Order Online
Order death certificates online through VitalChek®, the only vendor authorized by the Florida Department of Health.
The Florida Department of Health in Jefferson County Vital Statistics Office reviews, accepts and processes death records for Jefferson County events. We also issue certified copies of death certificates in accordance with Chapter 382, Florida Statutes.
Download the Death Certificate Application.
Obtaining a Death Certificate
Without Cause of Death: Anyone can purchase a death certificate without the cause of death listed.
With Cause of Death: Because the cause of death is confidential, it can only be obtained by:
- An immediate family member (spouse, child, sibling if 18 years old or older)
- Anyone with an insurance policy or other document that shows their interest in the estate
- A legal representative of the above named (382.025 F.S.)
Death certificates for a person who died prior to 2009 whether in Jefferson County or any other Florida county can be obtained from:
State of Florida
Vital Statistics Office
P.O. Box 210
Jacksonville, FL 32231-0042
Fees
$15.00 per certificate
Hours of Operation
8:00am-4:00pm
Monday-Friday