Miramar Marriage Records Lookup

Marriage records for Miramar residents are processed and maintained by the Broward County Clerk of Courts. The clerk office in Fort Lauderdale is where Miramar couples go to apply for a license, have a ceremony, or request copies of existing records.

Where Miramar Residents Get a Marriage License

Miramar is part of Broward County. The Broward County Clerk of Courts operates the marriage license office at the Central Courthouse, Midrise Building, 540 SE 3rd Avenue, Room 02460, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. There is no marriage license office in Miramar. The trip from Miramar to the Fort Lauderdale courthouse takes around 25 to 40 minutes.

The office is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Phone: (954) 831-7283. Walk-ins only. No appointments. Both people need to show up together with a valid photo ID. A driver license, passport, state ID, or military ID all work. U.S. citizens must also give their Social Security number.

If either person has been married before, the clerk will need the date that marriage ended. Bring documentation if possible. The clerk needs to confirm the prior marriage was legally ended before issuing a new license.

Miramar Marriage License Fees and Costs

The standard fee for a marriage license is $86. Couples who take a premarital course pay only $61. That saves $25 and also waives the three-day waiting period. The course must be done within one year of the license application. Florida Statutes Chapter 741 spells out the requirements.

Ceremonies at the clerk office are $30. The clerk takes cash and credit cards. No checks. If you need a certified copy of a Miramar marriage record, it costs $3 per copy from the Broward County Clerk.

These fees are set by the county and apply to every city in Broward. There are no extra charges for Miramar residents. The only variable is whether you complete the premarital course for the discount.

Looking Up Miramar Marriage Records

The Broward County records request portal lets you search for marriage records filed in the county. Records go back to 1915. Type in a name and the system pulls up matching records. The search itself is free to use.

Some older records may not show up online. For those, you can visit the clerk office in Fort Lauderdale. The staff has access to paper archives that go back more than 100 years. If the record exists in Broward County, they can find it for you.

The Florida Department of Health keeps statewide marriage records from 1927 on. Their fee is $5 for a search plus one certified copy, and $4 for extras. VitalChek processes orders online too but adds a service fee. Going through the Broward County Clerk is normally the fastest route for Miramar marriages.

What Miramar Couples Need to Do

Here is the full process to get married as a Miramar resident:

• Go to the Broward County Clerk at 540 SE 3rd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale
• Both parties present valid photo ID together
• U.S. citizens provide Social Security numbers
• Pay $86 (or $61 with premarital course proof)
• Florida residents wait three days unless waived by a course
• License stays valid for 60 days and can be used anywhere in Florida

The waiting period is three days for Florida residents who skip the premarital course. Non-residents can use the license right away. Many Miramar couples find the course worthwhile since it saves money and time.

After getting the license, pick an officiant. Florida law allows judges, ordained ministers, clerks, their deputies, and notaries public to perform marriages. No witnesses are required by state law. The officiant signs the license after the ceremony and returns it to the Broward County Clerk within 10 days. The clerk records it and sends the information to the state.

Obtaining Certified Copies in Miramar

Certified copies of Miramar marriage records are available from the Broward County Clerk for $3 each. Visit the courthouse at 540 SE 3rd Avenue in Fort Lauderdale, or send a mail request to the same address. Include the names of both spouses, the approximate marriage date, and your payment.

Marriage records are public in Florida under Florida Statutes Chapter 119. Any person can request them. The clerk redacts Social Security numbers and other sensitive data before releasing copies. You do not need to prove a relationship to the people named in the record.

For a recently recorded Miramar marriage, contact the county clerk first. The state takes about 60 days to process new marriage data. The Broward County Clerk usually has the record available before the state does.

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.