Kissimmee Marriage Records

Marriage records for Kissimmee are handled by the Osceola County Clerk of Court. The clerk office in downtown Kissimmee issues licenses, performs ceremonies, and stores all marriage documents for the county.

Where to Get a Marriage License in Kissimmee

Kissimmee is the county seat of Osceola County. The Osceola County Clerk of Court handles all marriage license applications from the Osceola County Courthouse at 2 Courthouse Square, Kissimmee, FL 34741. This is the main office for all marriage license business in the county. Call (407) 742-3500 for questions.

Both people must appear in person together. Bring a valid photo ID. Driver licenses from any state, passports, military IDs, and state-issued ID cards are all accepted. U.S. citizens need to provide a Social Security number. If either person has been married before, bring the date that marriage ended.

Walk-ins are welcome. Appointments are also an option if you want to plan ahead. The clerk staff can process an application in about 20 to 30 minutes. Your license is issued the same day. Florida residents face a three-day waiting period before the license becomes active. Out-of-state residents and couples who took a premarital course skip the wait.

Kissimmee is a popular destination for out-of-state couples. Many visitors from other states come here to get married, and they benefit from not having the three-day wait. The clerk office in Kissimmee sees a high volume of marriage license applications, especially during busy travel seasons.

Kissimmee Marriage License Fees

A marriage license costs $86 in Osceola County. With a premarital course, it goes down to $61. Under Florida Statute 741.0305, the course must come from a state-approved provider and be done within one year of applying. It also waives the three-day waiting period for Florida residents.

Civil ceremonies cost $30. The clerk office takes cash, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express. No personal checks. Duplicate licenses are $30. If you need to amend a recorded license, a court order plus an extra fee is required.

Certified copies of marriage records come with a per-copy fee. You can order them in person at the Kissimmee courthouse, online through the clerk website, or by mail. In-person is the fastest way. Mail requests need a check or money order made out to the Osceola County Clerk of Court.

Search Kissimmee Marriage Records Online

The Osceola County Clerk website has an online records search tool. You can look up marriage records by name for free. The index shows both parties and the date of recording. Certified copies cost money, but the search is at no charge. The database covers decades of recorded documents and runs around the clock.

Records before June 6, 1927 are only at the county level. The state started collecting marriage data on that date. For older records, call the Osceola County Clerk at (407) 742-3500 or visit the Kissimmee courthouse.

The Florida Department of Health has state marriage certificates from 1927 to the present. A certified copy from the state costs $5. Additional copies are $4 each. VitalChek processes online orders for $15 plus a $7 fee. For Kissimmee marriages, the Osceola County Clerk is typically cheaper and faster than the state route.

Kissimmee Marriage License Process

Here is what Kissimmee residents need to do:

• Both parties visit the Osceola County Clerk at the Kissimmee courthouse
• Bring valid photo ID and Social Security numbers
• Provide the date any prior marriage ended
• Pay $86 (or $61 with premarital course proof)
• Wait three days if you are a Florida resident without the course
• Use the license within 60 days anywhere in the state

The three-day wait applies to Florida residents only. Non-residents can use the license immediately. A premarital course waives the wait for everyone. The course provider has to be registered with the state of Florida and the course must be completed within a year of the application.

Under Florida Statute 741.07, ordained ministers, judges, clerks and deputy clerks, and Florida notaries public can officiate. Witnesses are not legally required, though having them is a good idea. The officiant has 10 days to sign the license and return it to the clerk after the ceremony. The clerk records it and reports the data to the state Bureau of Vital Statistics. Full processing takes about 60 days from the wedding date.

Getting Certified Copies in Kissimmee

Certified copies of Kissimmee marriage records are available from the Osceola County Clerk. The courthouse at 2 Courthouse Square in Kissimmee handles in-person requests for the fastest turnaround. Online ordering is available on the clerk website. Mail requests go to the same address with a check or money order.

Marriage records in Osceola County are public under Florida Statutes Chapter 119. Anyone can search for or copy them. Social Security numbers and some personal data get redacted. If you need a confidential filing, the clerk can help with the process under Section 119.071.

Just got married in Kissimmee? The county clerk has your record first. The state office needs about 60 days to process the data from the ceremony. Start with the county for quicker access to your marriage documents.

Other Cities in Osceola County

All Osceola County cities use the same clerk office for marriage records. Select a city below for local details.