We often receive calls about how to correct a Florida Death Certificate in relation to filing a Probate case in Florida. Correcting a Florida Death certificate is done through Florida Vital Statistics which can be reached at:
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Bureau of Vital Statistics
PO Box 210
Jacksonville, FL 32231 (904) 359-6900, EXTENSION 9005
Generally the application for Amendment of the Florida Death Certificate needs to include the following:
The AFFIDAVIT is sufficient for correcting some minor errors. Other corrections require documentary evidence in addition to the affidavit. Corrections requiring evidence are:
SURVIVING SPOUSE: With the exception to a misspelling or an omission, the department may not alter the surviving spouse item except on order of a court of competent jurisdiction.
To amend death certificate and change the:CAUSE OF DEATH: Submit on Affidavit of Amendment to Medical Certification of Death, DH Form 434 and signed by the attending physician or medical examiner. No amendment fee required.
DATE OF DEATH AND/OR PLACE OF DEATH: May be submitted on Affidavit of Amendment to Medical Certification of Death (DH Form 434) if no correction to personal identifying information also being requested. If submitted on this form signed by the attending physician or medical examiner, no amendment fee is required. If there are ALSO corrections to any personal identifying information in addition to these two items, you may include all the corrections on the Affidavit of Amendment to Death Record,DH Form 433 together with a statement from the attending physician or medical examiner supporting the correction as well as any other documentary evidence which may be required and the required amendment fee of $20.00.
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