Lake Worth Beach Marriage Records

Marriage records for Lake Worth Beach are stored with the Palm Beach County Clerk and Comptroller. The clerk office in West Palm Beach, just a short drive north, handles all marriage license services for the area.

Where to Get a Marriage License Near Lake Worth Beach

Lake Worth Beach 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 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call (561) 355-2996 for questions.

Lake Worth Beach sits just south of West Palm Beach. The drive to the clerk office is about 10 to 15 minutes, making it one of the closest trips in the county. Take Lake Avenue or Lantana Road east to Dixie Highway and head north. Both parties must appear together. Walk-ins are welcome.

Each person needs 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. Prior marriages require the exact end date. No blood test, physical, or proof of residency is needed to apply.

Lake Worth Beach Marriage License Fees

The license costs $86. With a premarital preparation course, the fee is $61. Under Florida Statutes Chapter 741, the premarital course must be from an approved provider and completed within 12 months of the application. The course also eliminates the three-day waiting period.

Civil ceremonies at the clerk office cost $30. Payment options are cash, credit cards, and debit cards. No personal checks. Duplicate licenses are $30 each.

The premarital course option is popular. It saves $25 and removes the wait. Online courses from state-registered providers take about four hours. In-person courses are offered by licensed counselors and therapists in the Palm Beach County area. Bring the completion certificate to the clerk when you apply.

Searching Marriage Records in Lake Worth Beach

Palm Beach County provides a free online marriage records search through the clerk's website. Enter a name to find matching records. The results include both parties' names and the marriage date. You can do this from home or any device with internet access. It is the quickest way to look up a Lake Worth Beach marriage.

Records not in the online system can be requested by contacting the clerk directly. Some older records exist only on paper. Records from before June 6, 1927, are available only at the county level because the state did not begin tracking marriages until that date.

The Florida Department of Health has statewide marriage records from 1927 forward. The fee is $5 for a search and one certified copy, plus $4 for each additional copy. VitalChek offers an online option at $15 plus a service fee. For Lake Worth Beach marriages, the county clerk is usually the better and cheaper choice.

Marriage License Steps for Lake Worth Beach

Follow these steps to get married in Lake Worth Beach:

• Both people go to the Palm Beach County Clerk at 205 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach
• Each brings valid photo ID and a Social Security number
• Pay $86 (or $61 with a premarital course certificate)
• Florida residents wait three calendar days without the course
• The license is valid for 60 days and works anywhere in Florida
• After the ceremony, the officiant signs and returns the license within 10 days

Non-residents have no waiting period. The premarital course waives the wait for all applicants. The license can be used for a ceremony at any spot in the state. You are not limited to Lake Worth Beach or even Palm Beach County.

Under Florida law, ordained ministers, judges, clerks of court, deputy clerks, and notaries public commissioned in Florida can all perform weddings. No witnesses are required by statute. After the ceremony, the officiant completes the license and files it with the clerk within 10 days. The clerk records the marriage and sends the data to the Bureau of Vital Statistics.

Getting Certified Copies

Marriage records in Palm Beach County are public under Florida Statutes Chapter 119. Anyone can request a copy. The clerk takes out private info like Social Security numbers before releasing documents. Get certified copies in person, by mail, or online through the clerk's website.

To request by mail, send a letter to Palm Beach County Clerk and Comptroller, 205 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. Include both names, the approximate marriage date, and payment. A self-addressed stamped envelope is a good idea for a faster return.

Just married in Lake Worth Beach? Give it some time before the record shows up in the system. The officiant has up to 10 days to return the license, and the clerk needs processing time after that. Call (561) 355-2996 to check on a recent filing.

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.