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''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Florida]][[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]'' '''Florida Vital Records''' <br> '''Introduction to Vital Records'''
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[[United States Vital Records|Vital Records]] consist of [[United States Birth Records|births]], [[Adoption Research|adoptions]], [[United States Marriage Records|marriages]], [[United States Divorce Records|divorces]], and [[United States Death Records|deaths]] recorded on registers, certificates, and documents. [[Locating United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]]&nbsp;has&nbsp;additional research guidance&nbsp;on researching and using vital records. A copy or an extract of most original records can be&nbsp;purchased from&nbsp;the [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/florida.htm Florida State Department of Health] or the&nbsp;County Clerk's office of the county where the event occurred. See also&nbsp;[https://www.familysearch.org/search/search/index/catalog-search#searchType=catalog&filtered=true&collectionId=&fed=false&page=1&catSearchType=keywords&searchCriteria=Florida+Statewide+Indexes&placeName=&author_givenName=&author_surname= Florida Statewide Indexes] at the Family History Library.
'''Introduction to Vital Records'''


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[[United States Vital Records|Vital Records]] consist of [[United States Birth Records|births]], [[Adoption Research|adoptions]], [[United States Marriage Records|marriages]], [[United States Divorce Records|divorces]], and [[United States Death Records|deaths]] recorded on registers, certificates, and documents. [[Locating United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]] has additional research guidance on researching and using vital records. A copy or an extract of most original records can be purchased from the [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/florida.htm Florida State Department of Health] or the County Clerk's office of the county where the event occurred.
 
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| height="35" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#ffffcc" | [http://search.ancestry.com/iexec/Default.aspx?htx=List&dbid=8784 1822 - 1875 &amp; 1927 - 2001]&nbsp;$  
| valign="middle" height="35" bgcolor="#ffffcc" align="center" |[http://search.ancestry.com/iexec/Default.aspx?htx=List&dbid=8784 1822 - 1875 &amp; 1927 - 2001] $
| height="35" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#ffffcc" | [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1595003 1877 -1939]
| valign="middle" height="35" bgcolor="#ffffcc" align="center" |[https://familysearch.org/search/collection/uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1595003/uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1595003/uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1595003/?page=1&countryId=34&recordType=Vital 1877 -1939]
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== Florida Birth, Marriage and Death Records Online ==
==Online Resources==


{{Adoption FLGenWeb}} The following is a list of online resources useful for locating Florida Vital Records which consist of [[United States Birth Records|births]], [[Adoption Research|adoptions]], [[United States Marriage Records|marriages]], [[United States Divorce Records|divorces]], and [[United States Death Records|deaths]]. Check [[Florida Vital Records|Florida Vital Records Online]] for more information about the resources listed below. Most online resources for Florida Vital Records are indexes. After locating a person in an index always consult the original record to [[Contradictions and discrepancies|confirm the information]] in the index. '''<br>'''
===Birth===
*'''1880-1935''' {{RecordSearch|1674799|Florida Births and Christenings, 1880-1935}} at FamilySearch — [[Florida Births and Christenings - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index


