How to Search Florida Vital Records
Florida vital records (births, deaths, marriages, divorces) are maintained by the state Department of Health (or equivalent). Older records may be at county clerks or the state archives. Some records are restricted by privacy law.
- Order birth, death, marriage, divorce: through the Florida Department of Health Vital Records office.
- Order online: vitalchek.com — authorized vendor for most states.
- Historic records: contact the Florida State Archives.
- Marriage license: apply at any county clerk's office.
- Genealogy research: state historical societies and FamilySearch.org carry many historical vital records.
Population
22,610,726
Households
8,500,000
Median Income
$67,917
Median Home Value
$292,200
Vital Records Databases
57 official Florida vital records sources.
Vital Records
Alachua County Divorces
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Alachua County Divorce Records and other Civil Records on file in the Clerks Office.
Alachua County Marriages | 1837-1973
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Search the Alachua County Florida Clerk of the Court Marriage Records by bride or groom name from 1837 to 1973.
Broward County | Divorces
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Select "Family" in the Court Type menu to search Broward County divorces.
Deaths | Probate Documents
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Click on Probate Document in the Document Type field to search Florida probate documents.
Indian River County Obituaries 1919-2001
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Search the Indian River County Library records for Vero Beach Press obituaries published between 1919 and 2001.
Lake County | Divorces
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Lake County Court Family and Domestic Relations court records, including divorces and annulments.
Leon County Marriages
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Search for marriage records in Leon County by name, case number, date range, date of birth, or status.
Miami-Dade County | Death Certificates
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In the Document Type field, click on DEATH CERTIFICATE for Miami-Dade County Recorder death records.
Miami-Dade County | Divorces
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Miami-Dade County Family Court case filings include divorces.
Miami-Dade County | Marriages
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Miami-Dade County Clerk of Courts marriage license search.
Miami-Dade County | Medical Examiner Search
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Death records from the Miami-Dade Medical Examiner's office.
Pinellas County | Divorces
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Select "Civil, Family Case Records" to find Pinellas County divorce records.
Volusia County | Divorces
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Civil, family (including divorces), and probate court records in Volusia County.
Gadsden County | Marriages
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Marriage license search from the Gadsden County Clerk of Court.
Orange County | Unsolved Homicides
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Orange County Sheriff's Office unsolved homicides.
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Deaths | Death Certificates
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Click on Death Certificate in the Document Type field search for Florida death certificates.
Pinellas County Obituaries 1990-1992
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Browse the Pinellas County Genealogy Society records by name for newspaper obituaries published between 1990 and 1992.
Levy County Marriages | 1854-1900
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Browse by name for historical marriage license records for the years 1854 through 1900 in Levy County.
Pinellas County | Accidental Deaths
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RootsWeb database of accidental deaths published in Pinellas County newspapers between 1901 and 1938.
Alachua County Cemetery Records
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Alachua County Cemetery Records. Information comes from the 1966 DAR Cemetery Books with a few updates.
Hillsborough County | Marriages
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Clerk of the Circuit Court of Hillsborough County marriage certificate search. Select MARRIAGE RECORD in the category menu.
Escambia County Marriages
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Click on -Marriage Records- to search the Escambia County Clerk of the Circuit Court database by case number, name, or date range for marriage records.
Escambia County Divorces
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Search the Escambia County Clerk of the Circuit Court database for Marriage, Civil, Circuit Civil, County Civil, Family Law, Probate/Guardianship, etc. court records.
Gadsden County | Divorces
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Gadsden County Domestic Relations court records, including divorces.
Manatee County Divorces
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Search Manatee County Clerk of the Circuit Court records by name, case type, uniform case number, citation number, or file date range. Case types include (but not limited to) civil, criminal, family, probate, small claims, traffic & parking.
Santa Rosa County Divorces
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Search this Santa Rosa County Court database for by last name, citation number, or clerk case number for civil, criminal, and traffic court records.
Leon County Divorces
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For Leon county divorce records, select "Domestic Relations" in the optional search field.
Manatee County | Marriages
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Manatee County marriage records from the Clerk of the Circuit Court.
Hillsborough County Obituaries
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Search for obituaries of Hillsborough County residents published in the Tampa Bay Times.
Okaloosa County Marriages & Divorces
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Okaloosa County Clerk of Courts for family law divorce and marriage records.
Deaths | Cemetery Records
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Florida cemeteries in Florida by county and a searchable index including cemetery maps, interment records, and many gravestone photos.
Kissimmee Cemetery Records - Rose Hill
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Search the Rose Hill Cemetery in Kissimmee burial records by name or search for spaces by owner.
Orange Park | Cemetery Records
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Searchable index of Orange Park burial records and interactive cemetery map.
Births | Births & Christenings 1880-1935
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Limited database of Florida births and christenings between 1880 and 1935.
Deaths | Deaths & Burials 1900-1921
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Limited database of Florida death and burial records filed between 1900 and 1921.
Deaths | Social Security Administration
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Search the Social Security death index for deaths reported where Florida was the location of last residence, last benefit, or was the state the number was first issued.
Clearwater Unsolved Homicides
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Provided by the Clearwater Police Department. View this listing of unsolved homicides in Clearwater, Florida with information including photo of.
Tampa Cemetery & Burial Records
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Search this database of burial records in Tampa by last name to view name, age, date of death, cemetery and location.
Florida Counties
All 67 Florida counties. Click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder and assessor links.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a Florida birth certificate?▼
Order from the Florida Department of Health Vital Records office, online through VitalChek, by mail, or in person at a county clerk.
Are Florida vital records public?▼
Most Florida vital records have access restrictions. Recent records may require proof of relationship. Older records (typically 50+ years for births, 25+ for deaths) are usually public.
Where do I get a Florida marriage license?▼
Marriage licenses are issued by county clerks. Both parties typically apply in person. Fees and waiting periods vary by county.
How do I find old vital records?▼
For records before state-level recording began, contact the Florida State Archives or the county where the event occurred.
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