DeLand Marriage Records Search

Marriage records for DeLand are kept by the Volusia County Clerk of Circuit Court. DeLand is the county seat, so the main clerk office is right in town at the Volusia County Courthouse.

DeLand Clerk of Court Office

DeLand is the county seat of Volusia County, making it the home of the main clerk office. The Volusia County Clerk of Circuit Court is at 101 N. Alabama Avenue, DeLand, FL 32724. Phone: (386) 736-5915. Hours are Monday through Friday during regular business hours. A branch office also exists in Daytona Beach at 125 E. Orange Avenue.

DeLand residents have the shortest trip in the county to get a marriage license. The courthouse is in the heart of town. You can walk in without an appointment, though arriving early is smart to beat the crowd. The clerk staff handles marriage licenses along with other court and recording functions.

Both people applying for the license must be present. No one can apply on behalf of someone else. Bring a valid photo ID. This can be a driver license, passport, military ID, or state-issued identification card. Your Social Security number is required too. If there was a previous marriage, have the date it ended on hand. The clerk needs this for the application.

Marriage License Fees

The fee is $86 for a marriage license in Volusia County. A premarital course drops this to $61. That $25 savings comes with a bonus: the three-day waiting period is waived. The course must be completed within one year of applying and come from a provider approved under Florida Statute Chapter 741.

The clerk takes cash and cards. No checks. If you want the clerk to perform a ceremony, it costs $30. The ceremony is brief and happens at the courthouse. DeLand couples sometimes use this as a quick legal step before a more formal celebration later.

Certified copies of marriage records from Volusia County cost a few dollars each. Contact the clerk for current pricing. These certified copies are accepted by government agencies, insurance companies, and other organizations that need proof of marriage.

Online Search for DeLand Marriage Records

The Volusia County Clerk offers online records access through the clerk website. Search by name or date to find marriage records. The basic search is free. Certified copies can be ordered online for the usual fees or picked up in person at the DeLand courthouse.

The Florida Department of Health has statewide marriage data from June 1927 to present. A search and one certified copy from the state costs $5. Each extra copy is $4. State processing happens in Jacksonville and takes several weeks. DeLand residents will find the county clerk much faster for local records.

VitalChek is another route. They charge $15 plus a processing fee and handle the order online. Credit card payments are accepted and copies ship by mail. This works for people who have left DeLand and need records sent to a new address. But if you are still local, just walk into the courthouse.

Getting Your Marriage License

DeLand residents should take these steps:

• Walk into the Volusia County Clerk office at 101 N. Alabama Avenue with your partner
• Present valid photo ID and Social Security numbers
• Disclose prior marriage end dates if applicable
• Pay $86 for the license or $61 with premarital course certificate
• Florida residents wait three days without the course
• Use the license within 60 days anywhere in Florida

The three-day wait comes from Florida Statute 741.04. It hits Florida residents who skip the premarital course. Visitors from other states do not have to wait at all. The premarital course removes the wait for everyone. After the license is issued, you have 60 days to use it. It is valid statewide.

Florida Statute 741.07 identifies who can officiate: ordained ministers, judges, court clerks, deputy clerks, and Florida notary publics. The law does not require witnesses, though most people have a few present. The officiant returns the signed license to the clerk within 10 days. The clerk files it and sends the data to the Bureau of Vital Statistics.

Public Records and Certified Copies

All marriage records in Florida are public under Florida Statutes Chapter 119. Any person can request a copy of any marriage record on file. You do not need to be named on the document. Social Security numbers are removed from copies provided to the public.

The DeLand courthouse is the easiest place for locals to get copies. Go to the clerk window and request what you need. The staff can usually print copies on the spot. Online orders through the clerk website are another option. Mail requests should include both names, the approximate marriage date, and payment sent to 101 N. Alabama Avenue, DeLand, FL 32724.

Recent marriages take about 60 days to appear in the state database after the clerk records them. The county has the record almost immediately. For anything that happened in the past couple of months, start with the Volusia County clerk. The state will catch up eventually, but the county is always ahead.

Other Cities in Volusia County

Every city in Volusia County uses the same clerk for marriage records. See other cities for local info.