*[http://fhlfavorites.info/Links/USA_States/States_Frames/Florida/florida.htm Florida Links] from [http://fhlfavorites.info/ fhlfavorites.info] -&nbsp;Free
===Marriage===
*[http://userdb.rootsweb.ancestry.com/regional.html#Florida Florida Databases] listed on [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/ Rootsweb.com]&nbsp;- Free
*'''1802-1998''' [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=florida US Marriages – Florida] at Findmypast — index & images ($)
*USGenWeb.org [https://sites.google.com/a/flgenweb.net/official/ Florida Site] - Free
*'''1822-1850''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4019 Florida Compiled Marriages, 1822-1850] at Ancestry — index ($)
*Search for Florida Collections at [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/list#page=1&region=UNITED_STATES United States] on [https://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch.org] - Free
*'''1822-1875, 1927-2001''' {{RecordSearch|1949340|Florida Marriage Index}} at FamilySearch — [[Florida Marriage Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index; ''Also at: [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8784 Ancestry]($)''
*The Vital Records Search and Information Directory for [http://www.daddezio.com/records/room/RR-FL-NDX.html Florida] - Free/$
*'''1823-1982''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=61369 Florida County Marriages Records, 1823-1982] at Ancestry — index & images ($)
*Online Links for Florida [http://www.germanroots.com/vitalrecords.html#Florida Birth &amp; Marriage]&nbsp;and [http://www.germanroots.com/deathrecords.html Death] Records -&nbsp;Free/$
*'''1823-Onward''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20623/florida-marriages?s=275764761 Florida Marriages] at MyHeritage — index & images ($)
*Linkpendium Links for [http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/FL/ Florida Genealogy and History], including individual Counties&nbsp;-&nbsp;Free/$&nbsp;
*'''1830-1957''' {{RecordSearch|2397260|Florida County Marriages, 1830-1957}} at FamilySearch — [[Florida, Marriage Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
*Progenealogists Links for the [http://progenealogists.com/genealogysleuthb.htm United States]. Press '''Ctrl + F''' on the keyboard to search for '''Florida''' or '''FL''' -&nbsp;Free/$
*'''1830-1993''' {{RecordSearch|1803936|Florida Marriages, 1830-1993}} at FamilySearch — [[Florida Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
*Search the [http://www.ancestryinstitution.com/search/locality/dbpage.aspx?tp=2&p=12&categoryFilterID=34&showPaging=true Florida Birth, Marriage &amp; Death] Records at Ancestry.com - $&nbsp;
*'''1837-1974''' {{RecordSearch|1674804|Florida, Marriages, 1837-1974}} at FamilySearch — [[Florida Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
*CDC to order [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/Florida.htm Florida Certificates] online. It&nbsp;also shows where to write and any restrictions&nbsp;-&nbsp;Free site, but the certificates cost money <span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1247073573052_30" /><span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1247073573052_178" />$&nbsp;
*'''1905-1915''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/webflcomarriages/ Selected Florida County Marriages, 1905-1915] at Ancestry — index ($)
*'''1929-1954''' {{RecordSearch|2397260|Florida, County Marriages, 1830-1957}} at FamilySearch — [[Florida County Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
*'''1970-1999''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10205/florida-marriages-1970-1999?s=275764761 Florida Marriages, 1970-1999] at MyHeritage — index ($)
*[https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20893/florida-county-marriages?s=275764761 Florida County Marriages] at MyHeritage — index & images ($)


== Birth Records ==
===Death===
*'''1877-1939''' {{RecordSearch|1595003|Florida Deaths, 1877-1939}} at FamilySearch — [[Florida Death Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
*'''1877-1998''' {{RecordSearch|1946805|Florida, Death Index, 1877-1998}} at FamilySearch — [[Florida Death Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index; ''Also at: [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7338 Ancestry]($)''
*'''1900-1921''' {{RecordSearch|1674803|Florida Deaths and Burials, 1900-1921}} at FamilySearch — [[Florida Deaths and Burials - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
*'''1936-2007''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60901 US Social Security Applications and Claims Index] at Ancestry — index ($)
*{{RecordSearch|1202535|US Social Security Death Index}} at FamilySearch — [[United States Social Security Death Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
 
===Divorce===
*'''1927-2001''': {{RecordSearch|1967745|Florida Divorce Index, 1927-2001}} at FamilySearch — [[Florida Divorce Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index; ''Also at: [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8837 Ancestry]($)''
*'''1970-1999''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10217/florida-divorces-1970-1999?s=275764761 Florida, Divorces, 1970-1999] at MyHeritage — index ($)
 
==Birth Records==


'''early - 1899'''  
'''early - 1899'''  


The Family History Library has copies of original birth and death records for some counties of [[Florida]] as well as an extensive collection of delayed birth records dating to the 1960s. For example, there are 22 microfilms of delayed birth records for Leon County, 1874 to 1948, and two films of Pensacola birth and death records, 1891 to 1910.  
The FamilySearch Library has copies of original birth and death records for some counties of [[Florida, United States Genealogy|Florida]] as well as an extensive collection of delayed birth records dating to the 1860s. For example, there are 22 microfilms of delayed birth records for Leon County, 1874 to 1948, and two films of Pensacola birth and death records, 1891 to 1910.  


