Search Orlando Marriage Records

Marriage records for Orlando are kept by the Orange County Clerk of Courts. The clerk office at the Orange County Courthouse issues licenses, performs wedding ceremonies, and stores all marriage documents on file.

Where to Get a Marriage License in Orlando

Orlando sits in Orange County. The Orange County Clerk of Courts handles all marriage license work. The main office is at the Orange County Courthouse, 425 N. Orange Ave., Orlando, FL 32801. You can call them at (407) 836-2000. Hours run Monday through Friday.

Both people must come in together. Bring a valid photo ID like a driver license, passport, or state ID card. If you are a U.S. citizen, you need your Social Security number too. Anyone who was married before must know the exact date that prior marriage ended. The clerk checks these details before issuing the license.

Orlando is the county seat of Orange County, so the main courthouse is right in town. This makes the process simple for city residents. Walk-ins are accepted but setting up an appointment can save time, especially during busy months like spring and fall when wedding season picks up.

Marriage License Fees in Orlando

The standard fee is $86. If you take a premarital course, it drops to $61. The course has to be done within one year of your application date. Under Florida Statute 741.0305, only courses from state-approved providers count toward the discount.

Want a ceremony at the clerk office? That costs $30 on top of the license fee. The clerk can marry you right there. Cash, credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express), and debit cards work for payment. No personal checks.

Certified copies of marriage records run about $9 for the first copy and $7 for each one after that. If you need a copy but are not sure of the year, the clerk charges a small search fee per year. You can order in person, by mail, or through the clerk website.

Search Orlando Marriage Records Online

Orange County has an online records system through the clerk website. You can look up marriage records by name or case number. The search is free. Ordering certified copies online costs money, but just browsing results does not.

For older records that are not in the online system, you will need to contact the clerk office directly. Records before June 6, 1927 exist only at the county level since the state did not start collecting marriage data until that date.

The Florida Department of Health maintains state marriage certificates from 1927 onward. The state fee is $5 for a search and one certified copy, with $4 for each extra copy. You can also go through VitalChek at $15 plus a processing fee. For Orlando marriages though, the county is usually the faster choice.

How the Marriage License Process Works

Getting married in Orlando follows a clear set of steps:

• Fill out a pre-application on the Orange County clerk website
• Bring valid photo ID and Social Security number to the clerk office
• Both parties show up together in person
• Pay $86 (or $61 with premarital course completion)
• Wait three days if you are a Florida resident without a course certificate
• Use the license within 60 days anywhere in Florida

Florida residents face a three-day waiting period under Florida Statute 741.04. Out-of-state visitors skip the wait. A premarital course waives the waiting period for everyone. The course must come from a registered provider and be done within one year of the application.

Under Section 741.07, ordained ministers, judges, clerks and their deputies, and Florida notaries public can perform the ceremony. No witnesses are legally required under Florida law, but having one or two is still a good idea. After the ceremony, the officiant signs the license and sends it back to the clerk within 10 days. The clerk records it and forwards the data to the state Bureau of Vital Statistics.

Certified Copies and Public Access

There are a few ways to get certified copies of an Orlando marriage record. The fastest is through the clerk website. Pay with a credit card and the copies get mailed to you. In person at the courthouse is another option. Just head to 425 N. Orange Ave., Orlando, FL 32801 during business hours. Mail requests go to the same address with a money order or cashier's check payable to Orange County Clerk of Courts.

Marriage records in Orange County are public under Florida Statutes Chapter 119. Anyone can inspect or copy them. Sensitive details like Social Security numbers are redacted from public view. If you need confidential treatment of certain information, the clerk has forms for that under Section 119.071.

Keep in mind that if you just got married in Orlando and need proof fast, go to the county clerk first. The state office takes longer because the recording process runs about 60 days after the ceremony takes place.

Other Cities in Orange County

All cities in Orange County use the same clerk office for marriage records. Pick a city below for local details.