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Florida Marriage Records
How to get a certified Florida marriage certificate: the official fee, processing time, who is eligible, what ID to bring, and every county office that issues marriage records — or order online and skip the visit.
- $6.00
- Marriage Certificate fee
- 5–10 days
- Processing time
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- Offices issuing
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- Counties
How to get a Florida marriage certificate
- 1Online (fastest). Prepare your application through our partner Vital Records Online ↗. Your request is checked for errors before it reaches the Florida office.
- 2In person. Visit one of the county offices that issue marriage records; most print certified copies while you wait.
- 3By mail. Send the application form (DH 261) ↗, a copy of your ID and the $6.00 fee to Florida Department of Health - Bureau of Vital Statistics, FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, BUREAU OF VITAL STATISTICS, ATTN: VITAL RECORDS SECTION, P.O. BOX 210, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32231-0042.
Florida marriage certificate fees, processing & requirements
- Fee
- $5 + $1 shipping & handling fee for mail-in requests (unless a prepaid express delivery envelope is provided)
- Additional copy
- $4.00
- Rush fee
- $10.00
- Processing time
- 3 to 5 business days
- Rush processing
- 2-3 business days, Same day (walk-in)
- Public after
- Not Restricted
Who can request
- Not Restricted
Required information
- Bride's Date of Birth
- Bride's Name Before Marriage
- County of Marriage
- Date of Marriage
- Groom Name Before Marriage
- Groom's Date of Birth
- Mailing Address
- Phone Number
- Place of Marriage
- Your Name
- Your Relationship to the Person of Record
- Your Signature
Accepted ID
- Not Required
Florida Department of Health - Bureau of Vital Statistics (DOH-BVS)
- Address
- 1217 N Pearl Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
- Mailing
- FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BUREAU OF VITAL STATISTICS ATTN: VITAL RECORDS SECTION P.O. BOX 210, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32231-0042
- Phone
- (904) 359-6900
- Website
- Official site ↗
- Hours
- M-F 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Skip the trip. Order a Florida marriage certificate online through our partner, Vital Records Online — application review, status updates and delivery to your door.
Order online ↗Where to get a marriage certificate in Florida: county offices
Most Florida marriage records are issued by the county clerk, register of deeds or local health department. Browse offices by county on the Florida vital records hub.
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Florida marriage certificate FAQs
How much does a Florida marriage certificate cost?
A certified Florida marriage certificate costs $6.00 ($5 + $1 shipping & handling fee for mail-in requests (unless a prepaid express delivery envelope is provided)), and additional copies ordered at the same time are $4.00.
How long does it take to get a marriage certificate in Florida?
Standard processing is 3 to 5 business days. Expedited service: 2-3 business days, Same day (walk-in) ($10.00). In-person requests at a county office are often same-day.
Where do I get a marriage certificate in Florida?
Apply at your county clerk or health department, by mail to the state vital records office (Florida Department of Health - Bureau of Vital Statistics), or order online.
Who can request a Florida marriage certificate?
Florida issues certified copies to: Not Restricted. Public access: Not Restricted.
What ID do I need for a Florida marriage certificate?
Accepted primary ID: Not Required.
Can I order a Florida marriage certificate online?
Yes. Prepare and submit your Florida marriage certificate application online through our partner, Vital Records Online, and skip the in-person visit.
Public records: Florida Statute Chapter 119 (Public Record Law). Fees and processing times are set by Florida and its counties and change without notice — confirm with the office before applying.