Greenacres Marriage Records

Marriage records in Greenacres are handled by the Palm Beach County Clerk and Comptroller. The county clerk office in West Palm Beach processes license applications and maintains marriage records for all Palm Beach County communities, including Greenacres.

Where Greenacres Couples Apply for a Marriage License

Greenacres is part of Palm Beach County. The Palm Beach County Clerk and Comptroller issues marriage licenses at 205 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. The office operates Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Phone: (561) 355-2996.

From Greenacres, the drive to the clerk office in West Palm Beach takes roughly 15 to 25 minutes heading north on Jog Road or Military Trail. Both people must appear in person at the same time. Bring a valid photo ID. The clerk accepts driver licenses, passports, state IDs, military IDs, and naturalization certificates.

Every U.S. citizen needs to provide a Social Security number. If either party was married before, bring the exact date the prior marriage was dissolved. No blood test or medical exam is required. Florida has no residency requirement for a marriage license, so anyone can apply regardless of where they live.

Greenacres Marriage License Fees

A marriage license costs $86 without a premarital course. The fee goes down to $61 with a course completion certificate. Under Florida Statutes Chapter 741, the premarital course must come from an approved provider and be finished within 12 months of the application date.

The clerk performs civil ceremonies for $30. Accepted payment methods include cash, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, and debit cards. No personal checks. A duplicate license costs $30.

Taking the premarital course is a smart move for Greenacres couples. Besides saving $25, it eliminates the three-day waiting period that applies to Florida residents. Online courses are available and take about four hours. Just check that the provider is registered with the state before enrolling.

Searching Marriage Records for Greenacres

The Palm Beach County Clerk offers free online records search. You can look up marriage records by entering a name. The system shows matching results with both parties' names and the marriage date. This is the simplest way to find a Greenacres marriage record without going to the courthouse.

For records not available online, the clerk office can help by phone or in person. Very old records might only exist in paper files. All records before June 6, 1927, are only at the county level because the state did not track marriages before that date.

The Florida Department of Health keeps statewide marriage records from 1927 to present. A search and one certified copy is $5, plus $4 for each additional copy. VitalChek is another option at $15 plus a processing fee. For Greenacres marriages, the county clerk is usually the faster choice.

Marriage License Process in Greenacres

Here is how to get a marriage license if you live in Greenacres:

• Both parties visit the Palm Beach County Clerk at 205 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach
• Bring photo ID and Social Security numbers
• Pay the $86 fee (or $61 with a premarital course certificate)
• Wait three calendar days if you are a Florida resident and did not take the course
• Use the license within 60 days at any location in Florida
• Your officiant sends the signed license back to the clerk within 10 days after the ceremony

Non-Florida residents do not have a waiting period. The premarital course removes the wait for all applicants. Once you have the license, you can get married anywhere in the state. You are not limited to Palm Beach County or Greenacres.

Florida law allows ordained ministers, judges, clerks of court and their deputies, and notaries public licensed in Florida to perform weddings. Witnesses are not legally required. After the ceremony, the officiant fills out and signs the license, then returns it to the Palm Beach County Clerk within 10 days. The clerk records the marriage and reports it to the Florida Bureau of Vital Statistics.

Obtaining Certified Copies

All marriage records in Florida are public under Florida Statutes Chapter 119. Anyone can request a copy of a marriage record. The clerk redacts Social Security numbers and other private details. Certified copies are available in person, by mail, or online through the clerk website.

For mail requests, write to Palm Beach County Clerk and Comptroller, 205 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. Provide the full names of both spouses, the approximate marriage date, and your payment. Including a stamped return envelope speeds up delivery.

Newly filed marriages take time to process. The officiant has 10 days to return the signed license, and the clerk needs additional time to enter it into the system. If you were recently married in Greenacres and need proof fast, call the clerk at (561) 355-2996 for a status update.

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.