LexisNexis VitalChek Network Inc. is America’s #1 resource for ordering certified government-issued vital records online, such as official Florida death certificate copies, offering the convenience of secure credit card processing, rush delivery and 24-hour customer service. VitalChek is a government-approved organization so you don’t have to worry about hidden charges, inflated prices, or the security of your data.

VitalChek is your direct online connection for ordering official Florida death certificate copies from Florida Vital Records. Certified copies of official death certificate copies issued through our service typically have raised or stamped seals and/or special security paper, depending on the issuing state’s requirements.

For enhanced security, VitalChek recommends selecting an express delivery service, such as UPS or FedEx, when ordering official Florida death certificate copies. Choosing an express delivery service provides the ability to track your shipment from the time it’s sent by Florida Vital Records to the time it reaches your door, and provides insurance should your delivery be lost or damaged in transit.

FLORIDA DEATH CERTIFICATESFlorida Vital Records issues copies of certified Florida death certificates, that can typically be used to obtain death benefits, claim insurance proceeds, social security and other legal purposes. Who Can Order? Anyone may order copies of Florida death certificates; however, Florida death certificates containing the cause of death information are only issued to the decedent's immediate family (parent, spouse, adult child, adult grandchild, adult sibling). If you are not a member of the decedent's immediate family, you must submit proof of entitlement demonstrating tangible interest in the estate of the decedent. Please fax this documentation to 877.550.7428. (Note: Cause of death becomes public information 50 years following the death. Prior to that time, cause of death information is considered confidential.)

NOTICE: Although VitalChek attempts to include accurate and up-to-date information on this site, state and agency information is subject to change without notice. VitalChek makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the information herein and assumes no liability with respect to such information.

An official Florida death certificate copy is generally required documentation for claiming insurance proceeds or collecting death benefits. Other valid purposes for an official death certificate include:

	Social Security Notification
	Probating a Will
	Completing a Final Tax Return
	Assuming Control of Family Assets Held in the Deceased’s Name
	Replacement of a Lost or Stolen Certificate

In addition to official death certificate copies, Florida Vital Records also issues certified copies of Birth Certificates, Marriage Records and Divorce Records for events that occurred within the State of Florida. You may order copies of Florida Vital Records through VitalChek on an expedited basis.