Find Flagler County Death Records

Flagler County obituary and death records are processed through the Florida Department of Health office in Bunnell. Located along Florida's northeast coast between St. Augustine and Daytona Beach, Flagler County has seen steady growth in recent years. This page explains how to request death certificates, what they cost, and where to find historical obituary records for Flagler County residents.

Flagler County DOH Vital Records Office

The Florida Department of Health in Flagler County operates a vital records office in Bunnell. This office handles death certificates for deaths that took place in Flagler County from 2009 forward. The building is on East Moody Boulevard, which is one of the main roads through town. Walk-in service is available during regular business hours, and the staff can also process mail-in requests. If you live in Palm Coast or nearby, the drive to the Bunnell office is short.

You can call the Flagler County DOH office to check if a record is on file before you visit. Bring a valid photo ID. The DH727 form is the standard application for death certificates in Florida. If you prefer Spanish, use form DH727S instead.

The Flagler County certificates page has the latest on what you need to bring, which forms to fill out, and how to pay.

The Flagler County DOH website, shown here, is the starting point for vital records services in the county.

This page connects Flagler County residents to health services and certificate ordering information.

Requesting Flagler County Death Certificates

You can get a Flagler County death certificate in person, by mail, or online. The right method depends on your location and how quickly you need the document.

In-person requests are the fastest option. Go to the DOH office at 1769 E Moody Blvd, Bldg 2, in Bunnell. Fill out a DH727 form and show your photo ID. You need the full name of the deceased, the date of death, and the place of death. Having the date of birth or Social Security number makes the search quicker. The fee is $5 for the first certified copy and $4 for each extra copy ordered at the same time. In most cases, you can get the certificate the same day you visit.

Mail-in requests go to the same Bunnell address. Send a completed DH727 form, a photocopy of your ID, and a check or money order payable to the Florida Department of Health. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope. Plan for 2 to 3 weeks for processing and return delivery.

The Flagler County certificates section provides more detail on ordering procedures.

This page lists the available certificate types and instructions for Flagler County residents.

Online orders go through VitalChek, Florida's only authorized online vendor. VitalChek charges $15 for the first copy plus a $7 processing fee. Each additional copy costs $4. You pay by credit or debit card. Standard shipping takes 5 to 7 business days.

Note: If you need a death certificate fast and cannot visit the Bunnell office, VitalChek offers rush shipping for an additional charge.

Types of Death Certificates in Flagler County

Florida law creates two distinct types of death certificates. The version you can access depends on who you are and why you need it.

A death certificate without cause of death is a public record. Any person 18 or older can request one. No proof of family ties is needed. This version shows the person's name, date of death, place of death, and other basic details. The first five digits of the Social Security number are redacted per Section 119.071 of Florida Statutes. These copies work for many purposes, though they lack medical information about the cause of death.

A death certificate with cause of death is confidential for 50 years. Only specific individuals can get this version. The list includes a surviving spouse, parent, adult child or grandchild, adult sibling, or a person with a documented estate interest (like a named beneficiary in a will or insurance policy). You may have to complete DH Form 1959, an affidavit proving your eligibility. A court order is another path to access. Flagler County DOH staff can walk you through the process.

Flagler County Death Record Fees

The Flagler County DOH office charges $5 for the first certified copy of a death certificate. Each additional copy is $4 when ordered together. These fees apply to in-person and mail orders.

Through the state Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville, the cost is also $5 for a search and one copy, plus $4 for extras. If the year of death is unknown, they charge $2 per year searched, up to $50. Pre-2009 records may carry a $10 rush fee, and there is a $1 shipping charge per order.

VitalChek online orders cost $15 for the first certificate, $7 for processing, and $4 for each additional copy. This is the priciest route, but it lets Flagler County residents order from home using a credit card.

Historical Obituary and Death Records

The Flagler County DOH office keeps death records from 2009 onward. For older records, contact the state Bureau of Vital Statistics at 1217 N Pearl St, Jacksonville, FL 32202, or call (904) 359-6900. Florida has death records going back to 1877, so even very old Flagler County deaths may have state-level records on file.

Under Chapter 382 of Florida Statutes, death certificates have to be filed within five days of a death. Section 382.008 covers filing rules. Section 382.016 gives local registrars like the Flagler County DOH the power to issue certified copies. These provisions apply to every county in the state.

The Florida Memory Project is a free resource from the State Library and Archives of Florida. It has digitized records, photographs, and historical documents that can aid genealogy research. The Florida Clerks of Court website links to probate and court records, which sometimes hold death-related data for Flagler County residents from earlier decades.

The Flagler County vital records page gives more details on what certificates you can request locally.

This section of the site helps residents understand what records Flagler County maintains and how to access them.

Local funeral homes in Flagler County keep their own records too. Many have obituary copies stretching back years. The Flagler County Public Library also has genealogy resources and may offer access to newspaper archives where obituaries were published.

Note: For Flagler County deaths before 2009, the county office will refer you to the state bureau in Jacksonville.

Public Records Law and Flagler County

Florida's Sunshine Law, found in Chapter 119 of Florida Statutes, gives the public wide access to government records. Death certificates without cause of death are public and available to anyone 18 or older. Cause of death stays confidential for 50 years. Social Security numbers are always redacted on public copies.

If you believe a Flagler County records request was improperly denied, you can file a complaint with the Florida Attorney General's office. Providing false information on a vital records application is a third-degree felony. Always use truthful details and bring valid ID when requesting records in Flagler County.

Cities in Flagler County

Palm Coast is the largest city in Flagler County. Death records for Palm Coast residents go through the Flagler County DOH office in Bunnell.

Nearby Counties

These counties neighbor Flagler County. Each one has its own DOH vital records office for death certificate requests.