Hamilton County Florida Death Records
The Florida Department of Health in Jasper keeps Hamilton County death records. This office serves all residents of North Florida near Georgia. Death certificates are legal papers proving someone has died. Florida Statute Chapter 382 governs access. Hamilton County makes getting records easy.
Where to Get Hamilton County Death Records
Visit the Florida Department of Health in Hamilton County. Their Jasper office handles all death record requests. Staff can print copies while you wait. They also take mail and online requests. Visit them for help with forms.
Order Hamilton County death records online through VitalChek. This is a fast way to get certified copies. The state uses VitalChek for all online orders. You pay a fee for this service. Visit hamilton.floridahealth.gov to learn more.
The Hamilton County Health Department follows state rules. Death records are not public for 50 years. Only family members and legal reps can get copies. After 50 years, anyone can view them.
| Office | Florida Department of Health in Hamilton County |
|---|---|
| Address | 209 SE Central Avenue, Jasper, FL 32052 |
| Phone | (386) 792-1414 |
| Website | hamilton.floridahealth.gov |
| Records Available | Death certificates per state guidelines |
How to Request Death Records in Hamilton County
You have three ways to get Hamilton County death records. Each way works well. Pick the one fitting your needs. Some ways are faster.
In-person visits provide same-day service. Bring your ID and proof you can get the record. Staff will check your papers. They print copies right there. This is fastest. Most visits take under 30 minutes.
Mail orders work well if you live far from Jasper. Send your form, ID copy, and payment. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope. Mail takes about 7 to 10 days to process. Allow extra time for the post office.
Online orders go through VitalChek. Visit their website to start. You need a credit card. The site guides you through each step. Most online orders ship in 3 to 5 days. Rush service costs more. This option works day and night.
All orders need proof of your right to the death record.
Fees for Death Records in Hamilton County
Hamilton County follows state fee rules. The first copy costs $5. This includes the search fee. Each extra copy costs $4. These fees pay for printing and staff time. The health department takes cash, check, or money order. Online orders use credit cards.
VitalChek adds a service fee for online orders. This fee is on top of state cost. The amount varies by order type. Rush shipping costs extra. Regular mail is free. Check the total before paying.
You must pay before getting records. No bills are sent. Make checks payable to the Florida Department of Health. Wrong payment types delay your order.
Types of Death Records Available
Hamilton County offers two kinds of death certificates. Each type serves a different need. Pick the right one. The health department can help. Both are official state papers.
Certified copies have the state seal. This proves they are real. You need this for legal tasks. Banks ask for it. So do insurance firms. Lawyers use it in court. Most official needs require this type. The seal makes it valid everywhere.
Plain copies cost less but have no seal. They work for family history. Some groups accept them. But they are not legal proof. You cannot use them to claim benefits.
Learn more at the Hamilton County Health Department website.
The image shows the main health department building where death records are processed.
Always ask what type you need before ordering.
Florida State Resources for Hamilton County
Hamilton County residents can use state resources. The Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville keeps all state death records. This office has records from 2009 to present. Some go back to 1877.
The Bureau is at 1217 N Pearl St., Jacksonville, FL 32202. Their phone is (904) 359-6900. They are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Visit in person or order by mail.
For online orders, Florida uses VitalChek. Visit www.vitalchek.com to order. This is Florida's only authorized online vendor.
Florida law keeps cause of death confidential for 50 years per Statute 382.025. Death records must be filed within 5 days per Statute 382.008. Learn more at the Florida death certificates page.
This state resource provides access to vital records information.
Cities in Hamilton County
Hamilton County includes communities in North Florida. All residents use the Jasper office. The county seat is Jasper.
Other communities include White Springs and Jennings. All death records go through the main office at 209 SE Central Avenue.