Access Davie Obituary Records

Obituary and death certificate records for the Town of Davie are managed by the Broward County Department of Health in Fort Lauderdale. Davie is technically a town, not a city, but with over 112,000 residents it is one of the most populated communities in Broward County. Like Pompano Beach, Plantation, and other Broward municipalities, all Davie vital records requests route through the same county DOH office. The Broward office keeps death records from 2009 to the present, while older records are at the state Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville.

Davie Death Records Office

Davie does not have its own vital records office. The Town of Davie is governed by its own council and administration, but death certificates must be obtained through the Broward County DOH office. The Fort Lauderdale office is about a 15-minute drive east from central Davie, making it one of the closer trips compared to some other Broward County cities.

The Broward County DOH closes at 3:00 PM every third Thursday of the month. The Paul Hughes location offers Wednesday evening hours until 6:00 PM. Both options are available to Davie residents. The main office on SW 6th Avenue in Fort Lauderdale can get busy because it serves all of Broward County's two million-plus residents.

The Town of Davie website provides general town services but does not handle death certificates or vital records directly.

The Town of Davie website offers municipal services and community information for residents.

How to Get Davie Death Certificates

Davie residents can get death certificates three ways. The process is the same for all Broward County residents, but some specifics help Davie residents plan their request.

For in-person requests, visit the Broward County DOH at 2421-A SW 6th Ave in Fort Lauderdale. From Davie, take I-595 east to I-95 south and exit at SW 6th Avenue. Bring a valid photo ID and a completed DH727 form. You need the deceased person's full name, date of death, date of birth, county or city of death, and Social Security number if known. Processing takes 3 to 5 business days for records from 2009 forward. Davie residents heading to the office mid-week will generally find shorter lines than on Mondays or Fridays.

Mail orders go to the Fort Lauderdale address. Include a completed DH727 application, a photocopy of your ID, and a check or money order made out to the Florida Department of Health. Add a self-addressed stamped envelope. Mail requests from the Broward County office typically take 2 to 3 weeks. The office's high volume means delays happen sometimes.

Online orders use VitalChek, the state's authorized vendor. The cost is $15 for the first certificate plus $7 processing. Extra copies are $4 each. Credit or debit card payment. Delivery in 5 to 7 business days standard. For Davie residents who prefer to handle things from home, VitalChek is the easiest route even though it costs more than the $5 in-person fee.

Davie Death Certificate Types

Florida has two death certificate types. The rules are the same for every Davie death record as they are for any other city in the state.

The public version omits cause of death. Any adult can request it. It shows the name, dates, and place of death. The first five SSN digits are redacted. Under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes, cause of death and SSN are confidential. This version is fine for genealogy, proof of death, and other non-medical purposes.

The confidential version includes cause of death. It stays sealed for 50 years. Only eligible requesters can access it. The eligible list includes surviving spouses, parents, adult children or grandchildren, adult siblings, and those with estate or insurance interests. DH Form 1959 proves eligibility. A court order also works. Davie families dealing with estate matters or insurance claims typically need this confidential version.

Davie Obituary Fees and Costs

The Broward County DOH charges $5 for a Davie death certificate search plus one certified copy. Extra copies at the same time cost $4 each. Cash, check, or money order for in-person payments.

VitalChek charges $15 for the first copy plus a $7 processing fee. Additional copies through VitalChek are $4 each. A single Davie death certificate online costs about $22 before shipping. Rush delivery adds more. For Davie residents who live close to the Fort Lauderdale office, the in-person option saves money.

If you need records before 2009, the state Bureau of Vital Statistics charges $5 per search, plus $2 per year searched if the death date is unknown (capped at $50). Rush service from the state adds $10. Shipping is $1 per order. These fees apply to older Davie death records that only the state bureau can provide.

Davie Historical Records and Genealogy

The Broward County DOH has death records from 2009 to the present. For Davie deaths before 2009, the state Bureau of Vital Statistics at 1217 N Pearl St, Jacksonville, FL 32202 is the source. Phone: (904) 359-6900. Email: VitalStats@FLHealth.gov. State records go back to 1877.

Under Chapter 382 of the Florida Statutes, all death certificates must be filed within five days. Section 382.008 sets the timeline and Section 382.016 authorizes local registrars to issue certified copies. These laws govern every death in Davie.

The Florida Memory Project offers free digitized records for genealogy work. The Broward County Library System has genealogy collections and local history resources. The Florida Clerks of Court site links to probate records that may have death-related information. The Town of Davie was incorporated in 1925, so records before that date would be filed under Broward County's early records system.

Local funeral homes in Davie maintain obituary records. The South Florida Sun-Sentinel publishes Davie-area obituaries. Several online obituary databases cover the Davie area. For very old records, church archives and cemetery records in western Broward County can sometimes fill in gaps that official vital records do not cover.

Davie Vital Records Notes

Davie residents share the Broward County DOH with Pompano Beach, Plantation, Fort Lauderdale, and dozens of other Broward cities. Because all of these communities use the same office, the volume of requests is one of the highest in Florida. If you have a tight deadline, consider using VitalChek or visiting the office early in the morning.

Filing false information on a vital records application is a third-degree felony. Always bring valid ID and give accurate details on every form. The Broward County office processes so many applications that they are equipped to flag inconsistencies. Whether you live in Davie, Fort Lauderdale, or anywhere else in the county, the same rules and penalties apply.

Davie County Records

All Davie death records go through Broward County. Visit the county page for full details on the DOH office, services, and fee information.

Nearby Cities

These Florida cities near Davie also have obituary record pages with details on their local death certificate process.