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Statewide registration of deaths began in 1899 in Florida; however, general compliance did not begin until 1917.  
Statewide registration of deaths began in 1911 in Florida with general compliance by 1917. Counties have copies of these records.  


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<span style="font-weight:bolder; line-height:1.3; font-size: 1.5rem; font-family:Museo, Helvetica, Verdana, serif; text-decoration:underline; margin-left:15px;">Next Step: When did the death occur?</span>
== '''Next Step: When did the death occur? '''  ==
 
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:<span style="font-size:120%">'''Choose a time period to search for your ancestor's death record:'''</span><br>
 
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Florida Death Records#Deaths_before_1917|Deaths before 1917]]'''</span>
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Florida Death Records#Deaths_from_1917_to_the_Present|Deaths from 1917 to the Present]]''' </span>


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<div style="font-size:120%; padding-left:1.6em; padding-right:0; overflow:hidden;">'''Choose a time period to search for your ancestor's death record:'''</div>
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<li style="font-size:120%;">'''[[How to Find Florida Death Records#Deaths_before_1877|Deaths before 1877]]'''</li>
<li style="font-size:120%;">'''[[How to Find Florida Death Records#Deaths_between_1877_and_1939|Deaths between 1877 and 1939]]'''</li>
<li style="font-size:120%;">'''[[How to Find Florida Death Records#Deaths_after_1939|Deaths after 1939]]'''</li>
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== '''Deaths before 1877'''  ==
== '''Deaths before 1917'''  ==


Before 1877, no deaths were recorded by the county or state. You must search [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|substitute records]] to locate your ancestor’s death date and place.  
Before 1877, no deaths were recorded by the county or state. You must search [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|substitute records]] to locate your ancestor’s death date and place.  
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| align="center" colspan="3" | &nbsp; '''Records that give death information:'''
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:[[Florida Probate Records|Probate (wills, etc)]]  
{{Block indent|[[Florida Taxation|Tax Records]]}}
:[[Florida Taxation|Tax Records]]


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{{Block indent|[[Florida Church Records|Church Records]]}}
:[[Florida Church Records|Church Records]]  
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== '''Deaths between 1877 and 1939'''<br> ==
== '''Deaths from 1917 to the Present'''  ==


Some counties in Florida began to keep death records in 1877. Statewide registration started in 1899 but not every death was recorded. General compliance throughout the state began in 1917.  
Starting in 1877, counties and cities in Florida began keeping records of deaths; however, records are incomplete during this time period. <br>


=== '''STEP ONE: Find Death Information'''  ===
If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below try searching for death information in [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|other records]]. <br>


For death that exist during this time period, try the following databases.  
For deaths that exist during the time period, try the following databases. Try each link.  


