Delray Beach Marriage Records Search

Marriage records for Delray Beach are filed through the Palm Beach County Clerk and Comptroller. All license applications, ceremony records, and certified copies go through the county clerk office in West Palm Beach.

Marriage License Office for Delray Beach

Delray Beach falls within Palm Beach County. The Palm Beach County Clerk and Comptroller runs the marriage license 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.

Delray Beach sits about 25 miles south of the main clerk office. The drive is typically 30 to 40 minutes. Both parties must go together in person. You each need a valid photo ID. Accepted IDs are driver licenses from any state, passports, military IDs, state ID cards, and naturalization certificates. U.S. citizens also need a Social Security number.

There is no residency requirement. Couples from anywhere can apply for a Palm Beach County marriage license. Delray Beach residents, snowbirds, tourists, and out-of-state visitors are all eligible. If either person was married before, bring documentation of when and how the prior marriage ended.

Fees for a Delray Beach Marriage License

The fee is $86 without a premarital course. With a completed course, the fee is $61. That saves you $25. The premarital preparation course must be from a provider registered with the state and completed within one year before your application date. Florida Statutes Chapter 741 spells out the requirements for approved courses.

Clerk ceremonies cost $30. The office takes cash, credit cards, and debit cards. No personal checks at the counter. A duplicate license runs $30 if you need one down the road.

Delray Beach has several local providers who offer the premarital course, including licensed therapists and counselors. Online courses that meet the state criteria are also available and take around four hours. Make sure to get a certificate of completion to bring to the clerk office when you apply.

How to Look Up Delray Beach Marriage Records

The Palm Beach County Clerk provides free online access to marriage records through its website. You can search by name to find license information. The online system covers records going back many years. Results include both parties' names and the marriage date. This is the easiest way to look up a Delray Beach marriage from anywhere.

The Florida Department of Health also has statewide marriage records from 1927 to today. The state charges $5 for a search and one certified copy, plus $4 for extras. VitalChek processes orders at $15 plus a service fee. For Delray Beach records specifically, the county clerk is the most direct source.

For records before June 1927, the county is your only option. The state did not begin collecting marriage information until then. Contact the Palm Beach County Clerk by phone or visit the office for assistance with older records.

Getting Married in Delray Beach: The Process

Here is how to get your marriage license in Delray Beach:

• Both parties visit the clerk office at 205 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach
• Bring valid photo ID and your Social Security number
• Pay the $86 license fee (or $61 with course certificate)
• Florida residents wait three days without a course completion certificate
• Get married within 60 days at any venue in Florida
• Your officiant returns the signed license to the clerk within 10 days

Non-Florida residents do not have a waiting period. This is set by state law. The premarital course removes the waiting period for everyone. Once issued, the license is valid for 60 days and can be used at any location in the state, not just within Palm Beach County.

Florida law lists who can perform the ceremony. Ordained ministers of any denomination, judges, clerks of court and their designated deputies, and notaries public commissioned in Florida all qualify. No witnesses are required by statute. After the wedding, the officiant signs the license and submits it to the clerk. The clerk records it and passes the data along to the Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics. That process can take several weeks.

Public Records and Certified Copies

Under Florida Statutes Chapter 119, marriage records are public. Anyone can request and view them. Sensitive information like Social Security numbers is removed before release. You can get certified copies at the clerk office, by mail, or online.

Mail requests should go to Palm Beach County Clerk and Comptroller, 205 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. Include the full names of both spouses, the approximate date of marriage, and a check or money order for the fee. Adding a self-addressed stamped envelope helps with the return.

Recently married in Delray Beach? The record may not be in the system yet. The recording process involves the officiant returning the license and the clerk entering the data, which takes time. Call the clerk at (561) 355-2996 to ask about the status of a recent marriage record.

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.