Sumter County, Florida: Vital Records

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Two options exist for obtaining certified copies of Vital Records occurred in the state of Florida: one of them is requesting them at the State office, and the second one is obtaining them through the County Recorder's Office, the Local Health Department or the city or town's Civil Registration office.

Bear in mind that county offices generally provide faster processing times and more payment flexibility, since you may be able to obtain your records within one week, and may be provided the option to pay issuance fees by credit card, either by phone, fax or online.

For your convenience, you can process online requests through a government-approved resource that CityDirectory.us has partnered with to provide you this service: VitalChek Network, Inc. An additional fee is charged by VitalChek for this service, and all major credit cards are accepted, including American Express®, Discover®, MasterCard® or Visa®.


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The Sumter County Registrar of Vital Statistics provides you with birth, death, and marriage certificates. This Vital Records office may be reached through the telephone number or email address given below. It is also possible to order your vital records online through the official website of the County Vital Records office.

To obtain a copy of a divorce decree, you will need to contact the Clerk of the Superior Court in the county where the divorce was granted. Death records are sometimes available only from a certain year onwards; this can be verified with the county recorder.

Please note that official information is provided by government sites only, so contact information provided below may not be up to date.

The Vital Records office in the County of Sumter serves all of the following towns and cities in Florida:

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Sumter County Health Department

OfficeSumter County Health Department - Vital Statistics
Address415 E Noble Ave
CityBushnell
StateFlorida
Zip33513
Phone352-569-3102
Websitehttp://sumter.floridahealth.gov/
HoursMonday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
ServicesBirth certificates, Death certificates

If you need to get a certificate from a different county in Florida such as Broward County, Hillsborough County, Palm Beach County, Orange County, Duval County, then you can follow this link.

Sumter County Vital Statistics

Sumter County, Florida, is home to a population of approximately 133,446 residents. In the most recent year, the county recorded 1,771 births and 1,553 deaths, reflecting the ongoing patterns of life and loss within the community. Vital records information shows that there were 1,421 marriages and 527 divorces, illustrating the various life events that shape the county’s demographic landscape. With an average life expectancy of 78.4 years, residents can look forward to a significant lifespan. It’s also important to consider that the infant mortality rate stands at 6.5, a crucial statistic for understanding the health of newborns in the area. These figures regarding birth and death records, along with marriage statistics, provide a snapshot of life in Sumter County. For those interested in learning more about local vital records office services or specific statistics, we encourage you to explore further.