'''1899 - present'''  
'''1899 - present'''  


Statewide registration of births and deaths began in 1899 and was generally complied with by 1920. Some earlier city and county records have been deposited with the state office. They include incomplete records of births from 1865 to 1917 and incomplete records of deaths from 1877 to 1917.  
Statewide registration of births and deaths began in 1899 and was generally complied with by 1920. Some earlier city and county records have been deposited with the state office. They include incomplete records of births from 1865 to 1917 and incomplete records of deaths from 1877 to 1917.  
A digital index at FamilySearch is:
*'''1880-1935''' {{RecordSearch|1674799|Florida Births and Christenings, 1880-1935}} at FamilySearch — [[Florida Births and Christenings - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]


State records are closed to the general public. Conditions for obtaining a record may be obtained from the Office of Vital Statistics.  
State records are closed to the general public. Conditions for obtaining a record may be obtained from the Office of Vital Statistics.  


:Office of Vital Statistics<br>1217 Pearl Street<br>P.O. Box 210<br>Jacksonville, FL 32231-0042<br>Telephone: 904-359-6900 <br>Fax: 904-359-6931 <br>Internet: [http://www.doh.state.fl.us/planning_eval/vital_statistics/index.html Florida Office of Vital Statistics]
:Bureau of Vital Statistics<br>Attn:  Vital Records Section<br>P.O. Box 210<br>Jacksonville, FL 32231-0042<br>Telephone: 904-359-6900 <br>Fax: 904-359-6931 <br>Internet: [http://www.floridahealth.gov/certificates/certificates/birth/ Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics]


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| width="52%" height="50" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#99ccff" | '''Types of Information'''  
| width="52%" valign="middle" height="50" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Types of Information'''
| width="16%" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#99ccff" | '''early - 1899'''&nbsp;
| width="16%" valign="middle" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''early - 1899'''  
| width="16%" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#99ccff" | '''1899&nbsp;- present'''
| width="16%" valign="middle" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''1899 - present'''
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| width="52%" height="25" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#99ccff" | '''Name of Child'''  
| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Name of Child'''
| width="16%" height="25" align="center" valign="middle" | X  
| width="16%" valign="middle" height="25" align="center" |X
| width="16%" height="25" align="center" valign="middle" | X&nbsp;
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| width="52%" height="25" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#99ccff" | '''Sex'''  
| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Sex'''
| width="16%" height="25" align="center" valign="middle" | &nbsp;
| width="16%" valign="middle" height="25" align="center" |X
| width="16%" height="25" align="center" valign="middle" | X&nbsp;
| width="16%" valign="middle" height="25" align="center" |X  
|-
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| width="52%" height="25" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#99ccff" | '''Race'''  
| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Race'''
| width="16%" height="25" align="center" valign="middle" | &nbsp;
| width="16%" valign="middle" height="25" align="center" | X
| width="16%" height="25" align="center" valign="middle" | X&nbsp;
| width="16%" valign="middle" height="25" align="center" |X  
|-
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| width="52%" height="25" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#99ccff" | '''Parents' Names'''  
| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Parents' Names'''
| width="16%" height="25" align="center" valign="middle" | X&nbsp;
| width="16%" valign="middle" height="25" align="center" | X  
| width="16%" height="25" align="center" valign="middle" | X
| width="16%" valign="middle" height="25" align="center" |X
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| width="52%" height="25" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#99ccff" | '''Midwife/Doctor'''  
| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Midwife/Doctor'''
| width="16%" height="25" align="center" valign="middle" | &nbsp;
| width="16%" valign="middle" height="25" align="center" |  
| width="16%" height="25" align="center" valign="middle" | X&nbsp;
| width="16%" valign="middle" height="25" align="center" |X  
|-
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| width="52%" height="25" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#99ccff" | '''Date &amp; Place of Birth'''  
| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Date &amp; Place of Birth'''
| width="16%" height="25" align="center" valign="middle" | X&nbsp;
| width="16%" valign="middle" height="25" align="center" |X  
| width="16%" height="25" align="center" valign="middle" | X&nbsp;
| width="16%" valign="middle" height="25" align="center" |X  
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| width="52%" height="25" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#99ccff" | '''Residence'''  
| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Residence'''
| width="16%" height="25" align="center" valign="middle" | <br>  
| width="16%" valign="middle" height="25" align="center" |<br>
| width="16%" height="25" align="center" valign="middle" | X&nbsp;
| width="16%" valign="middle" height="25" align="center" |X  
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==Marriage Records==


==== Adoption Records  ====
Statewide registration of marriages began in June 1927.


