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 ==== '''STEP TWO: Obtain the Certificate'''  ====
-If the image was not included in the index entry above, you can order a copy of the death record for a fee from the following locations:
+To get an image of the certificate, you can either order the corresponding Family History Library film IF the indexed information included a film number OR you can order a copy of the death certificate for a fee from the following locations:
-{| width="100%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="6" border="1"
+*[http://www.doh.state.fl.us/planning_eval/vital_statistics/deaths.htm Florida Department of Health]
-|-
+*[https://www.vitalchek.com/death-certificates/florida VitalChek]
-| align="center" colspan="4" | '''To Order Death Certificates'''
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-| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://vitalrec.com/fl.html#County From County of Death]
-| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | [http://www.doh.state.fl.us/planning_eval/vital_statistics/index.html From FL Dept. of Health State office]
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-| width="25%" align="center" | '''Pros'''
-| width="25%" align="center" | '''Cons'''
-| width="25%" align="center" | '''Pros'''
-| width="25%" align="center" | '''Cons'''
-|-
-| May be less expensive and faster than ordering from the state
-| County websites can be more difficult to use
-| Offers a search of the state index for an additional fee
-| May be more expensive than ordering from the county
-|}
-'''If you do not know the exact date or place of death:'''<br> For a fee, the [http://www.wvdhhr.org/bph/hsc/vital/birthcert.asp West Virginia Department of Health office] will do a 3 year search (click on the death certificates tab).<br>
+Death records are also maintained at the county level. County copies may be obtained at the Register of Deeds office in the county where the event occurred.
-'''''Restrictions for persons who died within the last 50 years:'''''<br> To obtain a copy of the death certificate for those who died within the last 50 years, you must be:
+'''If you do not want to order the death record, there are [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|other records with death information]] you can search.<br>'''
+<center>[[How to Find Wisconsin Death Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_death_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another death year]]</center>
+<br>
+'''''Restrictions for persons who died within the last 50 years:'''''<br> To obtain a copy of the death certificate with information on the cause of death for those who died within the last 50 years, you must be:
-:*The parents and grandparents of person on the certificate
+:*The decedent's spouse, parent, child, grandchild, or sibling
-:*The wife or husband of the person on the certificate
+:Documentation that demonstrates his or her interest in the estate of the decedent;
-:*The children and grandchildren of the person on the certificate
+:*Any person who provides documentation that he or she is acting on behalf of any of the previously mentioned persons.
-:*The brothers or sisters of the person on the certificate
+::'''NOTE:''' A copy of the certificate with information about the cause of death cannot be obtained by anyone except those listed above until 50 years have passed from the date of the death.
-:*Funeral director
-:*Anyone who has legal interest in the certificate
-::'''NOTE:''' A copy of the death record cannot be obtained by anyone except those listed above until 50 years have passed from the date of the death.
 '''If you do not want to order the death record, there are [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|other records with death information]] you can search.<br>'''
-<center>[[How to Find West Virginia Death Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_death_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another death year]]</center>
+<center>[[How to Find Florida Death Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_death_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another death year]]</center>
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