Town 'n' Country Death Records
Town 'n' Country obituary and death records are handled by the Hillsborough County Department of Health. Town 'n' Country is a census-designated place just west of Tampa, not an incorporated city, so it has no city government of its own. All vital records services for the area come through Hillsborough County. The county DOH office on North 22nd Street in Tampa handles death certificate requests for Town 'n' Country residents and anyone searching for records of a death that took place here. Records from 2009 forward are held at the county level. Earlier deaths require a request to the state bureau in Jacksonville, which keeps records going back to 1877.
Town 'n' Country Quick Facts
Hillsborough County DOH Office
Since Town 'n' Country is a census-designated place in Hillsborough County, there is no local vital records office here. All death certificate requests go through the Hillsborough County DOH in Tampa. The office on North 22nd Street is about a 15-minute drive east from the heart of Town 'n' Country. It holds death records from 2009 to the present for all deaths that took place in Hillsborough County, including the Town 'n' Country area.
| Office | Hillsborough County Department of Health - Vital Records |
|---|---|
| Address | 13601 N 22nd St Tampa, FL 33613 |
| Phone | (813) 307-8002 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Website | hillsborough.floridahealth.gov |
Bring a valid photo ID and know the full name and date of death for the person whose record you need. The first certified copy in Hillsborough County is $10. Each extra copy of the same record is also $10. This is one of the lowest county fees in Florida. Staff will search for the record and print a certified copy while you wait. Call ahead at (813) 307-8002 to check on payment methods before making the trip from Town 'n' Country.
How to Get Town 'n' Country Death Records
Town 'n' Country residents can get death certificates in person at the Hillsborough County DOH, by mail, or through VitalChek online. Each has different costs and wait times. The in-person visit is fastest and cheapest since Hillsborough County charges just $10 per copy.
For a mail request, download Form DH727 from the Florida DOH website. Fill it out, include a check or money order for $10, and add a copy of your photo ID. Send everything to the Hillsborough County DOH at 13601 N 22nd St, Tampa, FL 33613. Mail requests from Town 'n' Country take about two to three weeks. The certified copy ships back to the address on your form.
VitalChek is the online option approved by the state. Visit VitalChek or call 1-877-550-7330 to order. The fee is $15 for the first copy plus $7 for processing. This costs more than going to the county office in person, but it saves you the drive and lets you order from home. Expect delivery in five to seven business days for Town 'n' Country death records.
The state bureau at 1217 N Pearl St, Jacksonville, FL 32202 has records back to 1877. The fee is $5 for a search plus one copy, with $4 for each extra. Rush service costs $10 more. Town 'n' Country residents should contact the state office for deaths before 2009 or deaths that happened outside Hillsborough County.
Town 'n' Country Obituary Resources
Obituaries and death certificates are not the same. A death certificate is the official government record. An obituary is a family notice in a newspaper. Both are useful when researching a death in the Town 'n' Country area. The certificate gives you facts. The obituary gives you context and personal details.
The Hillsborough County Public Library system serves Town 'n' Country through its branch network. The Town 'n' Country Regional Public Library at 7606 Paula Drive is the closest option. Staff can help with newspaper archive searches. The Tampa Bay Times is the main paper that covers the area, and back issues are on microfilm and in digital databases. Some databases are free with a library card and can be used from home.
For historical research, the Florida Memory project from the State Archives has old vital records, military cards, and pension files online. The Florida Clerks of Court site links to the Hillsborough County Clerk for probate records. Probate files often reference death dates and places, which can help connect the pieces in your Town 'n' Country obituary search.
Who Can Get Death Records
Florida issues two types of death certificates. The public version does not show the cause of death. Any person age 18 or older can request this type for any Town 'n' Country death record. No family tie is required and no reason needs to be given.
The confidential version includes the cause of death. Under Florida Statutes Chapter 382, this type stays restricted for 50 years after the death date. Only spouses, parents, children, and estate representatives can request it. You must prove your relationship when you ask for a confidential death record. A court order can also unlock access for anyone with a valid legal reason.
The public records law under Florida Statutes Chapter 119 makes sure that death records without cause of death remain open. The Hillsborough County DOH must hand over a copy to any adult who pays the fee for Town 'n' Country death records.
Town 'n' Country Death Record Fees
Hillsborough County has among the lowest death certificate fees in the state. Here is what Town 'n' Country residents can expect to pay.
- Hillsborough County DOH first copy: $10
- Hillsborough 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 county office is the cheapest route for one or two copies if you can visit in person. The state bureau wins on price when you need many copies at $4 each. VitalChek is the priciest option but the most convenient for Town 'n' Country residents who want to order online. At $10 per copy, the Hillsborough County DOH is hard to beat for in-person service.
Legal Help Near Town 'n' Country
Bay Area Legal Services has offices in Tampa that serve Hillsborough County residents, including those in Town 'n' Country. They help with estate, probate, and other legal matters at no cost for people who qualify. Call (813) 232-1343 for information. The Hillsborough County Bar Association runs a lawyer referral program that can connect you with private attorneys who handle estate matters.
Since Town 'n' Country is a census-designated place without its own city government, county services fill in the gaps. Hillsborough County's social services department can point you to community resources. For crisis support, dial 211 to reach the United Way Suncoast helpline. It runs 24 hours a day and can connect Town 'n' Country residents with grief counseling, financial assistance, and other resources.
Hillsborough County Obituary Records
Town 'n' Country falls under Hillsborough County for all vital records purposes. The county page has more on the Hillsborough DOH, fee details, and related resources that cover Town 'n' Country and every other community in the county.
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