Adoption records are confidential.&nbsp; Medical background on the birth family is given to the adoptive family at adoption.&nbsp; It can be obtained by the adoptee at age eighteen&nbsp; from the Family and Children Services Program, Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Servies.&nbsp;
Marriage records have been kept by each county, usually from the date the county was created. The FamilySearch Library has a large collection of county marriage records. For example, the marriage licenses of the county judge for Hillsborough County are on 93 microfilms for the years 1849 to 1951, 1853 to 1927, and 1940 to 1956, with an index for 1846 to 1980.  


[http://www.adoptflorida.com/Reunion-Registry.htm Florida’s Adoption Reunion Registry] (FARR) helps people who were adopted or who gave a child up for adoption to reunite. People are listed on a registry. FARR is operated by the state of Florida Department of Children and Families. It also explains how to get medical background.<br>
*[https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=florida United States Marriages – Florida, 1802-1998] at Findmypast ($) index & images
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=61369 Florida, County Marriages, 1823-1982] at Ancestry - index & images ($)
*'''1830-1993''' {{RecordSearch|1803936|Florida Marriages, 1830-1993}} at FamilySearch; index & images — [[Florida Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''1929-1954''' {{RecordSearch|2397260|Florida, County Marriages, 1830-1957}} at FamilySearch; index & images — [[Florida County Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''1970-1999:''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10205/florida-marriages-1970-1999?s=275764761 Florida, Marriages, 1970-1999] at MyHeritage ($)
*'''1837-1974''' {{RecordSearch|1674804|Florida, Marriages, 1837-1974}} at FamilySearch; index — [[Florida Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]


== Marriage Records  ==
Florida Combined Marriage Index'',''1927-1969''. <ref>FS Library microfiche {{FSC|6081726|film}}film numbers 6081726-68. </ref>These records are in the Office of Vital Statistics.''


'''1927 - Present'''


Statewide registration of marriages began in June 1927.
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|+'''Information in Florida Marriage Records'''
Marriage records have been kept by each county, usually from the date the county was created. The Family History Library has a large collection of county marriage records. For example, the marriage licenses of the county judge for Hillsborough County are on 93 microfilms for the years 1849 to 1951, 1853 to 1927, and 1940 to 1956, with an index for 1846 to 1980.
 
Florida Combined Marriage Index'',''1927-1969''. <ref>Family History Library microfiche {{FHL|6081726|film}}film numbers 6081726-68. </ref>These records are in the Office of Vital Statistics. ''
 
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| width="52%" valign="middle" height="50" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Types of Information'''
| width="16%" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#99ccff" | '''early&nbsp;-&nbsp;1927'''&nbsp;
| width="16%" valign="middle" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''early - 1927'''  
| width="16%" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#99ccff" | '''1927 - present'''
| width="16%" valign="middle" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''1927 - present'''
|-
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| width="52%" height="25" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#99ccff" | '''Name of Bride/Groom'''  
| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Name of Bride/Groom'''
| width="16%" align="center" valign="middle" |  
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |X
| width="16%" align="center" valign="middle" | &nbsp;
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |X
|-
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| width="52%" height="25" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#99ccff" | '''Date of Marriage'''  
| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Date of Marriage'''
| width="16%" align="center" valign="middle" |  
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |X
| width="16%" align="center" valign="middle" | &nbsp;
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |X
|-
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| width="52%" height="25" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#99ccff" | '''Location of Marriage'''  
| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Location of Marriage'''
| width="16%" align="center" valign="middle" | &nbsp;
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |X
| width="16%" align="center" valign="middle" | &nbsp;
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |X
|-
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| width="52%" height="25" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#99ccff" | '''Presiding Official'''  
| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Presiding Official'''
| width="16%" align="center" valign="middle" | &nbsp;
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |X
| width="16%" align="center" valign="middle" | &nbsp;
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |X
|-
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| width="52%" height="25" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#99ccff" | '''Date of Birth'''  
| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Date of Birth'''
| width="16%" align="center" valign="middle" | <br>  
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |<br>
| width="16%" align="center" valign="middle" | &nbsp;
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |  
|-
|-
| width="52%" height="25" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#99ccff" | '''Place of Birth'''  
| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Place of Birth'''
| width="16%" align="center" valign="middle" | <br>  
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |<br>
| width="16%" align="center" valign="middle" | '''&nbsp;'''
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |X
|-
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| width="52%" height="25" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#99ccff" | '''Residence at Time of Marriage'''  
| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Residence at Time of Marriage'''
| width="16%" align="center" valign="middle" | <br>  
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |X<br>
| width="16%" align="center" valign="middle" | '''&nbsp;'''
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |X
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=== Divorce Records ===
==Divorce Records==


