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Death Certificates

Florida Department of Health in Calhoun County

Who Can Obtain a Certified Copy of a 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)

What Information is Needed for Death Certificates?
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

What is the cost of a Death Certificate?
Each copy of a death certificate is $10.00

Where do I obtain a copy of a Birth or Death Certificate?

Visit our main office:
Florida Department of Health in Calhoun
19611 SR 20 W
Blountstown, Florida 32424
Phone number: (850) 674-5645

We are open from 7:30am to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday