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Jefferson County, Florida
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County Vital Records ∣ County Census Records ∣ County Courthouse and Government Records ∣
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Jefferson County, Florida Facts

When was Jefferson County, FL Created?
Jefferson County was created on January 6, 1827 from Leon County. This county was named for Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826), the third President of the United States and principal author of the Declaration of Independence.

What is the County Seat of Jefferson County, FL?
The County Seat is located in Monticello also, the county government website is www.jeffersoncountyfl.gov/.

What counties are adjacent to Jeffersons County, FL?
Bordering Counties are Thomas County, Georgia, Brooks County, Georgia, Madison County, Taylor County, Wakulla County, Leon County.

What cities and towns are in Jefferson County, FL?
Cities and towns located in the County include Monticello.

Jefferson County, FL Vital Records

Where can find Jefferson County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Jefferson County vital records can be found at the Florida Office of Vital Records which has copies of Birth & Deaths reported 1917 to present and Divorce & Marriages since June 6, 1927. There is a fee for each copy requested. Please refer to the information to the Statewide Vital Records in Florida for current fees and application process.

You can search online for Jefferson County Birth, Marriage, Divorce or Death Records. You can also Order Electronically Online or can download an application for Florida Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, Divorce Certificate, Death Certificate Applications to mail.

Vital Records can also be found in the Jefferson County Health Department has copies of Birth & Death certificates. Also has computer access from 1917 to present for birth records for the entire state as well as births that occurred in this county.

Jefferson County, FL Census Records


What Jefferson County, FL census records are available?
There are many types of census records for Jefferson County guide you in researching your family tree. Federal Population Schedules are available for 1830 (as Florida Territory), 1840 (as Florida Territory), 1850, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 (free index), 1890 (fragment), 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940.

Jefferson Co. Mortality Schedules can be found for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Jefferson Co. Industry and Agriculture can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Jefferson Co. Union Veterans Schedules is available for 1890. The Slave Schedules exist for 1850 & 1860.

There are Florida State censuses from 1867, 1875, 1885, 1935, 1945. You can get free downloadable and also printable census forms to help you with your research. See Also Florida Census Records Research Guide

Jefferson County, FL Courthouse and Government Records

Jefferson County Courthouse

What genealogical records can I find in the Jefferson County Courthouse?
The below facts shows exactly what death, marriage, birth, property, wills, and court records are typically in Jefferson County. The years listed below are the first noted records with this county. See Also Florida Corthouse Records Research Guide.

PLEASE READ FIRST!!! Please call the clerk’s department to confirm hours, mailing address, fees and other specifics before visiting or requesting information because of sometimes changing contact information. The Department Offices DO NOT DO RESEARCH. The files are available to interested parties, barring private issues. Many staff will guide individuals in locating the materials, however it’s up to the person to carry out the research.

Jefferson County, FL Societies and Family History Resources

What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Jefferson County, FL?
A list of Jefferson County Historical  and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Statewide Florida Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.

Where can I connect with other Jefferson County, FL Researchers through message boards and forums?

What other genealogical resources are available in Jefferson County, FL?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Jefferson County. A lot of these genealogy links fall into 3 categories: Business oriented Sites, Private Sites or Organization Sites. Some have free access some require a fee. This is just a directory which has been collected or submitted. I do not endorse or promote one genealogy site over another.

Jefferson Co. FL Books, Newspapers & Publications

Jefferson Co. FL Cemeteries & Church Records

Jefferson Co. FL Family Websites, Pictures & Histories

Jefferson Co. FL General and History Websites

Jefferson Co. FL Immigration & Naturalization

Jefferson Co. FL Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers

Jefferson Co. FL Military Records

Jefferson Co. FL Schools & Directories