Vital records in Florida — birth certificates, death certificates, marriage licenses, and divorce records — can be obtained from Clerk of Court (marriage) / DOH (birth, death). Marriage licenses are issued by the Clerk of the Circuit Court.
What this page covers: Florida vital record ordering, eligibility requirements, and related databases. What it does not cover: Genealogy records older than the state vital records system (check the Genealogy Resources page for historical records).
Where to start: For certified copies of birth or death certificates, contact Clerk of Court (marriage) / DOH (birth, death). For marriage licenses, contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the ceremony will occur. For divorce records, contact the court that granted the decree.
Common mistake: Birth and death certificates, marriage licenses, and divorce decrees come from different offices. Do not assume one office handles all vital records.
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