Records of divorce proceedings are kept by the clerk of the circuit court in each county. You can write to the clerk for records up to June 1927. For records since then, write to the Office of Vital Statistics.  
Records of divorce proceedings are kept by the clerk of the circuit court in each county. You can write to the clerk for records up to June 1927. For records since then, write to the Office of Vital Statistics.  


The Family History Library has 305 microfiche of the ''Florida Combined Divorce and Annulment Index, 1927-1969''. <ref>Family History Library microfiche {{FHL|6081683}} film numbers 6081683-725.</ref>  
The FamilySearch Library has 305 microfiche of the ''Florida Combined Divorce and Annulment Index, 1927-1969''. <ref>FS Library microfiche {{FSC|6081683}} film numbers 6081683-725.</ref>  
*'''1927-1950''' {{RecordSearch|4475257|Florida, Divorce, 1927-1950}} at FamilySearch — [[Florida Divorce - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]


[[Florida Divorce Index (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Florida Divorce Index, 1927-2001]]: ''FamilySearch Historical Records Collection''
*'''1927-2001''' {{RecordSearch|1967745|Florida, Divorce Index, 1927-2001}} at FamilySearch — [[Florida Divorce Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]


== Death Records ==
==Death Records==


'''early - 1917'''  
'''early - 1917'''  


The Family History Library has copies of original birth and death records for some counties of [[Florida]].  
The FamilySearch Library has copies of original birth and death records for some counties of [[Florida, United States Genealogy|Florida]].  


Statewide registration of births and deaths began in 1899 and was generally complied with by 1920. Some earlier city and county records have been deposited with the state office. They include incomplete records of births from 1865 to 1917 and incomplete records of deaths from 1877 to 1917.  
Statewide registration of births and deaths began in 1899 and was generally complied with by 1920. Some earlier city and county records have been deposited with the state office. They include incomplete records of deaths from 1877 to 1917 and incomplete records of births from 1865 to 1917.  


'''1917 to Present'''  
'''1917 to Present'''  


State records are closed to the general public. Conditions for obtaining a record may be obtained from the Office of Vital Statistics.  
State records are closed to the general public. Conditions for obtaining a record may be obtained from the [http://www.floridahealth.gov/certificates/certificates/birth/ Bureau of Vital Statistics].
 
*'''1877-1998''' {{RecordSearch|1946805|Florida, Death Index, 1877-1998}} at FamilySearch — [[Florida Death Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''1877-1939''' {{RecordSearch|1595003|Florida Deaths, 1877-1939}} at FamilySearch; index — [[Florida Death Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''1896-1916''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62440/ Fernandina, Florida, US, Death and Burial Records, 1896-1916] at Ancestry — index & images ($)
*'''1900-1921''' {{RecordSearch|1674803|Florida Deaths and Burials, 1900-1921}} at FamilySearch — [[Florida Deaths and Burials - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
 
The FamilySearch Library has 143 microfiche of the Florida Combined Death Index, 1877-1969. <ref>FS Library microfiche {{FSC|6081769}}</ref> You can obtain copies of the state's records by writing to:
 
:Bureau of Vital Statistics<br>Attn:  Vital Records Section<br>P.O. Box 210<br>Jacksonville, FL 32231-0042<br>Telephone: 904-359-6900 <br>Fax: 904-359-6931 <br>Internet: [http://www.floridahealth.gov/certificates/certificates/birth/ Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics]


The Family History Library has 143 microfiche of the Florida Combined Death Index, 1877-1969. <ref>Family History Library microfiche {{FHL|6081769}}</ref>You can obtain copies of the state's records by writing to:
An explanation of the history and availability of vital records is in ''Guide to Public Vital Statistics Records in Florida''.<ref>Jacksonville, Florida: Florida Historical Records Survey, 1941; FS Library book 975.9 A5h; microfilm 1036590 item 3; microfiche 6019962. </ref>  


