Search Hollywood Marriage Records

Hollywood marriage records are kept by the Broward County Clerk of Courts. Whether you need a new marriage license or a copy of an old record, the clerk office in Fort Lauderdale handles all requests for Hollywood residents.

Getting a Marriage License in Hollywood

Hollywood sits in Broward County. The city does not have its own marriage license office. All marriage license services go through the Broward County Clerk of Courts at the Central Courthouse, Midrise Building, 540 SE 3rd Avenue, Room 02460, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. From Hollywood, the drive is roughly 15 to 20 minutes north on I-95.

Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Call (954) 831-7283 with questions. The office takes walk-ins only. Both parties must show up together. Bring a valid photo ID like a driver license, passport, or state ID card. U.S. citizens also need their Social Security number.

Hollywood is one of the larger cities in Broward County. Plenty of couples from the city make the trip to Fort Lauderdale each week to get their license. Plan for some wait time, especially on Fridays and during peak wedding season.

Marriage License Costs for Hollywood Residents

A marriage license costs $86. With a premarital course, the price drops to $61. The course has to be done within the year before you apply. Under Florida Statutes Chapter 741, completing the course also removes the three-day waiting period that applies to Florida residents.

Want the clerk to perform the ceremony? That costs $30 extra. The clerk accepts cash and major credit cards at the window. No personal checks allowed. If you need certified copies of a Hollywood marriage record later, those run $3 each.

Searching for Hollywood Marriage Records Online

The Broward County Clerk records request page is where you can look up marriage records. Broward County has stored marriage records since 1915. You can search by the names of either spouse. The online search costs nothing.

Older records that are not in the online system can be found by visiting the clerk in person. The Fort Lauderdale office has paper archives going back over a century. Staff there can pull records from the vault if needed. It may take a bit longer for those older files.

The state also holds copies. The Florida Department of Health maintains marriage records starting from 1927. A search and one copy costs $5 from the state. Extra copies are $4 each. VitalChek offers online ordering with service fees on top. For Hollywood marriages, going through the county clerk in Fort Lauderdale is usually quicker.

The Marriage License Process Step by Step

Hollywood couples should follow these steps:

• Visit the Broward County Clerk office at 540 SE 3rd Avenue in Fort Lauderdale
• Both people appear together with photo ID and Social Security number
• If previously married, bring the date the prior marriage ended
• Pay $86 (or $61 with premarital course completion)
• Wait three days if you live in Florida and did not take a course
• Use the license within 60 days at any location in Florida

The three-day waiting period is a state law. It only applies to Florida residents who did not complete a premarital preparation course. Out-of-state visitors can use the license right away. Minors who are 17 can marry with parental consent. No one under 17 can get a license in Florida.

Once you have the license, pick your officiant. Florida law says judges, ordained ministers, clerks, their deputies, and Florida notaries public can perform ceremonies. There is no legal requirement for witnesses, though most couples have at least one or two. The signed license must go back to the clerk within 10 days. The clerk then records it and sends the data to the state Bureau of Vital Statistics.

How to Get Certified Copies

Need a certified copy of a Hollywood marriage record? Head to the Broward County Clerk at 540 SE 3rd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale. Copies are $3 each. You can also mail a request to that address with payment and the names of both parties and the approximate marriage date.

Under Florida Statutes Chapter 119, marriage records are public. Anyone can get a copy. The clerk removes Social Security numbers and other protected details before handing over the record. Certified copies are often needed for name changes, insurance updates, and immigration paperwork.

If you recently married in Hollywood and need proof fast, call the clerk office. The state can take up to 60 days to process a new marriage record. The county clerk in Fort Lauderdale may have your record ready sooner than that.

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.