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Restrictions
Certificates are public record and anyone may obtain certified copies, which do not show the cause of death information. Certified copies of death certificates, which show the cause of death may only be issued to the deceased’s spouse or parent, or the deceased’s child, grandchild, or sibling, if of legal age, or to any family member who provides a will, insurance policy, or other document that demonstrates the family member’s interest in the estate of the deceased, or to any person who provides documentation that he or she is acting on behalf of any of them, or by court order directing to whom a death record may be issued. Cause of death information becomes public information 50 years following the death.
Two Years of Current Records
- The deceased must have died in Broward County
- The Broward County Vital Statistics office does not research death information. In order to obtain a death certificate from this office you must have the correct month and year of death.
Prior to Two Years.
- Please contact the State Office of Vital Statistics
- Phone number: (904) 359-6900 extension 9000
Research Death Information
- Please contact the
State Office of Vital Statistics
- Phone number: (904) 359-6900 extension 9000
Cause of Death
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Fees
| Services | Fees | Comments |
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| Death Certificate Without Cause of Death | $10.00 | in Broward County only |
| Death Certificate With Cause of Death | $10.00 | in Broward County only |
| Additional copies ordered at the same time | $10.00 | in Broward County only |
| Additional Services | Fees | Comments |
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| Funeral Home Service | $10.00 | Orders in by 10am - out after 3pm |
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Optional Fees for Mail-In Orders |
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| Additional Services | Fees | Comments |
| Expedite Fee (Rush) | $10.00 | 3-5 business days for processing |
| Regular Delivery |
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10-14 business days, Expected delivery |
| Overnight Fee | $21.00 | overnight delivery service 3-5 business days, Expected delivery |
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Required Fees for Phone-in and Internet Services |
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| Additional Services | Fees | Comments |
| Expedite Fee (Rush) | $10.00 | 3-5 business days for processing |
| Regular Shipping & Handling | $5.00 | First class U.S. Mail 10-14 business days, Expected delivery |
| Overnight Shipping & Handling | $22.50 | overnight delivery service 3-5 business days, Expected delivery |
Payments
| Payment Source Accepted |
Comments |
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| Cash | |
| Money Order Cashier's Check Certified Bank Draft |
Requirements for acceptable payment source:
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| Personal Check | Requirements for acceptable payment source:
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| Credit Card |
Necessary for Phone or Internet Orders
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