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Death Certificates

Florida Department of Health in Calhoun County

To protect the privacy of sensitive information and to prevent identify theft, the cause of death on a Death Certificate is not public record. As required by state law, we restrict access to these certificates, but they are readily available to the individuals, family members and guardians or beneficiaries. We require requesting individuals to produce photo identification and/or other documentation before releasing these confidential records or portions of the records.

  • Who Can Obtain a Certified Copy of a Death Certificate?
  • What Information is Needed for Death Certificates?
  • What is the cost of a Death Certificate?
  • Where do I obtain a copy of a Birth or Death Certificate?

Without the cause of death listed:

  • Anyone may request a copy of a Death Certificate without the cause of death showing on the certificate, it is considered a public record.

With the cause of death listed:

  • You must be a member of the immediate family. This includes a spouse or parent, child, grandchild, or sibling if of legal age
  • Beneficiary of a deceased person's life insurance policy that documents your beneficiary status
  • Estate administrator (must provide documentation)

A valid form of photo identification such as a driver's license, State ID issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles, passport, or military ID.

You will need the following information to complete the death certificate form:

  • Full Name of the deceased
  • Date of death
  • County of death
Each copy of a death certificate is $10.00.

Visit our main office:

Florida Department of Health in Calhoun

19611 SR 20 W

Blountstown, FL 32424

Phone number: 850-674-5645

Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Monday - Friday