Coconut Creek Marriage Records

Marriage records for Coconut Creek are handled by the Broward County Clerk of Courts in Fort Lauderdale. The county clerk processes all marriage license applications and maintains records for Coconut Creek residents.

Coconut Creek Marriage License Office

Coconut Creek is in Broward County. The city does not have its own marriage license office. The Broward County Clerk of Courts issues licenses at the Central Courthouse, Midrise Building, 540 SE 3rd Avenue, Room 02460, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. Coconut Creek is in the northern part of the county, about 25 to 35 minutes from the courthouse.

Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Phone: (954) 831-7283. Walk-ins only. No appointments. Both people must appear together with valid photo ID such as a driver license, passport, state ID, or military ID.

U.S. citizens give their Social Security number at the window. If you or your partner were previously married, bring the exact date that marriage ended. The clerk needs this information to issue a new license.

How Much a Marriage License Costs in Coconut Creek

The fee is $86 for a standard marriage license. Couples who complete a premarital course pay just $61. That is a $25 savings. The course must be finished within one year of the license application. Florida Statutes Chapter 741 covers the course requirements and also says it waives the three-day waiting period for residents.

A ceremony at the clerk office costs $30. Cash and credit cards are accepted. No checks. Certified copies of Coconut Creek marriage records are $3 each.

Fees are set at the county level. All Broward County cities pay the same rates. Coconut Creek has no extra local charges.

Search Coconut Creek Marriage Records Online

Use the Broward County Clerk records request portal to look up Coconut Creek marriage records. The county has records from 1915. Search by name at no charge. Results display both parties and the marriage date.

Some older records may not show up in the online system. The clerk office in Fort Lauderdale keeps paper archives for records that have not been digitized. Visit or call to request a manual search if needed.

The Florida Department of Health has state marriage records from 1927 to now. A search plus one copy costs $5, with extras at $4 each. VitalChek processes online requests with a service fee on top. For Coconut Creek marriages, the Broward County Clerk is usually faster and cheaper.

Getting Married as a Coconut Creek Resident

Here is the process:

• Visit the Broward County Clerk at 540 SE 3rd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale
• Both partners appear with photo ID and Social Security number
• Bring prior marriage dissolution details if applicable
• Pay $86 (or $61 with premarital course)
• Florida residents wait three days unless a course waives it
• The license is good for 60 days anywhere in Florida

The waiting period is three days for Florida residents without a premarital course. Out-of-state visitors have no wait. Taking the course eliminates the delay and saves money. Coconut Creek couples who plan ahead find this well worth the effort.

Once you have the license, choose an officiant. Florida law authorizes judges, ordained ministers, clerks and their deputies, and Florida notaries public to perform ceremonies. No witnesses are legally needed. After the wedding, the officiant has 10 days to return the signed license to the Broward County Clerk. The clerk records the marriage and forwards data to the state.

Getting Certified Copies in Coconut Creek

Certified copies of Coconut Creek marriage records are $3 each from the Broward County Clerk. Visit the courthouse at 540 SE 3rd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, or mail a request. Include both spouses' names, approximate marriage date, and payment with any mail request.

Marriage records are public in Florida under Florida Statutes Chapter 119. Anyone can request a copy. Social Security numbers are removed before release. Certified copies are needed for name changes, immigration applications, insurance claims, and similar legal matters.

Recent Coconut Creek marriages should be looked up through the county clerk. New records take about 60 days to appear in the state system. The Broward County Clerk office usually has copies available sooner than the state does.

Other Cities in Broward County

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