Lauderdale Lakes Marriage Records

Marriage records in Lauderdale Lakes are processed and stored by the Broward County Clerk of Courts. The county clerk office in Fort Lauderdale handles all marriage services for Lauderdale Lakes residents.

Where to Apply for a Marriage License

Lauderdale Lakes is in Broward County. Marriage licenses are issued by the Broward County Clerk of Courts at the Central Courthouse, Midrise Building, 540 SE 3rd Avenue, Room 02460, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. Lauderdale Lakes is very close to Fort Lauderdale, so the trip to the courthouse is usually under 15 minutes.

The office is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Phone: (954) 831-7283. Walk-ins only. No appointment needed. Both people must come in together. Bring valid photo ID like a driver license, passport, state ID, or military ID.

U.S. citizens need a Social Security number. If you or your partner was married before, have the end date of the prior marriage and the reason it ended. The clerk asks for this before they process a new license.

Marriage License Cost in Lauderdale Lakes

The license fee is $86 without a premarital course. It goes down to $61 with the course. Under Florida Statutes Chapter 741, the course must come from a registered provider and be done within one year of the application. Taking the course waives the three-day waiting period as well.

Clerk ceremonies are $30. Cash and credit cards accepted. No personal checks. Certified copies of Lauderdale Lakes marriage records are $3 each.

These fees are the same throughout Broward County. No local surcharge applies to Lauderdale Lakes residents.

Searching Lauderdale Lakes Marriage Records

The Broward County Clerk records request portal is where you search for marriage records. The county has records since 1915. Search by name for free. Results show both parties and the marriage date.

Older records not in the digital system can be checked at the clerk office in Fort Lauderdale. The staff keeps paper archives. Lauderdale Lakes is close enough that a quick trip to the courthouse can resolve most record requests.

State records go through the Florida Department of Health, which has marriage data from 1927. Cost is $5 for a search plus one copy, $4 for extras. VitalChek handles online ordering with added fees. The county clerk is usually faster for Lauderdale Lakes records.

Steps to Get Married in Lauderdale Lakes

Here is the full process:

• Go to the Broward County Clerk at 540 SE 3rd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale
• Both people must be there with valid photo ID
• U.S. citizens provide Social Security numbers
• Pay $86 (or $61 with a premarital course)
• Florida residents wait three days unless the course waives it
• License is good for 60 days anywhere in the state

Non-residents of Florida have no waiting period. The three-day wait only applies to Florida residents who did not take a premarital course. Lauderdale Lakes couples benefit from the short drive to the courthouse.

After you get the license, pick an officiant. Florida allows judges, ordained ministers, clerks, deputies, and notaries public to perform ceremonies. No witnesses are required by state law. The officiant signs the license and returns it to the Broward County Clerk within 10 days for recording.

Getting Certified Copies

Certified copies cost $3 each from the Broward County Clerk at 540 SE 3rd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale. You can go in person or mail a request. Include both spouses' names, approximate marriage date, and payment.

Marriage records are public in Florida under Florida Statutes Chapter 119. Any person can request copies. The clerk removes Social Security numbers and other sensitive details. Certified copies are useful for name changes, immigration applications, and insurance claims.

Recent Lauderdale Lakes marriages are best tracked through the county clerk. The state takes about 60 days to process new records. The Broward County Clerk usually has copies ready faster.

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.