Vital Statistics
The Vital Statistics office is responsible for recording and issuing Birth and Death Certificates.
Birth Certification Requirements
Birth certificates are confidential in the State of Florida and can only be issued to the person named on the record, 18 years or older, or the parent or legal guardian of he person named on the record. Legal guardian must show guardianship documentation.
- Applicants must have a picture ID
- Years available: 1930 to the present (statewide)
- Fees: $15.00 each certified copy
- Payment in cash or check
Death Certification Requirements
- Applicants must have a picture ID
- Years available: 2007 to the present (for Suwannee County Deaths only)
- Fees: $7.00 each certified copy
- Payment in cash or check
If cause of death is requested, must be an immediate family member of legal age or a legal representative representing immediate family member or estate of deceased (382.025 F.S.). Legal representative must provide legal documentation.
Birth or Death certificates for years prior to those listed can be obtained from:
State Office of Vital Statistics
PO Box 210
Jacksonville, FL 32231-0042
For more information about Birth and Death Certificates contact Felicia Manning, Vital Statistics Registrar at 386-362-2708, extension 249
Vital Statistics Services are available: 8:00am - 4:00pm Monday through Friday. Please allow a half day turn around when applying in person for Birth Certificates.
Links
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State Bureau of Vital Statistics
CDC Vital Statistics Information for births or deaths in another state