Find Marriage Records in Ormond Beach

Marriage records for Ormond Beach go through the Volusia County Clerk of Circuit Court. The clerk issues licenses, records marriage documents, and provides certified copies for every community in Volusia County.

Marriage License Offices Serving Ormond Beach

Ormond Beach is in Volusia County, just north of Daytona Beach along the coast. The nearest clerk office is the Volusia County Clerk of Circuit Court branch in Daytona Beach at 125 E. Orange Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL 32114. The main office is in DeLand at 101 N. Alabama Avenue. Phone: (386) 736-5915.

The Daytona Beach branch is about 10 minutes south of Ormond Beach. That makes it the practical choice. DeLand is farther west, about 30 to 35 minutes away. Both locations issue marriage licenses during weekday business hours. Walk-ins are handled on a first-come basis.

Both people who want to get married must appear at the clerk office at the same time. You each need a valid photo ID. Driver licenses, passports, military IDs, and state ID cards work. A Social Security number is also required. If either person was married before, the date that marriage ended must be provided. Bring documentation if you have it, though the clerk mainly needs the date itself.

Cost of a Marriage License

Volusia County charges $86 for a marriage license. Finish a premarital preparation course and you pay $61. The $25 discount comes with the added benefit of skipping the three-day waiting period. The course needs to be completed within 12 months of the license application. It must come from a provider registered under Florida Statute Chapter 741.

Cash and cards are accepted. No personal checks. A ceremony performed by the clerk is $30. It is a quick legal ceremony at the courthouse. Good for couples who want to keep the official part simple. The clerk can often do it the same day as the license if the waiting period does not apply.

Certified copies of recorded marriage documents are available for a small fee. These carry the official clerk seal. They work for name changes at the Social Security office, passport applications, adding a spouse to insurance, and other legal needs. Call the clerk for current copy fees.

Search Ormond Beach Marriage Records Online

Volusia County provides online access to recorded documents. The clerk website has a search function where you type in a name and pull up results. Marriage records are part of this system. Searching is free. Ordering a certified copy through the site costs the standard clerk fee.

The Florida Department of Health stores statewide marriage records from 1927 onward. It costs $5 for one search and a certified copy. Additional copies are $4 each. Processing takes several weeks from the state office in Jacksonville. For Ormond Beach marriages, the county clerk is usually quicker.

You can also try VitalChek at $15 plus a processing fee. They process orders online and mail copies to your address. Credit card payment is accepted. VitalChek is handy if you have moved out of the Ormond Beach area and need records shipped to a new location. Locally, the courthouse is still the fastest route.

Ormond Beach Marriage License Process

Here is what to do:

• Go to the Volusia County Clerk at the Daytona Beach or DeLand office
• Both partners bring valid photo ID and Social Security numbers
• Provide prior marriage end dates if either person was married before
• Pay $86 or $61 with premarital course proof
• Wait three days if you are a Florida resident without the course
• Marry within 60 days anywhere in Florida

Florida Statute 741.04 imposes the waiting period on state residents only. People from other states are exempt. A premarital course removes it for everyone. The license stays valid for 60 days and is accepted in every Florida county. If you miss the 60-day window, you start over with a new application and new fee.

Florida Statute 741.07 covers who can marry you. Ordained ministers of any religion, judges, clerks, deputy clerks, and Florida notary publics are authorized. No witnesses are required by law, though it is common to have some. After the ceremony, the officiant has 10 days to return the signed license to the clerk. The clerk records it and reports the marriage to the state.

Public Access to Marriage Records

Marriage records are public in Florida under Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes. Any person can request copies. No need to be the bride, groom, or a family member. The clerk hands over copies on request with sensitive data like Social Security numbers removed.

The Daytona Beach courthouse branch is closest for Ormond Beach residents wanting copies. Walk in, make your request, and leave with copies the same day. Online orders through the clerk website are available too. Mail requests go to the main office in DeLand at 101 N. Alabama Avenue, DeLand, FL 32724. Include both names and the marriage date with payment.

Fresh marriages need about 60 days to reach the state system. The county has them right away. If you got married in Ormond Beach recently and need a certified copy, contact the Volusia County clerk. Do not waste time waiting for the state database to update when the county already has what you need.

Other Cities in Volusia County

The Volusia County Clerk of Circuit Court serves all cities in the county. See details for other communities below.