North Lauderdale Marriage Records

Marriage records for North Lauderdale are maintained by the Broward County Clerk of Courts in Fort Lauderdale. North Lauderdale couples use the county clerk office for licenses, ceremonies, and all record requests.

North Lauderdale Marriage License Information

North Lauderdale is part of Broward County. The city does not issue marriage licenses on its own. The Broward County Clerk of Courts runs all marriage license services at the Central Courthouse, Midrise Building, 540 SE 3rd Avenue, Room 02460, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. From North Lauderdale, the courthouse is about 20 minutes south.

Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Phone: (954) 831-7283. Walk-ins only. There are no appointments. Both applicants must appear at the same time. Bring valid photo ID such as a driver license, passport, state ID, or military ID.

U.S. citizens need their Social Security number. Anyone who had a previous marriage must bring the date it ended and the reason (divorce, death, or annulment). The clerk verifies all of this before they issue a new license to North Lauderdale residents.

Fees for North Lauderdale Marriage Licenses

The license fee is $86. A premarital preparation course reduces that to $61. Florida Statutes Chapter 741 requires the course to be from an approved provider and completed within a year of applying. Taking the course also gets rid of the three-day waiting period for Florida residents.

The clerk charges $30 for ceremonies. Cash and credit cards are accepted. No personal checks. Certified copies of North Lauderdale marriage records are $3 each.

All cities in Broward County pay the same fees. North Lauderdale does not have any additional local charges for marriage services.

Searching North Lauderdale Marriage Records

Use the Broward County Clerk records request portal to search. Records date back to 1915. Enter a name to search for free. Both spouses and the marriage date appear in the results.

Records not found online may be in the paper archives at the Fort Lauderdale clerk office. Visit in person or call (954) 831-7283 to ask about manual searches. The staff can check older North Lauderdale files that have not been digitized.

The Florida Department of Health holds statewide marriage records from 1927. Cost is $5 for a search and one copy, $4 for extras. VitalChek accepts online orders with added service fees. The county clerk is usually the quicker choice for North Lauderdale records.

How to Get Married in North Lauderdale

North Lauderdale residents follow these steps:

• Visit the Broward County Clerk at 540 SE 3rd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale
• Appear together with valid photo ID and Social Security number
• Bring prior marriage dissolution details if needed
• Pay $86 (or $61 with premarital course completion)
• Florida residents wait three days unless the course removes the wait
• License works for 60 days anywhere in Florida

Non-residents do not wait. Florida residents who skip the premarital course must wait three days. The course is the best way to avoid the delay and also save $25. North Lauderdale couples can take the course online or in person.

After getting your license, choose who will perform the ceremony. Under Florida law, judges, ordained ministers, clerks, their deputies, and Florida notaries public are all authorized. Witnesses are not legally required. The officiant signs the license and returns it to the Broward County Clerk within 10 days for official recording.

How to Get Certified Copies

Certified copies of North Lauderdale marriage records cost $3 each. Get them at the Broward County Clerk, 540 SE 3rd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, or by mail. Mail requests should include both names, the approximate marriage date, and payment.

Under Florida Statutes Chapter 119, marriage records are public. Anyone has the right to request copies. The clerk removes Social Security numbers and other sensitive data. You do not need to be named on the record to order a copy.

For a North Lauderdale marriage that just happened, contact the county clerk. New records can take 60 days to reach the state. The Broward County Clerk normally has the record available sooner than the Florida Department of Health.

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.