Broward county health issues Florida deaths from 2009 to the present. Deaths before 2009 go to the Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville. County fees vary and were not posted on the Broward death-certificate page this check.
Who may request
Family member or legal representative when requesting cause of death. Florida treats cause of death on recent records as confidential. Confirm on the Broward application.
What to bring
A completed death-certificate application plus identification as the office lists. Confirm the current ID list on the county health page.
Where to write or visit
Vital Statistics in Fort Lauderdale is listed from the county health pages (780 SW 24th Street appears on local city referrals). Phone listed 954-467-4413. Confirm the counter on broward.floridahealth.gov before you drive. Jacksonville handles deaths before 2009.
Notes from the desk
The Broward health department page this check lists how to order (online, mail, in person) but does not publish a dollar amount. Confirm the fee on the official site or by phone before you go. Do not guess. Online orders go through VitalChek, the vendor Florida names. This desk takes no cut. Jacksonville extras are cheaper on the state page if you can wait.