Search Miramar Death Records

Obituary and death records for Miramar, Florida are filed through the Broward County Department of Health. Miramar sits in the southwestern part of Broward County, near the Miami-Dade County line, and is home to about 143,000 people. All death certificates for Miramar are processed at the Broward County DOH office in Fort Lauderdale. Whether you need a certified death certificate for legal reasons or are looking for obituary details about a Miramar resident, this guide covers the steps and sources you should know about.

Broward DOH Office for Miramar Residents

Miramar does not have its own vital records office. Like all cities in Broward County, death certificate requests go through the DOH office in Fort Lauderdale. Miramar is in the southern end of the county, so the drive to the Fort Lauderdale office runs about 20 miles depending on traffic. I-75 to I-595 is one route. You can also take Pembroke Road east and connect to I-95. Either way, plan for Broward County traffic during rush hours.

The office closes early at 3:00 PM every third Thursday. That detail is easy to miss. If you are driving from Miramar to Fort Lauderdale on a Thursday, check first. Bring a photo ID and the details of the death record you need. Full name, date of death, and place of death are the minimum. Having the Social Security number can help the staff find the record faster. Walk-in requests for Miramar death certificates are typically filled the same day.

Ways to Get Miramar Death Records

Miramar residents can get death certificates three ways. Each has its own trade-offs in terms of cost and time.

Going to the Fort Lauderdale office in person gives you the fastest results. You fill out the DH727 form (or DH727S in Spanish), pay $5, and can get your copy the same day in most cases. For Miramar residents, the main downside is the drive. Traffic on I-75 and I-595 can be heavy, especially in the afternoon. Try to go in the morning if you can.

Mail orders go to the state office at 1217 N Pearl St, Jacksonville, FL 32202. Send a completed form with $5 plus $1 for shipping. Checks or money orders should be payable to Vital Statistics. Processing takes four to six weeks. If you add $10 for rush service, it may come faster. This is a decent option if you aren't in a hurry. You do everything from your home in Miramar without driving anywhere.

VitalChek handles online orders at www.VitalChek.com or by phone at 1-877-550-7330. The first copy costs $15 plus a $7 processing fee. Delivery takes two to three weeks. VitalChek ships right to your Miramar address. It costs more than the other methods, but it is the most hands-off way to order. You just fill out the form online and wait for it to arrive.

Miramar Death Certificate Fees

Fees for death certificates follow the state schedule. They are the same whether you live in Miramar, Fort Lauderdale, or any other Broward County city.

• First certified copy with search: $5
• Each additional copy: $4
• Rush fee (mail orders): $10
• Shipping (mail): $1
• VitalChek: $15 + $7 processing

If you think you will need more than one copy, order them all at once. The extra copies are just $4 each. Many Miramar families need several copies when dealing with insurance, banking, probate, or Social Security after a death. Ordering them together saves both money and time. At the county office, payment is accepted by check, money order, and sometimes credit card. Call ahead to confirm what forms of payment the Broward County DOH currently takes.

Who Can Access Miramar Death Records

Florida law creates two levels of access for death certificates. The rules apply everywhere in the state, including Miramar.

Anyone 18 or older can get a death certificate that does not include the cause of death. This public version lists the name, date and place of death, and basic facts. It is useful for genealogy, confirming a death occurred, or other non-legal needs. Under Florida's Public Records Law in Chapter 119, this information is accessible to the general public.

The full death certificate showing cause of death is restricted. Under Chapter 382 of the Florida Statutes, cause of death is confidential for 50 years. Only a spouse, parent, child, sibling, or someone with a court order can get the full version. If you are a Miramar resident handling a family member's affairs after death, you will need to bring proof of your relationship to the DOH office. A birth certificate, marriage license, or court document showing your connection works.

Miramar Historical Death Records

Broward County keeps death records from 2009 to the present at the Fort Lauderdale DOH office. For deaths in Miramar before 2009, the state office in Jacksonville holds records going back to 1877. Miramar was incorporated in 1955, so all of its death records fall within the state's record-keeping range.

Older records and genealogy research can sometimes be helped by Florida Memory, a free digital archive from the State Library and Archives of Florida. The Broward County Library system may also have local history and genealogy resources. For recent deaths, the county office is the fastest source. For anything before 2009, write to the state or use VitalChek. The City of Miramar website does not handle vital records but has links to city services and community resources.

Miramar Obituary Notices

Published obituary notices for Miramar residents appear in the Sun Sentinel, which covers all of Broward County. The Miami Herald may also carry Miramar obituaries since the city is close to the Miami-Dade border. These are not official death certificates, but they help when you need to confirm a death or find out about services.

Funeral homes in Miramar post obituaries on their own sites and on platforms like Legacy.com. If you know the name of the funeral home that handled the arrangements, checking their website directly is often the quickest way to find an obituary. For the official death record, though, you still need to go through the Broward County DOH or the state office in Jacksonville. The Florida DOH main death certificates page has all forms and instructions for any Miramar request.

Broward County Obituary Records

Miramar is part of Broward County. All death certificates are issued through the Fort Lauderdale DOH office. For more details on the county office, hours, and the full range of vital records services, visit the Broward County page.

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Nearby Cities

Cities near Miramar with obituary and death record pages:

• Pembroke Pines
• Hollywood
• Fort Lauderdale
• Miami Gardens
• Hialeah