Palm Bay Marriage Records

Marriage records for Palm Bay are processed by the Brevard County Clerk of Courts. The clerk office handles license applications, ceremonies, and all record requests for Palm Bay and every other community in Brevard County.

Where Palm Bay Residents Get a Marriage License

Palm Bay is the largest city in Brevard County by population. The Brevard County Clerk of Courts issues marriage licenses from the Titusville courthouse at 50 S. Nieman Avenue, Titusville, FL 32780 and the Viera courthouse at 2825 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, FL 32940. Call (321) 637-5413 for either location.

For Palm Bay residents, the Viera location is usually closer. The drive takes about 20 to 30 minutes heading north on I-95. The Titusville courthouse is farther away but serves the same function. Both offices handle marriage licenses during normal business hours, Monday through Friday.

Both people must appear together at the clerk office. Bring a current photo ID. Driver licenses, passports, military IDs, and state-issued identification cards are all accepted. You will need your Social Security number. If either person had a prior marriage, have the exact date it ended by divorce, death, or annulment. The clerk asks for this on the application form.

Palm Bay Marriage License Fees

The license costs $86 in Brevard County. Couples who complete a premarital preparation course pay $61 instead. The course saves $25 and also eliminates the three-day waiting period for Florida residents. It must be finished within one year of the application and come from a provider approved under Florida Statute Chapter 741.

Cash and credit cards work at the clerk office. Personal checks are not accepted. Want a courthouse ceremony? The clerk or a deputy clerk can perform one for $30. It is quick and simple. Many Palm Bay couples do this for the legal ceremony and hold a bigger celebration later with family and friends.

Certified copies of recorded marriage documents cost a few dollars each. Contact the clerk office for the exact current price. Copies carry the official seal and are accepted for legal matters like name changes, insurance, and passport updates.

Search Palm Bay Marriage Records Online

Brevard County has an online search system on the clerk website. You can look up marriage records by the names of either spouse. Basic search results are free to view. To get an official certified copy, you order and pay through the site or visit the clerk in person.

The Florida Department of Health keeps statewide marriage records from June 6, 1927 to the present. A search and one certified copy cost $5. Each additional copy is $4. The state office is in Jacksonville, and processing can take several weeks. For Palm Bay marriages, checking with Brevard County first is usually faster.

VitalChek is an authorized online option for ordering Florida vital records. The fee is $15 plus a processing charge. They accept credit cards and mail copies to you. This works well for people who have moved out of the area and need records sent to a different address.

How to Get Married in Palm Bay

Follow these steps for your marriage license:

• Go to the Brevard County Clerk at Viera or Titusville with your partner
• Bring valid photo ID and Social Security numbers
• Provide dates of any prior marriage endings
• Pay $86 or $61 with a premarital course certificate
• Florida residents wait three days without a course
• Get married anywhere in Florida within 60 days

The three-day wait is for Florida residents only. This comes from Florida Statute 741.04. People who live out of state can use the license the same day. The premarital course waives the waiting period for everyone. Once you have the license, it is valid for 60 days in any Florida county.

Who can marry you? Under Florida Statute 741.07, ordained ministers, judges, court clerks, deputy clerks, and Florida notary publics can officiate. There is no state law requiring witnesses at the ceremony, but having a couple of witnesses is common. After the wedding, the officiant signs the license and returns it to the issuing clerk within 10 days. The clerk records the marriage and sends data to the state Bureau of Vital Statistics.

Public Records and Certified Copies

Marriage records are public in Florida. Florida Statutes Chapter 119 gives anyone the right to request marriage record copies. You do not need to be one of the spouses. Sensitive information like Social Security numbers is removed from copies given to the public.

Get copies from Brevard County in person, online, or by mail. The Viera courthouse is the most convenient option for Palm Bay residents. For mail requests, include both names and the approximate marriage date along with your payment. The clerk staff uses that information to locate the correct record in their system.

New marriages take about 60 days to appear in the state database after the ceremony. The county has the record much sooner. If you just got married in Palm Bay, the Brevard County clerk will have your record well before the state does. Always start with the county for recent marriages.

Other Cities in Brevard County

The Brevard County clerk handles marriage records for all cities in the county. Select a city below for more local information.