Birth and Death Certificates

The Florida Department of Health in Wakulla County serves as a vital records office for birth and death certificates for the State of Florida.

A birth record search requires an advance payment of a NON-REFUNDABLE search fee of $15. You must apply IN-PERSON with a valid photo identification.

Normal processing time is one business day, provided the record and the application are complete and in order.

Information you need to know and/or have, to apply for a birth or death certificate is as follows:

Birth Certificates

• Florida birth certificates from 1930 to present date are available to print
• Must be 18 years or older
• Photo ID required (driver's license, passport, military ID)
• $15 fee (cash, check, money order, credit, or debit card)

Death Certificates

• Must be 18 years or older
• Photo ID required (driver's license, passport, military ID)
• $15 fee (cash, check, money order, credit or debit card)
• Florida death certificates from 2009 to present date are available to print. Death certificates prior to the year 2009 must be requested from the Office Vital Statistics in Jacksonville, Florida.