See Also: Human Services Home
(Sarasota County Government)

Vital Records (Birth & Death Certificates)

DOH-Sarasota provides certified copies of birth and death certificates to eligible individuals.  Stop by one of our locations or mail an application to the Ringling address.  A legal photo ID is required, along with the application. 

The cost for a birth certificate is $15.00 for the first certificate and $5.00 for each additional certificate purchased at the same time for the same individual.  

The cost for each death certificate is $10.00.  Death certificates are purchased in county where the death occurred. Sarasota County holds records from 2000-present. Note: If you require a death certificate for an individual who died prior to the year 2000, call 904-359-6900 x9000.

• Birth Certificate Application [117KB pdf - updated july 2013]
• Death Certificate Application [128KB pdf - updated july 2013]
• Death Certificate Application - Funeral Home Use [49KB .doc - updated January, 2009]

VitalChek may be used if:

• You need an out-of-state birth or death certificate
• You need a Sarasota County death certificate prior to the year 2000
• You'd like to pay online with a credit card

DOH-Sarasota does not accept credit cards for online orders; however, for your convenience, you can process online requests through an independent company that we have partnered with to provide you this service; VitalChek Network, Inc. VitalChek can be reached either through its website, www.vitalchek.com , or by phone at 1-800-255-2414. An additional fee is charged by VitalChek for using this service, and all major credit cards are accepted, including American Express®, Discover®, MasterCard® or Visa®.