Florida death certificate copies come with or without cause-of-death information
Florida death certificate requests can differ depending on whether the copy includes the cause-of-death section or leaves that part off.
Before ordering a Florida death certificate, ask whether the receiving office needs the cause of death.
Any adult may order a certified copy without that section. If the death was less than 50 years ago, a copy with the cause and full Social Security number is private. A spouse or parent may order it. So may an adult child, grandchild, or sibling. The circle also includes someone who shows an interest in the estate, a person acting for an eligible family member, or someone with a court order.
The cause becomes public after 50 years, but the Social Security number stays private. You also need valid photo ID when asking for the cause. Check with the bank, insurer, benefit office, or title office before you choose a copy. That can save a second order.
County health departments handle Florida deaths from 2009 to now. Use the state Bureau of Vital Statistics for an older record. Gather the full name, date and place of death, and any needed family or estate proof before you apply.
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