:Office of Vital Statistics<br>1217 Pearl Street<br>P.O. Box 210<br>Jacksonville, FL 32231-0042<br>Telephone: 904-359-6900 <br>Fax: 904-359-6931 <br>Internet: [http://www.doh.state.fl.us/planning_eval/vital_statistics/index.html Florida Office of Vital Statistics]
'''Fetal Deaths'''<br>
Parents, legal representative or court order may request a copy of a "Certificate of Birth Resulting in a Stillbirth."  Anyone may apply for a copy of a "Fetal Death Certificate," however, only cause of death will be issued after 50 years unless you are the parent.<ref>“United States Fetal Death Records,” ''Lake Superior Roots, v 29, no 2.''  (Marquette, Michigan: Marquette County Genealogical Society, 2016), 11.</ref>


An explanation of the history and availability of vital records is in ''Guide to Public Vital Statistics Records in Florida''. <ref>Jacksonville, Florida: Florida Historical Records Survey, 1941; Family History Library book 975.9 A5h; microfilm 1036590 item 3; microfiche 6019962. </ref>


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|+ '''Information in Florida&nbsp;Death Records'''  
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| width="52%" height="40" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#99ccff" | '''Types of Information<br>'''  
| width="52%" valign="middle" height="40" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Types of Information<br>'''
| width="16%" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#99ccff" | '''before&nbsp;- 1917<br>'''  
| width="16%" valign="middle" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''before - 1917<br>'''
| width="16%" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#99ccff" | '''1917 - present<br>'''
| width="16%" valign="middle" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''1917 - present<br>'''
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| width="52%" height="25" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#99ccff" | '''Name of Deceased<br>'''  
| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Name of Deceased<br>'''
| width="16%" align="center" valign="middle" | <br>  
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |X<br>
| width="16%" align="center" valign="middle" | '''<br>'''&nbsp;
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| width="52%" height="25" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#99ccff" | '''Date of Death'''  
| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Date of Death'''
| width="16%" align="center" valign="middle" | '''<br>'''&nbsp;
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |X
| width="16%" align="center" valign="middle" | '''<br>'''
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |X<br>
|-
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| width="52%" height="25" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#99ccff" | '''Place of Death'''  
| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Place of Death'''
| width="16%" align="center" valign="middle" | '''<br>'''&nbsp;
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |X
| width="16%" align="center" valign="middle" | '''<br>'''&nbsp;
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |X
|-
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| width="52%" height="25" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#99ccff" | '''Date of Birth/Age'''  
| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Date of Birth/Age'''
| width="16%" align="center" valign="middle" | '''<br>'''
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |X<br>
| width="16%" align="center" valign="middle" | '''<br>'''&nbsp;
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |X
|-
|-
| width="52%" height="25" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#99ccff" | '''Place of Birth'''  
| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Place of Birth'''
| width="16%" align="center" valign="middle" | '''<br>'''
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |X<br>
| width="16%" align="center" valign="middle" | '''<br>'''&nbsp;
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |X
|-
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| width="52%" height="25" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#99ccff" | '''Place of Burial'''  
| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Place of Burial'''
| width="16%" align="center" valign="middle" | '''<br>'''  
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |'''<br>'''
| width="16%" align="center" valign="middle" | '''<br>'''&nbsp;
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |X
|-
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| width="52%" height="25" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#99ccff" | '''Parents' Names/Maiden'''  
| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Parents' Names/Maiden'''
| width="16%" align="center" valign="middle" | '''<br>'''
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |X<br>
| width="16%" align="center" valign="middle" | '''<br>'''&nbsp;
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |X
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| width="52%" height="25" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#99ccff" | '''Occupation of Deceased'''  
| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |'''Occupation of Deceased'''
| width="16%" align="center" valign="middle" | '''<br>'''  
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |'''<br>'''
| width="16%" align="center" valign="middle" | '''<br>'''&nbsp;
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |X
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| width="52%" height="25" align="center" valign="middle" bgcolor="#99ccff" |  
| width="52%" valign="middle" height="25" bgcolor="#99ccff" align="center" |
'''Marital''' '''Status'''  
'''Marital''' '''Status'''


| width="16%" align="center" valign="middle" | '''<br>'''
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |X<br>
| width="16%" align="center" valign="middle" | '''<br>'''&nbsp;
| width="16%" valign="middle" align="center" |X
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<br>
=== Cause of Death ===
*[[Historical Causes of Death|Causes of Death]] - use this resource when trying to interpret a disease or medical condition listed on a death record or certificate


