Death Certificates
Contact Us
Florida Department of Health in Lake County- chd35webmaster@flhealth.gov
- 352-589-6424
Main Phone Number - 352-801-2755
Citizen Information Line -
Fax
352-589-6492
Main Fax Number -
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 1305
Tavares, FL 32778
Death certificates and can be purchased at any Florida Department of Health's (DOH) vital statistics office throughout the state. DOH only issues certificates for deaths that occured in Florida. If the death occured outside of Florida, contact the state in which the death occurred.
Family members or a legal representative(s) can request copies of a death certificate. Copies of death certificates listing the cause of death requires proper authorization.
There are three options to request copies of death certificates:
Additional Resources
- 1. In-Person
- 2. By Mail
- 3. Online
Bring your completed application, state-issued identification, and payment. The Florida Department of Health in Lake County has three offices to serve you.
Processing the request in-person usually takes approximately 15 minutes.
Fees- Death Certificate: $12
- Vinyl Protector: $5
Locations
Processing Time
Processing the request by mail is dependent on U.S.P.S. delivery. We process requests received daily, during regular business hours.
- Death Certificate: $12
- Vinyl Protector: $5
Locations
Copies of a death certificate can be processed online. DOH partners with VitalChek to service online requests. An additional fee is charged by VitalChek for using this service, and all major credit cards are accepted.
- Visit VitalChek or call 800-255-2414
Processing Time:
Processing time is based on the mail option you select. Certificates can be mailed through U.S.P.S. and usually take 3-5 days, or UPS delivery is available for an additional fee.
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