Citrus County Death Records Services

Citrus County death records are issued by the Florida Department of Health office in Lecanto. This Central Florida location provides certified death certificates for any death that occurred in the state from 2009 to present. Residents of Inverness, Crystal River, Homosassa, and Beverly Hills can visit this office for in-person service. For vital statistics inquiries, call 352-527-0068 and select menu option 5. Death records remain an important resource for legal matters, genealogy research, and estate settlement throughout Citrus County.

Where to Get Citrus County Death Records

Need death records? The Florida Department of Health in Citrus County operates from West Sovereign Path in Lecanto. This facility serves as the central location for death records requests from throughout the county. The office maintains certified copies of Florida death certificates from 2009 forward. Older records must be requested from the state Bureau of Vital Statistics.

The Lecanto office provides walk-in service for death certificate requests. Staff can assist with locating records and processing applications. Same-day service is available for most requests. You will need to present valid photo identification. Payment is accepted in the form of cash, check, or money order.

For questions about vital statistics, call the main office number. Press option 5 to reach the vital records department directly. Staff can answer questions about fees, required documentation, and processing times.

Note: Always call 352-527-0068, option 5 to confirm current procedures before visiting the Citrus County office.

How to Request Death Records in Citrus County

Three ways exist. Choose yours.

In-person visits provide the fastest service. Go to the Lecanto office during business hours. Complete the application form on site or bring a completed DH727 form. Show your valid photo ID at the counter. Staff will process your request while you wait. Most records are available immediately.

Mail requests work for those who cannot visit in person. Download form DH727 from the state health department website. Fill out all required fields completely. Include a photocopy of your government-issued photo ID. Mail your application with payment to the Citrus County office. Allow two to three weeks for processing and return mail.

Online orders go through VitalChek. This is Florida's only authorized online vendor for death certificates. Access vitalchek.com to begin your order. Additional processing fees apply to online requests. Expedited shipping is available for urgent needs.

Cause of death information has special requirements. You must be an eligible family member or legal representative. Proof of your relationship is mandatory. The general public can only obtain records without cause of death details.

Fees for Death Records in Citrus County

Death certificate fees in Citrus County follow Florida state guidelines. The local office sets specific rates within state ranges. Current fees are subject to change.

The base fee includes the search and first certified copy. Order additional copies at the same time to save money. Rush processing costs extra for records before 2009. Contact the office to verify current fees before ordering.

Payment options at the Citrus County office include cash, personal check, and money order. Checks should be made payable to the Florida Department of Health. Credit cards are not accepted for walk-in requests. Online credit card payments are available only through VitalChek. A fifteen dollar charge applies to returned checks.

Types of Death Records Available

Two kinds exist. Pick carefully.

Without cause of death certificates are public records. Anyone eighteen or older may request these documents. They show personal details about the deceased person. Social security numbers are partially hidden. Only the last four digits appear on the certificate. Most legal purposes require only this type.

With cause of death certificates include medical information. Florida Statute 382.025 keeps this data confidential. Only certain people can access cause of death for fifty years. Eligible requesters include spouse, parent, child, grandchild, and sibling. Legal representatives with proper papers may also request this type.

Death certificates typically include:

• Full legal name of deceased
• Date and place of death
• Date and place of birth
• Social security number (partial)
• Cause of death (if eligible)
• Funeral director information

Note: Florida law requires filing within five days of death under Statute 382.008.

Florida State Death Records Office

The Bureau of Vital Statistics maintains Florida's complete death records collection. Their Jacksonville office holds certificates from 1877 to today. Records are most complete starting in 1917. Request pre-2009 records from this office.

The Bureau's mailing address is P.O. Box 210, Jacksonville, FL 32231-0042. The walk-in location is 1217 N Pearl St., Jacksonville, FL 32202. Call (904) 359-6900 for assistance.

Bureau fees follow a different structure. Five dollars covers a one-year search and one copy. Extra copies cost four dollars each. Additional year searches are two dollars per year up to a fifty dollar maximum. Rush service for older records costs ten dollars extra.

Fifty-year privacy rules apply to cause of death. After this time, full records become public. Anyone may then obtain complete death certificates.

Cities in Citrus County

Several communities dot Citrus County on Florida's Nature Coast. All residents can access death records services at the Lecanto office. Major cities include:

Additional communities include Floral City, Hernando, and Lecanto. The Florida Department of Health in Citrus County serves all areas of the county.

Nearby Counties

These neighboring counties share borders with Citrus County. Residents near county lines may also use offices in these locations.