Jupiter Marriage Records

Marriage records in Jupiter are managed through the Palm Beach County Clerk and Comptroller. Jupiter residents apply for marriage licenses at the county clerk office in West Palm Beach, about 20 miles south of town.

Where Jupiter Residents Get a Marriage License

Jupiter is in Palm Beach County. The Palm Beach County Clerk and Comptroller handles marriage licenses at 205 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Phone number is (561) 355-2996.

Jupiter sits in the northern part of Palm Beach County. The drive south to the main clerk office takes about 25 to 35 minutes on I-95 or the Florida Turnpike, depending on traffic. Both parties need to appear together in person at the clerk office. Walk-ins are accepted. There is no appointment system required, though lines can form during busy periods.

Each person must bring a valid photo ID. The clerk accepts driver licenses, passports, military IDs, state ID cards, and naturalization certificates. U.S. citizens must provide a Social Security number. If you were married before, the date the prior marriage ended is required. No blood test or physical is needed in Florida.

Jupiter Marriage License Costs

A marriage license is $86 at the Palm Beach County Clerk office. With a premarital preparation course, the cost drops to $61. The course needs to be from a state-approved provider and finished within 12 months of applying. Florida Statutes Chapter 741 sets the rules for who can offer the course and what it must cover.

Civil ceremonies through the clerk cost $30. The clerk takes cash, credit cards, and debit cards as payment. No personal checks. Duplicate licenses are $30 each if needed later.

The premarital course is popular with Jupiter couples. Not only does it cut $25 from the license fee, it also removes the three-day waiting period that Florida residents face. Online courses are widely available and generally take four hours. Be sure to get a printed certificate to bring to the clerk office.

Searching Jupiter Marriage Records Online

Palm Beach County has an online records search tool through the clerk's website. Searching by name is free and returns basic marriage record information like the names of both parties and the date. The database goes back many years. It is the quickest way to check for a Jupiter marriage without driving to the courthouse.

For records not in the online system, reach out to the clerk by phone or visit the office. Very old records may only exist in paper form. Records before June 6, 1927, are available exclusively at the county level since the state did not start collecting marriage records until that date.

The Florida Department of Health holds statewide records from 1927 onward. A search and certified copy costs $5, with $4 for each extra. VitalChek is an option at $15 plus their processing fee. The county clerk is usually faster for Jupiter marriages than the state route.

How to Get Married in Jupiter

Follow these steps to get a marriage license and have your ceremony in Jupiter:

• Both parties visit the Palm Beach County Clerk at 205 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach
• Bring a valid photo ID and Social Security number each
• Pay the $86 fee (or $61 with premarital course proof)
• Florida residents wait three days unless the course was taken
• Hold the ceremony within 60 days at any location in Florida
• The officiant returns the signed license to the clerk within 10 days

Out-of-state residents skip the three-day wait. The premarital course also waives it for everyone. Once you have the license, the ceremony can be anywhere in Florida. Jupiter has many popular outdoor wedding spots, but you can legally use the license at any location in the state.

Ordained ministers, judges, clerks of court and their deputies, and Florida notaries public can all perform the ceremony under Florida law. No witnesses are required by statute. After the ceremony, the officiant signs the license and files it with the issuing clerk within 10 days. The clerk records it and sends the information to the state Bureau of Vital Statistics.

Public Records and Copies

Marriage records are public in Florida under Florida Statutes Chapter 119. Anyone can ask for and receive a copy. Social Security numbers and similar private details are taken out before the clerk releases the document.

Get certified copies in person, by mail, or online through the clerk's website. For mail requests, write to Palm Beach County Clerk and Comptroller, 205 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. Include the names of both parties, the approximate marriage date, and your payment. Sending a self-addressed stamped envelope will speed up the return.

Just married in Jupiter? Your record might not show up online for a while. The officiant has 10 days to return the license, and the clerk needs processing time after that. Phone the clerk at (561) 355-2996 if you need proof of a recent marriage before it appears in the system.

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.