How to obtain a copy of a Miami death certificate

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

1. Gather the information specified in “What You Need” below.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. To apply by phone, call 1-866-830-1906 between 8 am and 8 pm, Monday through Friday.

1. If you would like to fax a request, fax your request to 1-866-602-1902.
2. To apply online, visit Miami Vital Records.

Application tips

1. Protective Certificate Sleeves are available for $ 5
2. Expedited delivery will provide you with your certificate in 3-5 business days for an additional fee of $ 17.50
3. Expedited service will move your request through the system in less than 3 business days for an additional $ 10 fee.
4. Expedited delivery and expedited service are NOT the same. If you want your certificate really fast, you need both.
5. 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