Florida - Obtain a Marriage Certificate

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Procedure

Bureau of Vital Statistics

In Person

Print and complete the application and submit with required information and documents with cash or check or money order payable to "Vital Statistics".

Bureau of Vital Statistics
1217 Pearl St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202

Order by Mail

To obtain a marriage certificate by mail, you must submit a signed letter or application which includes the following information:

About the record being requested:

1. Full names of the husband and wife, including wife's maiden name. (If you only have name of husband or wife that is fine)
2. Date of marriage, provide at least the year of the event
3. City or county where marriage license was issued

About the person making the request:

1. Full name
2. Mailing address
3. Telephone number where you can be reached during our office hours

Send your application or letter of request along with your payment in the form of a check or money order to:

Bureau of Vital Statistics

Attn: Vital Record Section

Post Office Box 210

Jacksonville, FL 32231-0042

If you are not sure of the date of the marriage, provide a range of years to be searched

An additional fee of $2.00 is required for each additional year searched when included with your original request.

Add the extra search fee to your check or money order and indicate the additional years to be searched in your letter.

Processing time is approximately 2 to 5 business days from the time your request was received.

"RUSH" processing service

If you are requesting "RUSH" service by mail you must also include an additional "RUSH" fee of $10.00 and mark the outside of your envelope "RUSH". This fee does not affect delivery times.

Express Delivery

You may also request overnight delivery of your vital records by providing a self-addressed stamped express delivery envelope with the $10.00 RUSH FEE to Vital Statistics.

Applying Online/By Phone - VitalCheck

VitalChek is an official service, authorized by Florida Vital Statistics, to securely order certified Florida vital records, like birth certificates. Other online services may not be authorized by Florida Vital Records, and may charge additional fees without providing approved services or guaranteeing confidentiality of your data.

Go online and simply follow the steps to place an order. An additional fee is charged by VitalChek for using this service and all major credit cards are accepted.

You may also call VitalCheck - (866) 830-1906.

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Required Documents

• Completed application form
• Drivers License
• State Identification Card
• Passport and/or Military Identification Card

Office Locations & Contacts

Florida Dept. of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics
1217 North Pearl Street in Jacksonville, FL 32202
Phone: 904-359-6900
Email: [email protected]

Mailing Address
P.O. Box 210
Jacksonville, FL 32231

Website
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Certificates may also be obtained from your local county. Use the contact information below to inquire.

Alachua County : 201 E University Ave; PO Box 600; Gainesville, FL 32601
Phone: 352-374-3636

Baker County : 339 E MacClenny Avenue MacClenny, FL 32063-2100
Phone: 904-259-3121

Bay County  :
Birth and Death : Bay County Health Department 597 W. 11th Street Panama City, FL 32401
Phone: 850-872-4720 x1122
Marriage and Divorce: 300 E 4th St; PO Box 2269; Panama City, FL 32402
Phone: 850-763-9061

Bradford County : PO Box B; Starke, FL 32091-1286
Phone: 904-964-6280

Brevard County 400 S Street Titusville, FL 32780
Phone: 321-633-1924

Broward County : 201 SE 6th Street Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Phone: 954-765-4578

Calhoun County : 425 E Central Avenue Blountstown, FL 32424-2242
Phone: 850-674-4545

Charlotte County : 350 E Marion Avenue; PO Box 511687 Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Phone: 941-637-2199

Citrus County : 111 W Main Street Iverness, FL 34450
Phone: 352-637-9470

Clay County : PO Box 698; Green Cove Springs, FL 32043-0698
Phone: 904-284-6317

Collier County : 3315 Tamiami Trail East Naples, FL 34112-5324
Phone: 941-732-2646

Columbia County 145 N Hernando St; PO Box 2069 Lake City, FL 32055
Phone: 386-758-1041

DeSoto County : 115 Oak Street Arcadia, FL 33821
Phone: 862-993-4876

Dixie County PO Box 1206; Cross City, FL 32628
Phone: 352-498-1200

Duval County : 330 E Bay Street Jacksonville, FL 32202
Phone: 904-630-2028

Escambia County 223 S Palafox Place Pensacola, FL 32501
Phone: 850-595-4310

Flagler County : 200 E Moody Blvd. Bunnell, FL 32110
Phone: 386-437-7414

Franklin County : 33 Market Street Apalchicola, FL 32320
Phone: 850-653-8861

Gadsden County : 10 E Jefferson St; PO Box 1799 Quincy, FL 32351
Phone: 850-875-8622

