate?

The person (if 18 years old or older)

The parents listed on the birth certificate

A legal guardian (382.025 F.S.)

Anyone born prior to the above dates can obtain a birth certificate from:

State Vital Statistics Office
P.O. Box 210
Jacksonville, Florida 32231-0042

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Death Certificate

The Jefferson County Vital Statistics Office issues certified copies of death certificates for persons who died in Jefferson County within the past two years.

Death certificates for a person who died prior to the above date whether in Jefferson or any other Florida county, can be obtained from the State Vital Statistics Office at the above address.

Who can obtain a death certificate?

Anyone can purchase a death certificate without the cause of death listed.

Note: since the cause of death is confidential, it can only be obtained by:

An immediate family member (spouse, child, sibling if 18 years old or older)

Anyone with an insurance policy or other document that shows their interest in the estate

A legal representative of the above named (382.025 F.S.)

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Fees for Birth and Death Certificates

Birth Certificates are $12 per certificate, In-county or Out of county.

Death Certificates are $12 per certified copy with or without the cause of death listed.

Payment - Cash or Credit Card ONLY

For questions regarding birth or death certificates,
please call (850)342-0170 ext 1033.

Birth Certificate (19.31 KB - PDF) Death Certificate (11.42 KB - PDF)

http://www.doh.state.fl.us/planning_eval/vital_statistics/index.html

This page last updated on January 30, 3012