Find Marriage Records in Boynton Beach

Marriage records for Boynton Beach residents are handled by the Palm Beach County Clerk and Comptroller in West Palm Beach. The county clerk issues licenses, performs ceremonies, and maintains all recorded marriage documents for the area.

Where Boynton Beach Couples Get a Marriage License

Boynton Beach is part of Palm Beach County. The Palm Beach County Clerk and Comptroller issues marriage licenses at the main office at 205 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The phone number is (561) 355-2996.

From Boynton Beach, the drive north to the clerk office in West Palm Beach takes roughly 20 to 30 minutes. Both people applying for the license must appear in person at the same time. Bring a valid photo ID such as a driver license, passport, military ID, or state-issued ID card. Every U.S. citizen needs to give a Social Security number.

No blood test or physical exam is needed. Florida dropped that requirement years ago. If either person was married before, you need the exact date the previous marriage ended by divorce, annulment, or death. Without that date, the clerk cannot process your application.

Marriage License Fees for Boynton Beach

The standard fee is $86. Couples who take a premarital preparation course pay only $61. Under Florida Statutes Chapter 741, the course must come from an approved provider and be done within 12 months of the application. The course also waives the three-day waiting period for Florida residents.

A ceremony performed at the clerk office costs $30. The clerk accepts cash, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express. Personal checks are not accepted. If you need a copy of your license later, a duplicate is $30.

The premarital course is worth considering. It saves you money on the fee and lets you skip the wait. Several online providers offer the course for around $20 to $40, and it takes about four hours. Just make sure the provider is registered with the state of Florida before signing up.

How to Search Boynton Beach Marriage Records

The Palm Beach County Clerk offers an online search tool on its website. You can look up marriage records by the name of either party. The search is free. Results will show the names, marriage date, and license number. This is the most convenient way to check for a recorded marriage in the county without making a trip to the courthouse.

The Florida Department of Health also stores marriage records statewide starting from 1927. Their fee is $5 for a search and one certified copy, plus $4 per additional copy. VitalChek is another option at $15 plus a processing fee. For Boynton Beach marriages, the county tends to be the quicker source.

Records from before June 6, 1927, are only at the county level. The state did not start tracking marriage data before that date. For those older records, contact the Palm Beach County Clerk office directly.

Boynton Beach Marriage License Process

Here is a step-by-step breakdown for getting married in Boynton Beach:

• Both parties go to the Palm Beach County Clerk at 205 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach
• Bring photo ID and Social Security numbers
• Pay $86 (or $61 with a premarital course certificate)
• Wait three days if you live in Florida and did not take the course
• Hold the ceremony within 60 days anywhere in the state
• The officiant signs and returns the license to the clerk within 10 days

The waiting period is three calendar days for Florida residents. So if you apply on a Monday, you cannot use the license until Thursday. Non-residents skip the wait. The premarital course removes the wait for everyone regardless of where they live.

Florida law allows ordained ministers, judges, clerks of court and their deputies, and notaries public commissioned in Florida to perform marriage ceremonies. No witnesses are legally required, though most couples have at least one present. After the ceremony, the officiant must complete the license and file it with the clerk within 10 days. The clerk then records it and sends the information to the state Bureau of Vital Statistics.

Getting Certified Copies in Boynton Beach

All marriage records in Palm Beach County are public under Florida Statutes Chapter 119. Anyone can request a copy. The clerk redacts sensitive details like Social Security numbers from the documents before releasing them.

You can get certified copies three ways. In person at the clerk office in West Palm Beach is the fastest. By mail works too. Send your request with both names, the approximate marriage date, and payment to the Palm Beach County Clerk and Comptroller, 205 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. The clerk also has an online ordering option through its website.

If your marriage just took place, expect a delay before the record appears in the system. The officiant has 10 days to return the signed license, and processing takes additional time after that. Call (561) 355-2996 if you need to check on the status of a recent filing.

Other Cities in Palm Beach County

All cities in Palm Beach County use the same clerk office for marriage records. Select a city below for local details.