Search Deltona Death Records

Obituary and death certificate records for Deltona are handled by the Volusia County Department of Health in Daytona Beach. Deltona is the largest city in Volusia County with a population just over 100,000. All vital records for Deltona residents go through the county DOH office. The Volusia County DOH maintains death records from 2009 to the present, while older records are stored at the state Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville. Deltona sits in the western part of Volusia County, about 25 miles inland from the coast.

Deltona Death Certificate Office

Deltona does not have its own vital records office. Death certificates for Deltona residents are processed at the Volusia County DOH office in Daytona Beach. The drive from Deltona to Daytona Beach takes about 30 to 40 minutes east on I-4 and then SR-44 or US-92. The distance is a factor for Deltona residents considering an in-person visit versus ordering online or by mail.

The Volusia County DOH serves Deltona, Daytona Beach, and all other communities in the county. While the county is not as densely populated as Broward or Miami-Dade, the office still processes a steady volume of requests. Deltona residents planning an in-person visit should check the office's physical address (the PO Box is for mail only) and plan for the drive from western Volusia County.

The City of Deltona website provides municipal services but does not handle death certificates or vital records.

The Deltona city website covers local government services and community resources for city residents.

How to Get Deltona Death Records

Deltona residents have three ways to order death certificates. The methods are the same across Volusia County, but some details are especially relevant for Deltona residents.

For in-person visits, go to the Volusia County DOH office in Daytona Beach. Bring a valid photo ID and a completed DH727 form. You need the full name of the deceased, date of death, date of birth, city or county of death, and Social Security number if known. The staff will search for the Deltona death record and process your order. Standard processing takes 3 to 5 business days for records from 2009 forward. The office generally has shorter wait times than the large South Florida DOH locations, but arriving in the morning is still a good idea.

Mail orders go to PO Box 9190, Daytona Beach, FL 32117. Include a completed DH727 form, a photocopy of your photo ID, and a check or money order to the Florida Department of Health. A self-addressed stamped envelope helps. Mail requests from the Volusia County office typically take 2 to 3 weeks. For Deltona residents who prefer not to make the drive to Daytona Beach, mail is a solid option at the lower cost.

Online orders go through VitalChek. The cost is $15 for the first copy plus a $7 processing fee, with additional copies at $4 each. Pay by credit or debit card. Standard delivery in 5 to 7 business days. Rush options cost more. VitalChek makes sense for Deltona residents who want to avoid the 30-plus minute drive to Daytona Beach.

Deltona Death Certificate Types

Florida has two types of death certificates. The rules work the same for Deltona as they do for every other city in the state.

The public version does not show cause of death. Any adult can get it. It includes the person's name, dates, and place of death. The SSN has its first five digits blacked out. Under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes, both cause of death and SSN are confidential. This public version is good for genealogy work, basic proof of death, and situations that do not need medical information.

The confidential version includes cause of death and stays sealed for 50 years. Only eligible people 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. Deltona families handling estate matters, life insurance claims, or legal cases typically need the confidential version.

Fees for Deltona Death Certificates

The Volusia County DOH charges $5 for a Deltona death certificate search and one certified copy. Extra copies at the same time cost $4 each. In-person payments at the Daytona Beach office accept cash, check, or money order.

VitalChek online orders cost $15 for the first copy plus a $7 processing fee. Additional copies are $4 each. A single Deltona death certificate through VitalChek runs about $22 before any shipping upgrades. The in-person rate of $5 is a significant savings if you can make the trip to Daytona Beach. But the travel cost and time from Deltona can offset some of that savings.

For records before 2009, the state Bureau of Vital Statistics charges $5 per search, $2 per year if the death date is unknown (up to a $50 cap), and may add $10 for rush processing plus $1 for shipping. These fees cover older Deltona death records that the county does not have on file.

Deltona Historical Records and Genealogy

The Volusia County DOH keeps death records from 2009 to the present. For Deltona deaths before 2009, the state Bureau of Vital Statistics at 1217 N Pearl St, Jacksonville, FL 32202 is the source. Call (904) 359-6900 or email VitalStats@FLHealth.gov. The state has records going back to 1877.

Under Chapter 382 of the Florida Statutes, death certificates must be filed within five days. These rules apply to all deaths in Deltona and the rest of Volusia County. Deltona was incorporated in 1995. Before that, deaths in the area were filed under unincorporated Volusia County, so searching by county name is the best approach for older records.

The Florida Memory Project offers free access to digitized records for genealogy research. The Volusia County Public Library has local history and genealogy resources at several branches. The Florida Clerks of Court website connects to probate records and court filings in Volusia County. The Daytona Beach News-Journal publishes Deltona-area obituaries. Funeral homes in Deltona maintain their own obituary archives. For very old records, the state bureau in Jacksonville is about 100 miles north, which makes an in-person visit feasible for serious genealogy work.

Deltona Vital Records Notes

Deltona's inland location means the drive to the Volusia County DOH in Daytona Beach is longer than for coastal residents. Factor in the commute time, especially if you plan to visit during peak traffic hours on I-4. The VitalChek online option or a mail request can save Deltona residents a trip.

Filing false information on a vital records application is a third-degree felony in Florida. Bring a valid photo ID and provide truthful details on every form. The Volusia County DOH follows the same rules and penalties as every other county DOH in the state. Whether you live in Deltona, Daytona Beach, or anywhere else in Volusia County, the requirements are the same.

Deltona has grown substantially in recent decades, drawing new residents from across Florida and other states. Many newcomers to Deltona may not be familiar with the Florida vital records system. The county DOH is the first stop for any Deltona death certificate need, and the state bureau in Jacksonville handles anything older than 2009.

Deltona County Records

All Deltona death records go through Volusia County. Visit the county page for complete details on the DOH office, fees, and services.

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