Search Land O' Lakes Marriage Records

Marriage records for Land O' Lakes go through the Pasco County Clerk of Court. The clerk office manages license applications, ceremonies, and all marriage record storage for the county.

How to Get a Marriage License in Land O' Lakes

Land O' Lakes is an unincorporated community in Pasco County. The Pasco County Clerk of Court handles all marriage license applications for the area. The main courthouse is in Dade City at 38053 Live Oak Avenue, Dade City, FL 33523. Pasco County may also have branch offices closer to Land O' Lakes that process marriage licenses. Call (352) 521-4408 to find out which locations are available.

Both parties must go to the clerk office at the same time. You each need a valid photo ID. Driver licenses from any state, passports, military IDs, and state-issued ID cards are all accepted. U.S. citizens have to provide a Social Security number. If either person was married before, the date that marriage ended is required.

You can walk in or set an appointment. Most applications take about 20 to 30 minutes to complete. The license is issued the same day. Florida residents must wait three days before it becomes valid. Out-of-state couples and those with a premarital course certificate can skip the waiting period entirely.

Land O' Lakes is in the southern part of Pasco County, not far from the Hillsborough County line. If you live near the border, double-check your county. Hillsborough County residents would need to go to the clerk in Tampa instead of the Pasco County clerk.

Land O' Lakes Marriage License Fees

Pasco County charges $93.50 for a marriage license without a premarital course. With the course, the fee is $68.50. This is a bit more than some other Florida counties charge. Under Florida Statute 741.0305, the course must be from an approved provider and completed within a year of the application. The course also removes the three-day waiting period.

Civil ceremonies at the clerk office are $30. The office accepts cash and major credit cards. Personal checks are not taken. Duplicate license fees and amendment costs vary. Call (352) 521-4408 for exact pricing on those services.

Certified copies of marriage records cost a fee from the Pasco County Clerk. Copies can be ordered online, picked up at the courthouse, or requested by mail. Each option has a per-copy charge. Mail requests should include payment made out to the Pasco County Clerk of Court.

Search Land O' Lakes Marriage Records Online

The Pasco County Clerk has an online search tool. You can look up marriage records by name for free. The results show basic recording data such as both parties and the date. Ordering a certified copy costs money, but browsing the index does not. The system covers years of recorded documents.

Records before June 6, 1927 are available only at the county level. The state started tracking marriages on that date. For older records, contact the Pasco County Clerk directly at the Dade City courthouse.

The Florida Department of Health maintains state marriage certificates from 1927 forward. A certified copy is $5 from the state, with additional copies at $4 each. VitalChek processes online orders at $15 plus a $7 fee. For Land O' Lakes marriages, the county clerk generally provides faster service at a lower total cost than the state option.

Marriage License Process

Here is the step-by-step process for Land O' Lakes residents:

• Both people visit a Pasco County Clerk office together
• Show valid photo ID and Social Security numbers
• Provide the date of any prior marriage ending
• Pay $93.50 (or $68.50 with premarital course proof)
• Wait three days if you are a Florida resident without the course
• Use the license within 60 days at any location in Florida

The three-day wait applies to Florida residents only. Non-residents can use the license right away. Completing a premarital course removes the wait for everyone. The course has to be from a state-registered provider and done within a year of your application date.

Under Florida Statute 741.07, ordained ministers, judges, clerks, deputy clerks, and Florida notaries public can perform the ceremony. No witnesses are legally needed, though it is a good practice to have one or two. After the ceremony, the officiant must sign the license and return it to the clerk within 10 days. The clerk records the marriage and sends data to the Bureau of Vital Statistics. Full processing runs about 60 days from the wedding.

Getting Copies of Your Marriage Record

Certified copies of Land O' Lakes marriage records are available from the Pasco County Clerk. The courthouse in Dade City offers in-person service. Online orders go through the clerk website with a credit card. Mail requests need a check or money order sent to 38053 Live Oak Avenue, Dade City, FL 33523.

Pasco County marriage records are public under Florida Statutes Chapter 119. Anyone can search for and obtain copies. The clerk redacts Social Security numbers and some personal data from public records. Confidential filings are an option under Section 119.071 for those who qualify.

Just married in Land O' Lakes? Start with the county clerk for a copy. The state office processes data about 60 days after the ceremony. The county will have your record much sooner than the state.

Other Cities in Pasco County

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