Access Parkland Marriage Records

Parkland marriage records are managed by the Broward County Clerk of Courts. Parkland residents go to the county clerk office in Fort Lauderdale for all marriage license and record services.

Where Parkland Residents Get a Marriage License

Parkland is in Broward County, located in the far northwest part of the county near the Palm Beach County line. 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. From Parkland, the drive to the courthouse takes about 35 to 45 minutes.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Phone: (954) 831-7283. The clerk takes walk-ins only. No appointments. Both parties must appear together. Bring valid photo ID such as a driver license, passport, state ID, or military ID.

U.S. citizens need their Social Security number. If either person was married before, have the exact date and reason the prior marriage ended. The clerk checks this before issuing a license to any Parkland couple.

Parkland Marriage License Fees

The license costs $86. With a premarital course, it drops to $61. Florida Statutes Chapter 741 says the course must come from an approved provider and be done within one year of the application. Taking it also waives the three-day waiting period for Florida residents.

Clerk ceremonies are $30. Cash and major credit cards accepted. No personal checks. Certified copies of Parkland marriage records are $3 each from the Broward County Clerk.

All Broward County cities pay the same fees. No extra charges for Parkland. The premarital course is the only way to lower the cost.

How to Search Parkland Marriage Records

Use the Broward County Clerk records request portal to look up Parkland marriage records. Broward County has records going back to 1915. Search by name at no charge. Results display both parties and the marriage date.

Parkland is a relatively newer community, so most of its marriage records should appear in the digital system. If you need an older record and it is not online, the clerk office in Fort Lauderdale can check paper files. Call ahead or go in person.

The Florida Department of Health stores statewide marriage records from 1927. A search and one copy costs $5, extra copies $4 each. VitalChek offers online ordering with processing fees. The county clerk is usually the fastest route for Parkland marriages.

Steps for Getting Married in Parkland

Here is the full process:

• Drive to the Broward County Clerk at 540 SE 3rd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale
• Both people appear together with valid photo ID
• U.S. citizens provide Social Security numbers
• Pay $86 (or $61 with a premarital course certificate)
• Florida residents face a three-day wait unless a course waives it
• The license stays valid for 60 days and works anywhere in Florida

Non-residents have no waiting period. Florida residents who skip the premarital course must wait three days. The drive from Parkland to Fort Lauderdale is longer than most Broward cities, so plan accordingly. Going early in the morning helps avoid the worst wait times at the clerk office.

After the license is issued, pick an officiant. Judges, ordained ministers, clerks, their deputies, and Florida notaries public can all perform weddings under Florida law. No witnesses are legally required. The officiant signs the license after the ceremony and returns it to the Broward County Clerk within 10 days for recording.

Getting Certified Copies of Parkland Records

Certified copies of Parkland marriage records are $3 each from the Broward County Clerk. Visit the courthouse at 540 SE 3rd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, or mail a request. Include both names, the approximate marriage date, and payment with mail requests.

Florida makes marriage records public under Florida Statutes Chapter 119. Any person can request copies. Social Security numbers and other protected data get removed before release. Certified copies are accepted for name changes, immigration forms, insurance claims, and other legal purposes.

For a recently recorded Parkland marriage, the county clerk is the best source. New records take about 60 days to show up in the state system. The Broward County Clerk office typically has copies ready much sooner than that.

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.