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How do I look up a marriage license in Florida?

By John Johnson

How do I look up a marriage license in Florida?

How Do I Obtain Florida Marriage Records? Florida marriage records are generated and maintained by the Clerk of Circuit Court in the county where the event was licensed. These documents are also available through the Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics, which processes both walk-in and mail-in requests for the records.

Where do I get my marriage license in Fort Lauderdale?

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  • Main Broward County Courthouse, Marriage Division. 201 S. E. 6th Street, Room 270, Fort Lauderdale.
  • North Regional Courthouse, One-Stop Customer Service Division. 1600 W.
  • South Regional Courthouse, One-Stop Customer Service Division.
  • West Regional Courthouse, One-Stop Customer Service Division.

Do you have to make an appointment to get married at the courthouse in Florida?

Couples wishing to get married in Florida may make an appointment to apply for a license in person at one of our office locations or online (additional requirements apply).

Can I view my Florida marriage license online?

Go to Online Search of Official Records, and enter either spouse’s name at the time of marriage (Record Type for this search is MAR). There is no charge to view a marriage document in person or online.

How long does it take to get a marriage license in Florida?

Residents of Florida who apply for a marriage license have a choice: you can wait three days for the license to become effective, or you can attend a premarital preparation course from a registered provider waiving the three-day waiting period.

Are Florida marriage records public?

Marriage records are public information in the state of Florida and are available to anyone that requests them. How do you get a copy of a Florida marriage certificate? You can order a Florida marriage certificate either in person or by mail through the Bureau of Vital Statistics of the state DOH.

Can I get a Florida marriage license by mail?

You may obtain your Florida Marriage License by our using our Florida Marriage License By Mail. You may also obtain your Florida Marriage License at any clerk of court in the State of Florida. Bride and Groom must have a valid photo passport.

Are marriage licenses public record?

Whether a civil or church authority performed the ceremony, local laws usually required that the marriage be recorded in civil records. Marriage has always been a very public covenant, recorded in a variety of ways. For more information about using marriage records effectively, click here.