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How to obtain vital documents in Florida

Certain documents in life are essential. Without these documents many other procedures cannot be accomplished such as getting a passport or a license. This document explains in detail how to get these vital documents in case the have been lost or stolen or how to get duplicate certified copies.

Event: Birth

Cost of copy: $9.00

Address:
Department of Health
Office of Vital Statistics
P.O. Box 210
1217 Pearl Street
Jacksonville, FL 32231-0042

Remarks: State office has some birth records dating back to April 1865. The majority of records date from January 1917. (If the exact date is unknown, the fee is $9.00 for the first year searched and $2.00 for each additional year up to a maximum of $50.00. Fee includes one certification of record if found or certified statement stating record not on file.) Additional copies are $4.00 each when requested at the same time.

Personal check or money order should be made payable to Office of Vital Statistics. To verify current fees, the telephone number is (904) 359-6900. This will be a recorded message. Information on how to obtain certified copies is also available via the Internet at http://www.doh.state.fl.us.

All letters or applications must include the signature, relationship/eligibility stated, and a valid PICTURE ID of the applicant.

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Event: Death

Cost of copy: $5.00

Address:
Department of Health
Office of Vital Statistics
P.O. Box 210
1217 Pearl Street
Jacksonville, FL 32231-0042

Remarks: State office has some birth records dating back to April 1865. The majority of records date from January 1917. (If the exact date is unknown, the fee is $5.00 for the first year searched and $2.00 for each additional year up to a maximum of $50.00. Fee includes one certification of record if found or certified statement stating record not on file.) Additional copies are $4.00 each when requested at the same time.

Personal check or money order should be made payable to Office of Vital Statistics. To verify current fees, the telephone number is (904) 359-6900. This will be a recorded message. Information on how to obtain certified copies is also available via the Internet at http://www.doh.state.fl.us.

All letters or applications must include the signature, relationship/eligibility stated, and a valid PICTURE ID of the applicant.

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Event: Marriage

Cost of copy: $5.00

Address:
Department of Health
Office of Vital Statistics
P.O. Box 210
1217 Pearl Street
Jacksonville, FL 32231-0042

Remarks: Records since June 6, 1927. (If the exact date is unknown, the fee is $5.00 for the first year searched and $2.00 for each additional year up to a maximum of $50.00. Fee includes one copy of record if found or certified statement stating record not on file.) Additional copies are $4.00 each when requested at the same time.

Personal check or money order should be made payable to Office of Vital Statistics. To verify current fees, the telephone number is (904) 359-6900. This will be a recorded message. Information on how to obtain certified copies is also available via the Internet at http://www.doh.state.fl.us.

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Event: Divorce

Cost of copy: $5.00

Address:
Department of Health
Office of Vital Statistics
P.O. Box 210
1217 Pearl Street
Jacksonville, FL 32231-0042

Remarks: Records since June 6, 1927. (If the exact date is unknown, the fee is $5.00 for the first year searched and $2.00 for each additional year up to a maximum of $50.00. Fee includes one copy of record if found or certified statement stating record not on file.) Additional copies are $4.00 each when requested at the same time.

Personal check or money order should be made payable to Office of Vital Statistics. To verify current fees, the telephone number is (904) 359-6900. This will be a recorded message. Information on how to obtain certified copies is also available via the Internet at http://www.doh.state.fl.us.

 

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