The Florida Department of Health in Brevard County’s (DOH-Brevard) Office of Vital Statistics issues death records for all Florida counties for deaths from 2009 to present. All other records must be obtained from the Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville.

Death records can be issued upon receipt of the registrant’s death certificate to the registrant’s spouse, child, or grandchild. They can also be issued to the registrant’s sibling (if of legal age), parent, or the legal representative of any such person.

For additional information, contact us at 321-454-7163.

Fees

  • Death certificate – $15
  • Additional copies – $12 each

We accept cash, MasterCard, Visa, or money order. We cannot accept personal checks. Please make the money order or cashier’s check payable to the Florida Department of Health in Brevard County.

Location

How to Obtain Death Records

In Person

Apply in person at our office. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Please bring a picture ID.

Mail

Mail your request for a death record to:

Florida Department of Health in Brevard County
ATTN: Office of Vital Statistics
2565 Judge Fran Jamieson Way
Viera, FL 32940

Please include $7.50 for shipping and handling. Include all information regarding the death, a photocopy of the applicant’s picture ID, and a completed application. Records cannot be faxed to the applicant.

Fax

You can request death records by fax using a Visa or MasterCard for an additional processing fee of $15. Orders are processed within one business day. Express delivery is available for $30 through FedEx.

Fax your completed application, a photocopy of the applicant’s picture ID (enlarge picture ID), and the credit card authorization form to 321-454-7164.