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Certificates

Ordering Certificates

Florida certificates are issued through the Bureau of Vital Statistics at the Department of Health. Orders may be placed in person, by mail, or online through VitalChek.

Order Online Through VitalChek

VitalChek® is the only vendor recommended by the Florida Department of Health. VitalChek® is a 3rd party service, not affiliated with the Florida Department of Health. As such, fees charged by VitalChek® may be different than fees charged when ordering directly through your local health department office. See the links below or contact us for fees charged by the Department of Health.

To Order By Mail Or In Person

 

Birth Certificates

Lee County Vital Statistics office provides certified copies of births that happened in the State of Florida from 1917 to present. This section has instructions on who and how to order birth certificates and birth records from other states.

 

Death Certificates

This section has instructions on who and how to order death certificates for deaths that happened in the State of Florida and from other states.

 

Marriage Certificates

Marriage certificates can only be issued for marriages performed in the State of Florida from June 6, 1927 to the present. Marriage certificates prior to June 6, 1927 must be requested from the Clerk of Court in the County where the marriage license was issued.

 

Divorce Certificates

Divorce certificates can only be issued for divorces that took place in the State of Florida from June 6, 1927 to the present. Divorce certificates prior to June 6, 1927 must be requested from the Clerk of Court in the County where the divorce was granted.