Lauderhill Obituary Lookup

Death records and obituary searches for Lauderhill go through the Broward County Department of Health vital records office in Fort Lauderdale. Lauderhill is a city of about 76,600 people in central Broward County, and the county DOH handles all death certificate requests for the area.

Broward County DOH Vital Records

The Broward County Department of Health vital records office processes death certificates for Lauderhill residents. The office is on SW 6th Avenue in Fort Lauderdale, about a 15-minute drive south from Lauderhill. It handles walk-in requests and mail orders. The office has death records for Broward County from 2009 to the present. Older records are at the state bureau in Jacksonville.

Bring a valid photo ID when you go. The first copy of a death certificate costs $12 in Broward County. That fee covers the search and one certified copy. If the record is not found, the search fee still applies. The office takes checks, money orders, and cash. Staff can usually print your copy the same day if the death is in the Broward County system.

Note the irregular closing on every third Thursday of the month. The office closes at 3:00 PM instead of the usual 4:30 PM. If you are driving from Lauderhill on a third Thursday, plan to arrive well before 3:00 PM. Call (954) 467-4455 to confirm hours before you visit.

How to Get Death Records in Lauderhill

Lauderhill residents can get death certificates in person, by mail, or online. Each method has a different cost and speed.

In-person visits to the Broward County DOH on SW 6th Avenue are the fastest way. You fill out a request form, show your ID, and pay at the counter. The staff searches for the record and prints a certified copy. Most requests are done within the hour. The drive from Lauderhill is short and straightforward, making this a practical choice for most residents.

Mail requests take longer but save you the trip. Print Form DH727 from the Florida DOH website and fill it out. Send it with a check or money order for $12 and a copy of your photo ID to the Broward DOH at 2421-A SW 6th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315. Processing takes about two to three weeks from Lauderhill. Broward County is a large operation, so times can vary with demand.

VitalChek handles online orders for Lauderhill death records. Go to VitalChek or call 1-877-550-7330. The fee is $15 for the first copy plus a $7 processing charge. Credit and debit cards work. Delivery takes five to seven business days. This is the best option for Lauderhill residents who want to avoid the DOH office entirely.

Lauderhill Obituary Search Resources

Obituaries and death certificates serve different purposes but often go hand in hand. A death certificate is a legal record from the state. An obituary is a family notice, usually in a newspaper. For Lauderhill searches, both can provide useful information.

The Sun Sentinel is the main newspaper for Broward County and covers Lauderhill. It publishes obituaries daily and maintains an online archive. The Broward County Library System has branches near Lauderhill, including the Lauderhill Towne Centre branch, where staff can help you search newspaper archives and genealogy databases. Some digital archives are free with a Broward library card.

The Florida Memory project from the State Archives has old vital records indexes and other digitized collections. These are especially useful for historical research. The Florida Clerks of Court site links to the Broward County Clerk for probate records. Probate filings often have death dates and can help connect the pieces of a Lauderhill obituary search when other records are limited.

The City of Lauderhill has a website at lauderhill-fl.gov that lists community services and local programs. While the city does not issue death certificates, it can point residents toward county and state resources.

Who Can Get Lauderhill Death Records

Florida has two versions of the death certificate. The public version leaves out the cause of death. Any adult can request this one. No family tie is needed. It works fine for insurance, estate work, and genealogy.

The confidential version shows cause of death and stays restricted for 50 years. Under Florida Statutes Chapter 382, only a spouse, parent, child, or legal representative of the estate can request it. Proof of relationship is needed at the Broward DOH counter. A court order can also grant access to a confidential Lauderhill death record if there is a valid legal reason.

The public records law in Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes makes non-confidential death records open to everyone. The Broward County DOH must provide a copy to any adult who pays the fee. You do not have to give a reason for your request.

Lauderhill Death Certificate Fees

Broward County and the state bureau each have their own fee schedules. VitalChek adds a processing charge. Here is a summary for Lauderhill residents:

• Broward County DOH first copy: $12
• Broward County DOH added copies: $5 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

Broward County charges $12 for the first copy, which is standard across most Florida counties. Extra copies at $5 each are more reasonable than some other large counties. The state bureau in Jacksonville charges $5 for a search and one copy, which is the cheapest route overall. If you need multiple copies, the state office at $4 each is the best deal. The state bureau address is 1217 N Pearl St, Jacksonville, FL 32202, and their phone number is (904) 359-6900.

State Bureau of Vital Statistics

The state bureau in Jacksonville keeps death records from 1877 through the present. For Lauderhill, this office is the go-to source for deaths before 2009 or deaths that occurred outside Broward County.

Send a completed Form DH727 by mail to 1217 N Pearl St, Jacksonville, FL 32202. Include a check or money order for $5 and a copy of your photo ID. Rush processing costs $10 extra. The bureau does not accept walk-in visitors. All requests go by mail or through VitalChek. Turnaround is typically two to four weeks, sometimes faster with rush service. For Lauderhill residents tracking down older records, the state bureau is often the only option available.

Broward County Obituary Records

Lauderhill sits within Broward County, and the county DOH handles all death certificate requests for the city. The county page has full details on the office, hours, fees, and extra resources for obituary and death record searches in Broward.

View Broward County Obituary Records

Nearby Cities

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