Gilchrist County 112 S Main Street Trenton, FL 32693
Phone: 352-463-3170

Glades County : PO Box 10; Moore Haven, FL 33471
Phone: 863-946-0361

Gulf County : 1000 Cecil G Costin Sr Blvd Port St. Joe. FL 32456
Phone: 850-229-6112

Hamilton County : 207 NE 1st Street Jasper, FL 32052
Phone: 904-792-1288

Hardee County : 412 W Orange Street Wauchula, FL 33873 Phone: 863-773-4174

Hendry County : 25 E Hickpocheew Ave; PO Box 1760; LaBelle, FL 33975
Phone: 863-675-5217

Hernando County : 20 N Main St; Brooksville FL 34601
Phone: 352-754-4201

Highlands County : 590 S Commerce Avenue Sebring, FL 33870
Phone: 863-402-6565

Hillsborough County : 419 N Pierce Street Tampa, FL 33602
Phone: 813-276-8100

Holmes County : 201 N Oklahoma Street Bonifay, FL 32425
Phone: 850-547-1100

Indian River County : 1840 25th St; Vero Beach, FL 32960
Phone: 561-657-8000

Jackson County : 2864 Madison Court; PO Box 510; Marianna, FL 32447
Phone: 850-482-9552

Jefferson County : Courthouse #10; PO Box 547; Monticello, FL 32344
Phone: 850-342-0218

Lafayette County : Main St; PO Box 88 Mayo, FL 32066
Phone: 904-294-1600

Lake County : 315 W Main St; PO 7800 Tavares, FL 32778
Phone: 352-742-4100

Lee County : 2115 2nd St; Fort Myers, FL 33901
Phone: 941-335-2283

Leon County : 301 S Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32302
Phone: 850-577-4000

Levy County :

Eligibility

The marriage record you are requesting must have occurred in Florida.

Note: If you need a marriage certificate for the French Consulate, please request a photocopy with statistical information.

Fees

• Marriage record: $5.00 for each certification
• Each additional certification: $4.00 (when ordered at the same time)

Delivery Method

• Standard: $0.00
• Rush: $10.00
• Express: $10.00 (Plus a pre-paid express delivery envelope.)

The fee is required for a search to be conducted and is non-refundable, even if the record requested is not located. In such a case, a certified "not found" statement will be provided. Duplicate copy fees for records "not found" may be refunded if the applicant sends a letter of request.

Make the check or money order payable to "Vital Statistics".

Validity

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

Bureau of Vital Statistics:

• Application for Marriage Certificate Form DH261 - English
• Application for Marriage Certificate Form DH261S - Spanish
• Application for Marriage Certificate Form DH261H - Creole

Sample Documents

Please attach sample completed documents which would help other people who would like to follow this procedure.    

Processing Time

For request submitted by mail:

• It may take about 2 to 5 business days for your request to be processed.
• RUSH service will be processed within 3 business days of receipt of your request and mailed by first class mail.
• Overnight delivery is also available

Instructions

Florida Dept. of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics

After the ceremony, the marriage license is returned to the Clerk of the Court to be filed and recorded. The Clerk will forward the original license to the Bureau of Vital Statistics for permanent filing. If the date of marriage is current, it generally takes up to sixty (60) days to be received by the office from the Clerk of Court. If the current marriage ceremony is less than sixty (60) days from the date of your application and you need evidence of the marriage for legal purposes, you may wish to contact the county Clerk of Court where the marriage license was issued.

Required Information

About the record being requested:

1. Full names of the husband and wife, including wife's maiden name. (If you only have name of husband or wife that is fine)
2. Date of marriage, provide at least the year of the event
3. City or county where marriage license was issued

About the person making the request:

1. Full name
2. Mailing address
3. Telephone number where you can be reached during our office hours

Need for the Document

Marriage is a legal contract binding two people together, granting them rights and obligations. A Marriage Certificate is an official statement that two people are married.

A copy of the marriage certificate is often necessary when you apply for administrative procedures such as obtaining a passport or applying for certain social benefits.

Following are procedures on how you can obtain a certified copy of a marriage certificate in Florida.