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In Florida, death records are the responsibility of the Florida Department of Health. Death records are restricted for 50 years. During the restriction period, death records may be accessed by the decedent’s spouse, parent, child, grandchild, sibling, or legal representative. Death records are available from 1877 to present.Records from the Office of Vital Statistics can be ordered online, by mail, or by phone. Each county also has its own Department of Health where vital records can be ordered.

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Birth, Death, Divorce and Marriage Records

View information about obtaining Florida birth, death, marriage, and divorce records.

Florida Obituary Records

Search Florida obituary records by name of deceased, date of death or obituary keyword. Searches can be filtered by Florida cities.

Florida Official Records Search

Search Florida official records including land documents, UCC financing statements, marriage records, death certificates, court papers, judgments, liens, plats, and military discharges. Search by name, document type, date range, instrument number and location.

Florida Unidentified Decedents

Search the International Center for Unidentified and Missing Persons database of information about those found dead in Florida whose identities remain unknown.
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Polk County

Birth and Death Records

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Recorded Document Search and Death and Marriage Records

Search Polk County recorded documents, including land records, death certificates, military discharges, and marriage licenses.

Clerk, Recorder, Judicial Foreclosures, Tax Deed Sales and Marriage Licenses

Polk County Clerk of the Circuit Court
255 North Broadway Ave., Bartow, FL 33830
Phone: (863) 534-4540 Fax: (863) 534-4089

Genealogy Records

Search Polk County genealogy records including cemeteries, obituaries, and more.

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What You Should Know About Public Records

Public records in the United States are documents or pieces of information that are not considered confidential and are maintained by government agencies. These records can include a wide range of information, such as property records, court documents, marriage and divorce records, and vital statistics like birth and death certificates.

Conducting a public records search allows individuals to access this information for various purposes, such as background checks, legal research, or verifying property ownership. Many states offer online databases where users can search for public records, making it easier to obtain the information they need. However, the availability and accessibility of these records can vary by state and type of record.