== Lost, Missing or Fragmented Records ==
==Lost, Missing or Fragmented Records==


When there is record loss usually there is an attempt to reconstruct some of the records; land records are reconstructed to establish clear or legal title, and for tax purposes.  
When there is record loss, usually there is an attempt to reconstruct some of the records. For losses in county records, check if state records have a copy. For losses in the state records, check if the appropriate county has a copy. If neither have a copy, check the Substitute Records below.<br>


'''Counties with record loss:'''  
'''Counties with record loss:'''  


Santa Rosa (1869) and &nbsp;Wakulla (1896)  
Santa Rosa (1869) and Wakulla (1896)  


== Substitute Records ==
==Substitute Records==


*[[Florida Church Records|Florida Church Records]]  
*[[Florida Church Records|Florida Church Records]]
*[[Florida Cemeteries|Florida Cemetery Records]]  
*[[Florida Cemeteries|Florida Cemetery Records]]
*[[Florida Census|Florida Census Records]]  
*[[Florida Census|Florida Census Records]]
*[[Florida History|Florida History]]  
*[[Florida History|Florida History]]
*[[Florida Military Records|Florida Military Records]]  
*[[Florida Military Records|Florida Military Records]]
*[[Florida Newspapers|Florida Newspapers]]  
*[[Florida Newspapers|Florida Newspapers]]
*[[Florida Obituaries|Florida Obituaries]]
*[[Florida Periodicals|Florida Periodicals]]
*[[Florida Periodicals|Florida Periodicals]]


== Tips ==
==Tips==


*Information listed on vital records is given by an informant.&nbsp; Learn the relationship of the informant to the subject(s) of the record.&nbsp; The closer the relationship of the informant to the subject(s) and whether or not the informant was present at the time ot the event can help determine the accuracy of the information found on the record.  
*Information listed on vital records is given by an informant. Learn the relationship of the informant to the subject(s) of the record. The closer the relationship of the informant to the subject(s) and whether or not the informant was present at the time ot the event can help determine the accuracy of the information found on the record.
*If you are unable to locate vital records recorded by governments, search for church records&nbsp;for christening, marriage, death or burial.&nbsp; A family Bible may have been used to record births, marriages and death.  
*If you are unable to locate vital records recorded by governments, search for church records for christening, marriage, death or burial. A family Bible may have been used to record births, marriages and death.
*Records for African Americans are often recorded in separate files with separate indexes.  
*Records for African Americans are often recorded in separate files with separate indexes.
*Privacy laws may restrict your access to some vital records.&nbsp; Copies of some vital records recorded in the last 100 years may be unavailable to anyone except a direct relative.  
*Privacy laws may restrict your access to some vital records. Copies of some vital records recorded in the last 100 years may be unavailable to anyone except a direct relative.
*Search for Vital Records in the [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog Family History Library Catalog] by using a '''Place Search''''''.&nbsp;''' Search for Florida to locate records filed by the state and then search the '''name of the county '''to locate records kept by the county.
*Search for Vital Records in the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog] by using a '''Place Search'''. Search for Florida to locate records filed by the state and then search the '''name of the county''' to locate records kept by the county.


== Archives, Libraries and Societies ==
==Archives, Libraries and Societies==


*[[Florida Archives and Libraries|Florida Archives and Libraries]]  
*[[Florida Archives and Libraries|Florida Archives and Libraries]]
*Florida Societies
*[[Florida Societies|Florida Societies]]


== References ==
==References==


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'''Wiki articles describing these collections are found at:'''
{{Florida|Florida}} {{U.S. Vital Records}}
 
*[[Florida Death Index (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Florida Death Index (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]
*[[Florida Death Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]
*[[Florida Divorce Index (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Florida, Death Index (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]
*[[Florida County Marriages (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Florida County Marriages (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]
*[[Florida Marriages (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]
*[[Florida Births and Christenings (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]
*[[Florida Deaths and Burials (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]


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