Florida Counties Death Index

Florida has 67 counties, each maintaining death records through local county health departments. The Florida Death Index spans records from 1877 to the present day, with each county serving as a vital access point for death certificates and genealogical research. County health departments issue death certificates for deaths occurring from 2009 forward, while older death records are held at the state Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville. Whether you are tracing family history, settling an estate, or need certified copies for legal purposes, each county provides essential resources for accessing Florida death records.