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| align="left" colspan="3" | '''Florida Death Databases - Includes Indexes Only'''  
| align="left" colspan="3" | '''Florida Deaths Database - Includes Index Only'''
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| {{RecordSearch|1946805|1877-1998 - At FamilySearch.org}}
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| '''Free'''; Index of deaths from the Florida Department of Health, Office of Vital Records
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| width="25%" | {{RecordSearch|1595003|1877-1939 - At FamilySearch.org}}
| width="65%" | '''Free;''' index of Florida death records created by Florida Department of Health and Vital Statistics. Microfilm copies of original records are available at the FamilySearch Library and at FamilySearch Centers
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| {{RecordSearch|1674803|1900-1921 - At FamilySearch.org}}  
| {{RecordSearch|1674803|1900-1921 - At FamilySearch.org}}  
| '''Free;''' index to death and burial records from the state of Florida. Microfilm copies of these records are available at the FamilySearch Library and FamilySearch Centers.
| '''Free'''; Name index to death and burial records from the state of Florida. Microfilm copies of these records are available at the Family History Library and Family History Centers.
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| {{RecordSearch|1946805|1877-1998 - At FamilySearch.org}}
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| '''Free;''' index of deaths from the Florida Department of Health, Office of Vital Records. Also on [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7338 Ancestry.com,] [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7338 free at FamilySearch centers.]
| Try searching [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|other records]] for death information.
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| align="left" colspan="3" | '''Social Security Death Index'''  
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*{{RecordSearch|1202535|United States Social Security Death Index}}
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3693 U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014] ($)
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60901 U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007], incomplete ($).
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| align="left" colspan="2" | '''Can't find your ancestor in the online index?'''  
| align="left" colspan="2" | '''Can't find your ancestor in the index?'''  
| [[Tips for Searching an Online Index|Tips for searching online indexes]]  
| [[Tips for Searching an Online Index|Tips for searching indexes]]
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| align="left" colspan="2" | '''No death record for your ancestor?'''  
| align="left" colspan="2" | '''No death record for your ancestor?'''  
| [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|Other records with death information]]  
| [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|Other records with death information]]
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=== '''STEP TWO: Obtain the Certificate'''  ===
There are two options:
*If the indexed information contained a GS microfilm number you can view the microfilm at the FamilySearch Library or possibly a FamilySearch Center.
*If the indexed information did NOT contain a GS microfilm number, you can you can view a microfilm corresponding to the correct certificate number from the library's database of {{FSC|816256|item|disp=Florida death certificates, 1877-1939}}.
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<center>[[How to Find Florida 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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== '''Deaths after 1939'''  ==
== '''Deaths after 1917'''  ==


The state of Florida began recording deaths in 1917.  
The state of Florida began recording deaths in 1917.  


=== '''STEP ONE: Find Death Information'''  ===
==== '''STEP ONE: Find Death Information'''  ====


For deaths that exist during this time period, try the following database.  
For deaths that exist during this time period, try the following databases. Try each link.  


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| align="left" colspan="3" | '''Florida Deaths Database - Includes Index Only'''
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| {{RecordSearch|1946805|1877-1998 - At FamilySearch.org}}
| '''Free'''; Index of deaths from the Florida Department of Health, Office of Vital Records
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| {{RecordSearch|1674803|1900-1921 - At FamilySearch.org}}
| '''Free'''; Name index to death and burial records from the state of Florida. Microfilm copies of these records are available at the Family History Library and Family History Centers.
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| width="25%" | {{RecordSearch|1946805|1877-1998 - At FamilySearch.org}}
| width="25%" | ''Can't search the index listed above?''
| width="65%" | '''Free;''' index of deaths from the Florida Department of Health, Office of Vital Records.
| Try searching [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|other records]] for death information.
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| align="left" colspan="2" | '''Can't find your ancestor in the index?'''
| [[Tips for Searching an Online Index|Tips for searching indexes]]
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| [[Substitute Records For United States Death Information|Other records with death information]]
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*{{RecordSearch|1202535|United States Social Security Death Index}}
<center>[[How to Find Florida Death Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_death_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another death year]]</center>
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3693 U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014] ($)
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*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60901 U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007], incomplete ($).


=== '''STEP TWO: Obtain the Certificate'''  ===
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To get an image of the certificate, you can order a copy of the death certificate for a fee from one of the following locations:
==== '''STEP TWO: Obtain the Certificate'''  ====


*[http://www.doh.state.fl.us/planning_eval/vital_statistics/deaths.htm Florida Department of Health]
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:  
*[https://www.vitalchek.com/death-certificates/florida VitalChek]


Death records are also maintained at the [http://myfloridaclerks.com/ county level]. County copies may be obtained at the Register of Deeds office in the county where the event occurred.
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| 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'''
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| 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
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<br> '''''Restrictions for persons who died within the last 50 years:'''''
'''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>


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:  
'''''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:  


*The decedent's spouse, parent, child, grandchild, or sibling
:*The parents and grandparents of 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 wife or husband of the person on the certificate
 
:*The children and grandchildren 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 death.  
:*The brothers or sisters of the person on the certificate
:*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>'''  
'''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 Florida Death Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_death_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another death year]]</center>  
<center>[[How to Find West Virginia Death Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_death_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another death year]]</center>  
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== Related Wiki Articles  ==
=== Related Wiki Articles  ===


