Search Daytona Beach Obituary Records

Daytona Beach obituary and death records are managed through the Volusia County Department of Health, which handles vital records for all cities and towns across the county. Daytona Beach is the best-known city in Volusia County and sits along the Atlantic coast in the eastern part of the county. The Volusia County DOH office processes death certificate requests for Daytona Beach residents by walk-in, mail, and phone. Death records from 2009 to the present are held at the county level. Older records, going all the way back to 1877, are kept by the Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville.

Volusia County DOH for Daytona Beach

The Volusia County Department of Health vital records office handles all death certificate requests for Daytona Beach. The office is conveniently located in the Daytona Beach area, making it easy for local residents to visit in person. It holds death records from 2009 forward for all deaths that took place in Volusia County. For deaths before 2009, you need to contact the state bureau in Jacksonville.

Bring a valid photo ID when you visit. Fill out a request form at the counter, and staff will look up the death record. The first certified copy is $15. Each extra copy of the same record is $10. Call ahead at (386) 274-0500 to check on payment options and confirm the walk-in address. The mailing address is a PO box, but the office has a physical location for in-person visits that Daytona Beach residents can drive to.

How to Get Daytona Beach Death Records

Daytona Beach residents have three main ways to get death certificates. Visit the Volusia County DOH in person, send a mail request, or use VitalChek online. Each method has its own cost and timeline. In-person visits are fastest for Daytona Beach residents since the office is right in the area.

For a mail request, download Form DH727 from the Florida DOH site. Fill it out and mail it with a check or money order for $15 and a copy of your photo ID to the Volusia County DOH at PO Box 9190, Daytona Beach, FL 32117. Mail requests take about two to three weeks to process. This is a solid choice when you do not need the Daytona Beach death record in a rush.

VitalChek is the state-approved online vendor. Go to VitalChek or call 1-877-550-7330. The base cost is $15 for the first copy plus a $7 processing charge. Delivery takes five to seven business days. Credit and debit cards work. This is handy for people who are out of state or who can not visit the Volusia County office during business hours.

The state bureau in Jacksonville at 1217 N Pearl St, FL 32202 holds records going back to 1877. A search and one copy cost $5. Extra copies are $4 each. Rush service is $10 more. Daytona Beach residents should use this office for deaths that happened before 2009 or outside Volusia County.

Daytona Beach Obituary Search

A death certificate and an obituary serve different purposes. The certificate is an official government record. The obituary is a family notice in a newspaper. When you are searching for Daytona Beach obituary records, both types of documents can give you a more complete view of a person's life and passing.

The Volusia County Public Library has the Daytona Beach Regional Library at 105 E. Magnolia Avenue. This is a good starting point for obituary research. The library has newspaper archives, including the Daytona Beach News-Journal, which is the main local paper. Past issues are on microfilm and in digital databases. A library card gives you access to some online databases from home, making it easier to search for Daytona Beach obituary notices without a trip to the library.

The Florida Memory project from the State Archives has historical records online. Old vital records, military service cards, and pension files may help trace deaths from decades past in the Daytona Beach area. The Florida Clerks of Court site links to the Volusia County Clerk, where probate records are filed. Probate records often mention the date and circumstances of a death and can help connect your research.

Who Can Get Daytona Beach Death Records

Florida law creates two types of death certificates. The public version omits the cause of death. Any person 18 or older can get this type for any Daytona Beach death. You do not have to be a family member or state a reason.

The confidential version shows the cause of death and stays restricted for 50 years under Florida Statutes Chapter 382. Only spouses, parents, children, and estate representatives qualify to request it. You need proof of your relationship. A court order can also grant access when there is a valid legal reason to see the cause of death on a Daytona Beach death record.

Under Florida Statutes Chapter 119, the state public records law ensures that death certificates without cause of death are available to the general public. The Volusia County DOH must issue a copy to any adult who pays the fee for Daytona Beach death records.

Daytona Beach Death Record Fees

Here is what Daytona Beach residents can expect to pay for death certificates, depending on the source.

• Volusia County DOH first copy: $15
• Volusia County DOH added copies: $10 each
• State bureau search and one copy: $5
• State bureau added copies: $4 each
• State bureau rush processing: $10
• VitalChek first copy: $15 plus $7 processing

The state bureau is cheapest for bulk orders. The county office is best for a single copy and same-day service. VitalChek is the most convenient for Daytona Beach residents ordering from out of state or outside business hours. All three options produce the same official certified copy.

Legal Help in Daytona Beach

Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida has a Daytona Beach office that serves Volusia County residents. They help with estate, probate, and other legal issues at no cost for those who qualify by income. Call (386) 258-5600 for details. The Volusia County Bar Association also offers a lawyer referral service for residents who need a private attorney for estate or probate matters.

The City of Daytona Beach website at codb.us has links to community resources and local services. For crisis support, dial 211 to reach the United Way of Volusia-Flagler helpline. It operates around the clock and can connect Daytona Beach residents with grief counseling, financial assistance, and other support services during difficult times.

Volusia County Obituary Records

Daytona Beach is part of Volusia County, and all death records are filed through the county DOH office. The county page covers more about the Volusia DOH, full fee lists, and other resources that serve Daytona Beach and every city in the county.

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