Search Deerfield Beach Marriage Records

Deerfield Beach marriage records are kept by the Broward County Clerk of Courts. Couples in Deerfield Beach use the clerk office in Fort Lauderdale for all marriage license and records services.

Where Deerfield Beach Residents Apply for a License

Deerfield Beach sits in Broward County near the Palm Beach County line. The Broward County Clerk of Courts operates the marriage license office at the Central Courthouse, Midrise Building, 540 SE 3rd Avenue, Room 02460, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. The drive from Deerfield Beach takes about 20 to 30 minutes heading south on I-95.

The clerk office is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Phone: (954) 831-7283. They only take walk-ins. There is no way to set up an appointment. Both applicants need to come in together and bring valid photo identification.

Acceptable IDs are a driver license, passport, state ID, military ID, or alien registration card. U.S. citizens provide their Social Security number at the time of application. Anyone who was previously married needs the exact date that marriage ended.

Deerfield Beach Marriage License Fees

A marriage license is $86 from the Broward County Clerk. Couples who take a premarital preparation course pay $61 instead. The course saves $25 and waives the three-day waiting period. Florida Statutes Chapter 741 requires the course to be done within one year of applying.

A ceremony by the clerk is $30. They take cash and credit cards but not personal checks. Each certified copy of a Deerfield Beach marriage record costs $3.

All of these fees are the same throughout Broward County. It does not matter which city you live in. The Broward County Clerk sets one fee schedule for all residents.

Looking Up Marriage Records in Deerfield Beach

The Broward County records request portal is the place to search for Deerfield Beach marriage records. Records date back to 1915. Search by name for free. Results show both spouses and the date.

Some records from the early decades may not be in the online system. The clerk office in Fort Lauderdale has paper archives that go back further. Visit in person or call to ask about records that are not showing up online.

State records offer another route. The Florida Department of Health has marriage records from 1927 forward. They charge $5 for a search and one copy, and $4 for each additional. VitalChek is an option too but comes with service fees. For Deerfield Beach marriages, the county clerk is normally faster.

Marriage License Steps for Deerfield Beach Couples

Here is the process for Deerfield Beach residents:

• Head to the Broward County Clerk office at 540 SE 3rd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale
• Both applicants show up with valid photo ID
• U.S. citizens bring Social Security numbers
• Pay $86 (or $61 with premarital course proof)
• Florida residents wait three days unless a course waives it
• Use the license within 60 days anywhere in the state

People who live out of state do not have a waiting period. Florida residents must wait three days unless they took a premarital preparation course. Deerfield Beach couples who complete the course get both a fee discount and no wait time.

Once you have your license, choose an officiant. Judges, ordained ministers, clerks and deputies, and Florida notaries public can all marry couples under Florida law. Witnesses are not required by statute, though having them is advisable. The officiant signs the license after the ceremony and sends it back to the Broward County Clerk within 10 days for recording.

How to Get Certified Copies

Certified copies of Deerfield Beach marriage records cost $3 each at the Broward County Clerk office. You can get them in person at 540 SE 3rd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, or submit a request by mail. Mail requests should include both names, the approximate date of marriage, and payment.

Florida law treats marriage records as public records. Under Florida Statutes Chapter 119, anyone has the right to request them. The clerk removes sensitive information like Social Security numbers before giving out copies. You do not need to be one of the people named on the record.

For a recent Deerfield Beach marriage, contact the county clerk directly. The state can take up to 60 days to process new marriage records. The Broward County Clerk typically has the record available earlier.

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.