*[[How to Find United States Birth Records|How to Find United States Birth Records]]  
:*[[How to Find United States Birth Records|How to Find United States Birth Records]]  
*[[How to Find United States Death Records|Learn more about U.S. Death Records]]  
:*[[How to Find United States Death Records|Learn more about U.S. Death Records]]  
*[[United States Record Finder|United States Record Finder ]]  
:*[[United States Record Selection Table|United States Record Selection Table ]]  
*[[U.S. Vital Records Overview|U.S. Vital Records Overview]]  
:*[[U.S. Vital Records Overview|U.S. Vital Records Overview]]  
*[[United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]]  
:*[[United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]]  
*[[Locating United States Vital Records|Locating United States Vital Records]]  
:*[[Locating United States Vital Records|Locating United States Vital Records]]  
*[[United States Birth Records|United States Birth Records ]]  
:*[[United States Birth Records|United States Birth Records ]]  
*[[United States Marriage Records|United States Marriage Records]]
:*[[United States Marriage Records|United States Marriage Records]]


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Revision as of 14:07, 16 May 2013

How to Find United States Deaths Gotoarrow.png Florida Deaths

Statewide registration of deaths began in 1911 in Florida with general compliance by 1917. Counties have copies of these records.

Next Step: When did the death occur? [edit | edit source]
Choose a time period to search for your ancestor's death record:

Learn more about U.S. Death Records

Deaths before 1917[edit | edit source]

Before 1877, no deaths were recorded by the county or state. You must search substitute records to locate your ancestor’s death date and place.

  Records that give death information:
Cemetery Records
Newspapers
Probate (wills, etc)
Tax Records
Church Records
Census
Bible Records
Return to top: Choose another death year


Deaths from 1917 to the Present[edit | edit source]

Starting in 1877, counties and cities in Florida began keeping records of deaths; however, records are incomplete during this time period.

If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below try searching for death information in other records.

For deaths that exist during the time period, try the following databases. Try each link.

Florida Deaths Database - Includes Index Only

1877-1998 - At FamilySearch.org Free; Index of deaths from the Florida Department of Health, Office of Vital Records

1900-1921 - At FamilySearch.org Free; Name index to death and burial records from the state of Florida. Microfilm copies of these records are available at the Family History Library and Family History Centers.
Can't search the index listed above? Try searching other records for death information.
Can't find your ancestor in the index? Tips for searching indexes
No death record for your ancestor? Other records with death information
Return to top: Choose another death year


Deaths after 1917[edit | edit source]

The state of Florida began recording deaths in 1917.

STEP ONE: Find Death Information[edit | edit source]

For deaths that exist during this time period, try the following databases. Try each link.

Florida Deaths Database - Includes Index Only

1877-1998 - At FamilySearch.org Free; Index of deaths from the Florida Department of Health, Office of Vital Records

1900-1921 - At FamilySearch.org Free; Name index to death and burial records from the state of Florida. Microfilm copies of these records are available at the Family History Library and Family History Centers.
Can't search the index listed above? Try searching other records for death information.
Can't find your ancestor in the index? Tips for searching indexes
No death record for your ancestor? Other records with death information
Return to top: Choose another death year


STEP TWO: Obtain the Certificate[edit | edit source]

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 Order Death Certificates
From County of Death From FL Dept. of Health State office
Pros Cons Pros 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:
For a fee, the West Virginia Department of Health office will do a 3 year search (click on the death certificates tab).

Restrictions for persons who died within the last 50 years:
To obtain a copy of the death certificate for those who died within the last 50 years, you must be:

  • The parents and grandparents of person on the certificate
  • The wife or husband of the person on the certificate
  • The children and grandchildren of the person on the certificate
  • The brothers or sisters of the person on the certificate
  • 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 other records with death information you can search.

Return to top: Choose another death year


Related Wiki Articles[edit | edit source]

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