Lee county health issues Florida deaths from 2009 to the present. Deaths before 2009 go to Jacksonville.
Who may request
Family member or legal representative when requesting cause of death. Confirm on the Lee County application.
What to bring
A completed death-certificate application plus identification as the office lists. Confirm on lee.floridahealth.gov.
Where to write or visit
83 Pondella Road, North Fort Myers, FL 33903. Hours on the county page: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Phone listed 239-332-9572. Jacksonville handles deaths before 2009.
Notes from the desk
County page this check: $11 death certificate and $11 additional certificates, plus a $10 rush fee. Online orders go through VitalChek. This desk takes no cut.