The Miami-Dade County Health Department is responsible for maintaining death certificates for people who have passed away in our county. There are several methods to obtain a certified copy of a death certificate.
Note : If you are interested in obtaining these records for genealogical purposes, there are other methods available to you. For more information, see Miami, Florida Genealogy Resources.
How to Obtain a Certified Copy of a Death Certificate in Miami-Dade County
- Gather the information specified in “What You Need” below.
- To apply in person, visit one of the Health Department offices at 18680 NW 67th Avenue in North Miami, 1350 NW 14th St (Room 3) in Miami, or 18255 Homestead Avenue # 113 in West Perrine.
- If you wish to submit an application by mail, please print the application and send it to the Miami-Dade County Health Department, 1350 NW 14th Street, Room 3, Miami, FL 33125.
- To apply by phone, call 1-866-830-1906 between 8 am and 8 pm, Monday through Friday.
- If you would like to fax a request, fax your request to 1-866-602-1902.
- To apply online, visit Miami Vital Records.
Application tips
- Protective Certificate Sleeves are available for $ 5
- Expedited delivery will provide you with your certificate in 3-5 business days for an additional fee of $ 17.50
- Expedited service will move your request through the system in less than 3 business days for an additional $ 10 fee.
- Expedited delivery and expedited service are NOT the same. If you want your certificate really fast, you need both.
- Anyone over the age of 18 can obtain a copy of a death certificate for anyone with no cause of death listed. Death records that list the cause of death are issued only to the person’s spouse, parent, child, grandchild, or brother; anyone who has an interest in the estate (as evidenced by a will, insurance policy, or other documentation); anyone with evidence that they are acting on behalf of one of the persons mentioned above.
What do you need
- Photo ID (valid driver’s license, state ID card, or military ID)
- Applicant’s relationship with the person named in the certificate
- Full name of the person named on the certificate
- Date of death of the person named on the certificate
- Place of death of the person named in the certificate
- Applicant’s signature (parent or guardian if under 18)
- $ 10 application fee for each copy
