Search Volusia County Obituary Records

Obituary and death records for Volusia County are managed by the Florida Department of Health office in Daytona Beach. This page walks you through how to find death certificates, what the costs are, and where to look for obituary notices connected to Volusia County. With over 600,000 residents, Volusia County is one of the more populous counties in Florida, and the DOH office handles a large volume of vital records requests each year.

Volusia County DOH Vital Records

The Florida Department of Health in Volusia County is the primary office for death certificate requests in this area. The mailing address is a PO Box in Daytona Beach, though the physical office also serves walk-in visitors. DeLand is the county seat, but the DOH vital records office is based in the Daytona Beach area. Staff process in-person and mail orders and can direct you to the right resources for older records or records from other counties.

Call the Volusia County DOH before visiting. Staff can verify if the death you are researching was registered in the county and tell you what forms of ID to bring. The office keeps death records from 2009 to the present.

The Volusia County certificates page has forms, fee schedules, and ordering instructions.

This portal is the starting point for all Volusia County vital records services.

How to Request Volusia Death Records

You can get a death certificate from Volusia County in three ways. Each has a different cost and timeline.

For in-person requests, visit the Volusia County DOH office in the Daytona Beach area. Bring a valid photo ID and complete a death certificate application. You need the full name of the person who died, the date of death, and the county where the death took place. A date of birth and Social Security number speed up the search. Most walk-in requests get processed the same day. The fee is $5 for the search and first certified copy. Each extra copy costs $4 when ordered at the same time. Payment can be by check, money order, or cash.

For mail requests, send a completed application, a photocopy of your ID, and a check or money order payable to the Florida Department of Health to PO Box 9190, Daytona Beach, FL 32117. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope. Mail orders typically take 2 to 3 weeks to come back.

Check the Volusia County certificates section for forms and the latest ordering details.

This page walks you through the Volusia County death certificate request process step by step.

Online orders go through VitalChek, the state's authorized online vendor. VitalChek charges $15 for the first copy plus a $7 processing fee. Extra copies cost $4 each. You pay by credit or debit card. Standard delivery takes 5 to 7 business days. Rush shipping is available for an added charge.

Volusia County Death Certificate Types

Florida has two kinds of death certificates. The version you can get from the Volusia County DOH depends on your relationship to the deceased and the purpose of your request.

A death certificate without cause of death is a public record. Anyone 18 or older can request one. No family tie is needed. This version contains the person's name, date of death, place of death, and other basic facts. Social Security numbers are partially blacked out under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes.

A death certificate with cause of death is confidential for 50 years. Only eligible individuals may request this version. That list includes a surviving spouse, parent, adult child or grandchild, adult sibling, or anyone with a court order or verifiable estate interest. You may be asked to complete DH Form 1959 to prove your eligibility before the Volusia County office will issue this type.

The Volusia County DOH staff can help determine which version you qualify for. Call or visit the office for guidance.

Fees for Volusia County Death Records

Volusia County uses the state fee schedule. The search fee is $5 and includes the first certified copy. Each extra copy costs $4 when ordered at the same time. These rates apply to in-person and mail orders at the Volusia County DOH.

Through the state Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville, the same $5 base fee applies. If you do not know the year of death, the state adds $2 per year searched, up to a maximum of $50. Rush processing costs $10. Shipping is $1 per order. The state office holds records from 1877 to the present, covering much more than the Volusia County office.

VitalChek charges $15 for the first copy plus $7 in processing fees. Additional copies are $4 each. This is the easiest way to order from home for Volusia County residents, but the total price runs higher than going through the DOH directly. Confirm current fees with the office before you send payment.

Historical Death Records in Volusia County

The Volusia County DOH keeps death records from 2009 to the present. For records before 2009, contact the Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics at 1217 N Pearl St, Jacksonville, FL 32202, or call (904) 359-6900. The state archive has death records going back to 1877. Volusia County has a long history, and older records may be available through the state or local archives.

Under Chapter 382 of Florida Statutes, all deaths in the state must be registered within five days. Section 382.008 spells out the filing rules, and Section 382.016 authorizes county health departments to issue certified copies. These laws apply in Volusia County and across all 67 Florida counties.

The Florida Memory Project offers free access to historical records, photographs, and documents for genealogy research. The Florida Clerks of Court website helps locate probate records that may include death-related details from before the modern vital records system. The Volusia County Library Center in DeLand has a strong local history collection that can assist with family research.

The Volusia County government website links to public records and county departments.

The Volusia County website connects residents to services and records across departments.

Other Volusia County Record Sources

Funeral homes throughout Volusia County maintain their own files and may have obituaries or death notices they helped prepare. The Daytona Beach News-Journal and other local papers publish obituaries that can confirm names, dates, and family ties. The Volusia County public library system offers newspaper archives and digital genealogy resources.

The Volusia County Clerk of Court holds probate files, estate records, and other court documents tied to deaths. These records can be useful for legal or genealogy work that goes beyond what a death certificate alone provides.

Under Florida's Sunshine Law, most government records are open to the public. Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes gives broad access to state, county, and city records. Cause of death is confidential for 50 years. Social Security numbers are always redacted. If you believe a Volusia County records request was wrongly denied, the Florida Attorney General handles public records complaints.

Providing false information on a vital records form is a felony. Always use truthful details on Volusia County death certificate applications.

The Volusia County certificates page covers the full range of death record services.

Cities in Volusia County

Deltona and Daytona Beach are the largest cities in Volusia County with their own records pages. Death records for residents of both cities are filed through the Volusia County DOH.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Volusia County. Each has its own DOH vital records office for death certificate requests.