Dania Beach Marriage Records Search

Marriage records for Dania Beach are handled by the Broward County Clerk of Courts in Fort Lauderdale. Dania Beach residents use the county clerk office for licenses, ceremonies, and all marriage record requests.

Dania Beach Marriage License Location

Dania Beach is in Broward County, right next to the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The Broward County Clerk of Courts runs marriage license services from the Central Courthouse, Midrise Building, 540 SE 3rd Avenue, Room 02460, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. Dania Beach is very close to the courthouse. The drive is about 10 minutes.

The office is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Phone: (954) 831-7283. Walk-ins only. No appointments needed. Both applicants must appear in person together with valid photo ID.

Accepted IDs include a driver license, passport, state ID card, military ID, or alien registration card. U.S. citizens also give their Social Security number. If either person had a prior marriage, the clerk needs the date it ended and how it was dissolved.

Marriage License Fees in Dania Beach

The fee is $86 for a marriage license. A premarital course lowers it to $61. The course saves $25 and removes the three-day waiting period. Under Florida Statutes Chapter 741, the course must be from an approved provider and finished within one year of the application date.

The clerk charges $30 to perform a ceremony. Cash and major credit cards are accepted. No checks. Each certified copy of a Dania Beach marriage record costs $3.

These are Broward County fees. All cities in the county pay the same. No additional local fees apply for Dania Beach residents.

Searching for Dania Beach Marriage Records

The Broward County Clerk records request portal is the best place to search. The county has marriage records from 1915. Search by name at no charge. Both spouses and the marriage date show up in results.

Older Dania Beach records not in the online system can be found at the clerk office. Visit 540 SE 3rd Avenue in Fort Lauderdale and ask for a manual search. Paper archives go back over 100 years.

State records are available too. The Florida Department of Health has marriage records starting from 1927. They charge $5 for a search and one copy, $4 per extra. VitalChek handles online orders with a service fee. For Dania Beach marriages, the county clerk route is usually faster.

Getting a Marriage License in Dania Beach

Dania Beach couples follow this process:

• Go to the Broward County Clerk at 540 SE 3rd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale
• Both people appear together with valid photo ID
• Bring Social Security numbers (U.S. citizens)
• Pay $86 (or $61 with a premarital course)
• Florida residents wait three days unless the course removes it
• License works for 60 days at any Florida location

The three-day wait only applies to Florida residents without a premarital course. Out-of-state visitors can use the license right away. Dania Beach is close to the courthouse, making the trip quick and easy.

Choose any authorized officiant after getting the license. Judges, ordained ministers, clerks, their deputies, and Florida notaries public are all allowed under Florida law. Witnesses are not legally required but are a good idea. The signed license must go back to the clerk within 10 days. The clerk records the marriage and sends data to the state Bureau of Vital Statistics.

How to Get Certified Copies

Certified copies are $3 each from the Broward County Clerk at 540 SE 3rd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale. You can get them in person or request by mail. For mail requests, include both names, approximate marriage date, and your payment.

Under Florida Statutes Chapter 119, marriage records are public records. Anyone can request a copy. The clerk redacts Social Security numbers and protected data. Certified copies are used for name changes, immigration, insurance, and legal proceedings.

If you just married in Dania Beach and need proof quickly, the county clerk is your best source. The state takes about 60 days to process new records. The Broward County Clerk has records available sooner.

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.